Storytelling for Personal and Professional Growth
Summary
Every career is a story in progress. In this reflective and energizing workshop, participants will learn how to use storytelling as a tool for self-discovery, confidence building, and career clarity. Whether you’re navigating a transition, preparing for a new opportunity, or simply seeking to better understand your own path, storytelling offers a powerful way to frame your experiences and own your narrative. Through guided prompts, interactive exercises, and real-time feedback, participants will surface key moments from their personal and professional lives—and learn how to shape those moments into stories that reveal purpose, values, and growth. Ideal for individuals at any stage of their career, this workshop helps unlock the stories that make you who you are—and who you’re becoming.
Learning Outcomes
Discover how storytelling can clarify your identity, strengths, and trajectory
Unearth formative experiences from your past and shape them into usable narratives
Build confidence in speaking about yourself with authenticity—not self-promotion
Learn how to connect your personal values to your professional goals
Use storytelling to prepare for interviews, performance reviews, networking, and leadership moments
Understand how to reframe challenges, failures, and transitions as sources of growth
Practice the art of the “career story,” the “about me” opener, and the “pivot narrative”
Learn how to listen to others’ stories to deepen empathy and connection
Take away prompts, structures, and story-mapping exercises for future reflection
Cultivate a narrative mindset to guide intentional decisions and growth
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sessions have been delivered to thousands of people across general audiences and specialized teams. Past participants include professionals with job titles like policy analyst, marketing advisor, salesperson, C-level executive, communications manager, data analyst, engineer, journalist, grant writer, digital strategist, documentary filmmaker, museum curator, entrepreneur, and many more.
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Past clients include a variety of organizations from every major sector of the economy, including every level of government.
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Pricing depends on many factors, including format, content, timing, location, and number of participants.
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• Sessions delivered online or in person
• Teaching materials (yes, even keynotes come with written resources!)
• Pre-session consultation and post-session follow-up
• Francophone-friendly instruction (participants may speak in the Official Language of their choice)
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Yes, all the time!
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All material is designed and delivered by award-winning facilitators.
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Group size has ranged from as small as three to as large as hundreds. There are different ideal sizes depending on your desired format and content.
For workshops, groups of 10-15 tend to work best, but smaller or larger groups can be accommodated.
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Bookings are generally made at least one month in advance, but shorter timelines can be accommodated.
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Yes, StoryCorp has dealt with many complex procurement, contracting, and security requirements.
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