Storytelling for Presentations
Summary
A good presentation informs. A great presentation tells a story. This workshop teaches you how to use storytelling to transform your presentations from forgettable to unforgettable, no matter your audience. Whether you're pitching an idea, delivering a keynote, or walking through a quarterly report, you’ll learn how to structure your message for clarity and impact, connect emotionally without losing credibility, and deliver your ideas with confidence. We’ll explore real-world examples, narrative techniques, and slide strategies that help your message land and stick. Ideal for presenters at all levels—from nervous beginners to seasoned speakers—this workshop helps you bring your content to life and your audience with you.
Learning Outcomes
Understand why storytelling is essential to powerful presentations
Learn how to structure presentations using narrative arcs (e.g., problem → insight → resolution)
Identify your core message—and shape everything else around it
Craft strong openings, memorable transitions, and powerful closings
Use story techniques (tension, stakes, vivid detail) to engage your audience
Adapt storytelling approaches for different presentation types: persuasive, informative, visionary
Learn how to design visuals that support your story instead of distracting from it
Practice delivering key moments with confidence, rhythm, and presence
Get real-time feedback to sharpen your delivery and clarity
Take away a repeatable planning template for future presentations
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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