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About me

I am the Founder of Your Story Bag (www.yourstorybag.com) an organisation that works with diverse audiences helping them harness the power of stories. Reach out to me if you are: 👩🏽‍🏫 Teacher / School Leader looking to train your teachers or design a story-based pedagogy for your school. 🗣 An aspiring Storyteller looking to polish your skills and tell your best story 🚀 A professional looking to leverage storytelling skills at work 👨🏽‍🎓 A student looking to use stories for interviews, study / job applications 👩🏽‍💼 An entrepreneur looking to use stories for branding, pitching, marketing, sales 🎧 An organisation looking for story-based content ☘️ A not-for-profit looking to use stories for communication, program facilitation, content development, fund raising, marketing etc. 🏢 An organisation looking at leveraging storytelling for employee onboarding, training or engagement 🏋🏽‍♀️ A leader looking to leverage story power in your leadership style

Frequently asked questions

What is a storytelling workshop?

A storytelling workshop is a guided training session where participants learn how to craft, structure, and deliver stories effectively. These workshops cover story techniques, audience understanding, and delivery skills, and are used by professionals, teachers, and leaders to communicate with more impact.

What is storytelling training for teachers, and why does it matter?

Storytelling training for teachers helps educators use stories as a pedagogy tool to make lessons engaging, memorable, and relatable for students. Teachers and school leaders also use this training to design story-based curriculum and improve classroom communication across subjects.

What is storytelling training for leaders?

Storytelling training for leaders teaches executives and managers how to use stories to inspire teams, communicate vision, drive change, and build trust. Leaders who master storytelling can present ideas persuasively, handle difficult conversations better, and create a stronger organisational culture.

Can I take storytelling training online?

Yes, storytelling training online is widely available through live 1:1 coaching calls, workshops, and self-paced courses. Online training is ideal for working professionals and students who want flexible learning, and 1:1 sessions allow personalised feedback on your specific story goals.

How is storytelling for leadership different from regular communication training?

Storytelling for leadership focuses specifically on using narrative to influence, motivate, and connect with people, while generic communication training covers broader speaking skills. Leadership storytelling helps you frame your vision, values, and decisions as stories that people remember and act on.

What is a business storytelling course, and who should take one?

A business storytelling course teaches professionals how to use stories in presentations, pitches, branding, marketing, and sales. It is ideal for entrepreneurs, marketers, consultants, and team leaders who want to make their business communication more persuasive and memorable.

What are the most effective business storytelling techniques?

Key business storytelling techniques include starting with your audience in mind, using a clear story structure with conflict and resolution, making the customer the hero, using specific details and emotions, and keeping the story short and relevant to your message.

What is corporate storytelling?

Corporate storytelling is the use of narratives by organisations to communicate their brand, culture, and values — internally for employee onboarding, training, and engagement, and externally for marketing, branding, and fundraising. It turns dry corporate messages into stories people connect with.

What is brand storytelling?

Brand storytelling is the practice of using narrative to communicate what your brand stands for — its purpose, journey, and values — rather than just listing products or features. It helps businesses build emotional connections with customers and stand out in a crowded market.

What is storytelling in leadership?

Storytelling in leadership means using personal and organisational stories to communicate vision, influence stakeholders, coach teams, and lead change. It is considered a core leadership skill because stories make complex ideas relatable and inspire action far better than data alone.

How business storytelling works to influence decisions?

Business storytelling works by engaging emotions alongside logic — a well-told story activates attention and memory in ways raw data cannot. When you frame a pitch, presentation, or proposal as a story, your audience relates to the problem, invests in the journey, and remembers your solution.

What should I look for in a storytelling training course?

Look for a storytelling training course that offers practical, hands-on practice, personalised feedback, and a trainer with real experience across contexts — such as teaching, leadership, and business. Courses that include 1:1 coaching tend to deliver faster improvement than purely lecture-based formats.

How can business storytelling help leaders specifically?

Business storytelling for leaders helps in executive presence, team motivation, change management, and stakeholder communication. Leaders who tell compelling stories can simplify complex strategy, win buy-in for ideas, and build authentic connections with their teams.

What is a business storytelling masterclass?

A business storytelling masterclass is an advanced, focused session that goes deep into storytelling frameworks, techniques, and real-world application for professionals. Masterclasses typically help participants work on a specific story — such as a pitch, brand story, or leadership narrative — with expert guidance.

What is narrative training?

Narrative training teaches individuals and organisations how to understand, structure, and use stories and narratives purposefully — whether for teaching, leadership, brand communication, fundraising, or organisational culture. It builds the skill of shaping information into narratives that move people to feel, remember, and act.