Building Presence, Impact & Storytelling

Every presenter and business leader needs to learn how to understand and engage their audience. This workshop will equip you with the tools to craft a compelling message through clear storytelling techniques. This session helps to make you more magnetic in your style and allows you to inject a unique perspective every time you step in front of an audience.

I: Introduction to Presence and Impact

• Understanding personal presence: definition and importance

• Elements of impactful communication

• Self-awareness and confidence as foundation pillars

• Identifying your unique voice and style

II: Developing Authentic Presence

• Body language and non-verbal cues

• Voice modulation and tone control

• Techniques for managing anxiety and enhancing focus

• Practising mindfulness for improved presence

III: Enhancing Engagement Through Storytelling

• Techniques for engaging diverse audiences

• Structures of compelling stories (e.g., the Hero’s Journey, Three-Act Structure)

• Using anecdotes, examples, and metaphors effectively

• Balancing facts and emotion in storytelling

• Incorporating visual aids and multimedia

IV: Building Impactful Presentations

• Designing clear and persuasive messages

• Structuring presentations for maximum impact

• Leveraging storytelling to support key points

• Handling questions and interactions confidently

V: Practice and Feedback

• Delivering personal stories and presentations

• Peer review and constructive feedback sessions

• Self-reflection and iterative improvement

• Developing an action plan for continuous growth

VI: Applying Skills in Real-World Contexts

• Tailoring presence and stories to different settings (e.g., business, networking, leadership)

• Influencing and inspiring teams and stakeholders

• Building a long-term personal brand through consistent impact

• Strategies for ongoing skill development