Title: Strategic Storytelling: Elevate Presentations, Pitches, and Team Meetings

Location: US

Company: Davidson College

About this course:
Storytelling isn’t just for books and movies—it’s a critical skill in today’s workplace. Whether you’re leading a team meeting, presenting a new idea, or navigating tough conversations, the ability to tell a clear, engaging story can set you apart.
In this course, you'll explore how storytelling fuels better communication, stronger leadership, and greater trust. You'll gain tools to craft compelling narratives, strengthen your public speaking presence, and use story-driven techniques in everyday scenarios like interviews, presentations, team meetings, and pitches.
With real-world examples from professionals across industries—from law to design to academia—you’ll see how storytelling drives connection and impact. You’ll also develop vocal and physical techniques to improve delivery, practice storytelling in various formats (oral, digital, interactive), and learn how to bring out stories in others to foster a more collaborative, communicative work environment.
No storytelling experience is required—just a desire to improve how you connect and communicate at work.

While some fields may seem more inclined toward story than others, everyone in the workforce encounters moments of stage fright where they can apply storytelling to become more captivating, confident, successful humans.

How professionals in diverse roles use storytelling to engage and influence.

Core storytelling elements, such as defining themes, anecdotes, visuals, and humor, that enhance clarity and memorability.

Practical voice and physicality techniques to elevate your delivery in meetings, interviews, and networking events.

Strategies to apply storytelling in everyday workplace settings—PowerPoint presentations, team collaboration, and beyond.

Techniques to share your story in interviews and group settings, and to draw out stories from colleagues for stronger team connection.

Plus: Verified learners get access to bonus content, including facilitation guides and additional storytelling exercises.

Unlock the power of storytelling to enhance communication, boost confidence, and lead with clarity. This dynamic, self-paced course equips emerging leaders and frontline professionals with tools to connect, influence, and inspire in any workplace setting.

Duration: 4 weeks

Skills:
- Accountability
- Communication
- Digital Storytelling
- Influencing Skills
- Leadership
- Presentations
- Public Speaking
- Slack (Software)
- Zoom (Video Conferencing Tool)

Curriculum:
- How professionals in diverse roles use storytelling to engage and influence.
- Core storytelling elements, such as defining themes, anecdotes, visuals, and humor, that enhance clarity and memorability.
- Practical voice and physicality techniques to elevate your delivery in meetings, interviews, and networking events.
- Strategies to apply storytelling in everyday workplace settings—PowerPoint presentations, team collaboration, and beyond.

- Techniques to share your story in interviews and group settings, and to draw out stories from colleagues for stronger team connection.