Stop overthinking. Start telling.
Have you ever sat in the audience at a StorySLAM and thought, “I have a story like that, but I have no idea how to tell it”? Or maybe you have the idea, but you just don’t know how to make a 20-minute anecdote fit into an emotionally moving, 5-minute StorySLAM winner.
Storytelling is a skill, not a secret gift. Whether you’re an aspiring newcomer looking to debut at our next StorySLAM, a professional wanting to have more impact in meetings, or a creator explaining your mission—this 3-hour intensive is the roadmap you've been waiting for.
THE 1-2-3 OF A GREAT STORY
CONTEXT (The Foundation):
Setting the scene so we know where we are and who you were before everything changed.
STAKES (The Why):
Why does this matter? What was at risk? Stakes are the tension you wind up that makes an audience lean into your story.
CHANGE (The Transformation):
A story isn’t just a thing that happened; it’s how that thing changed you. We help you find your "Aha!" moment.
What will your 3-hour investment deliver?
- 20% Insight / 80% Practice: We don’t just talk; we help you build, iterate and empower you to tell your story.
- Memory Mining: We’ll help you dig for the "silver and gold" experiences, people and places - and shape
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Stop overthinking. Start telling.
Have you ever sat in the audience at a StorySLAM and thought, “I have a story like that, but I have no idea how to tell it”? Or maybe you have the idea, but you just don’t know how to make a 20-minute anecdote fit into an emotionally moving, 5-minute StorySLAM winner.
Storytelling is a skill, not a secret gift. Whether you’re an aspiring newcomer looking to debut at our next StorySLAM, a professional wanting to have more impact in meetings, or a creator explaining your mission—this 3-hour intensive is the roadmap you've been waiting for.
THE 1-2-3 OF A GREAT STORY
CONTEXT (The Foundation):
Setting the scene so we know where we are and who you were before everything changed.
STAKES (The Why):
Why does this matter? What was at risk? Stakes are the tension you wind up that makes an audience lean into your story.
CHANGE (The Transformation):
A story isn’t just a thing that happened; it’s how that thing changed you. We help you find your "Aha!" moment.
What will your 3-hour investment deliver?
- 20% Insight / 80% Practice: We don’t just talk; we help you build, iterate and empower you to tell your story.
- Memory Mining: We’ll help you dig for the "silver and gold" experiences, people and places - and shape them into a moving personal story
- 1-on-1 Coaching: Direct feedback from Maria and Joel to polish your rough edges - plus reactions of fellow attendees.
- The Dress Rehearsal: The finale is a mini StorySLAM show, drawing names from the hat, participants delivering a newly minted 5-minute story (no notes) on stage—mic in hand, camera rolling.
- The Video: Receive a high-quality video of your performance, perfect for self-review or your personal highlight reel.
Workshop Programme
10:00 - 11:00 Part 1 - 20% INSIGHT
- Foundations of storytelling
- A process for story design
- Mining memories for silver and gold
11:00 - 12:00 Part 2 - 80% PRACTICE
- First build - drafts with peer reviews
- 1:1 coaching with Maria and Joel
- Final drafts - practice round with fellow participants
12:00 - 12:10 Short drink break
12:10 - 13:00 Part 3 - mini StorySLAM Show
- Draw names from the story-sorting hat
- Deliver 5-min StorySLAM on stage
- Celebrate! our accomplishments!
13:00 Wrap up and goodbyes
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