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We hear and tell stories every day but have you ever wondered about their deeper purpose?
This week Chris and Jonna are joined by special guest Andy McConkey to discuss the nature of storytelling and its transformative power in a working environment. Learn about the crucial difference between a story and an anecdote and how the right story told in the right way can bring about change. Ever felt at a loss when trying to make a presentation engaging or struggled as a leader to illustrate your point effectively? Help is at hand - a story is the answer. If storytelling seems intimidating, tune in to find out how you too can become an effective storyteller. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to join the Sparks network.
#interactiveworkshops #storytelling #careerprogression
00:00 Storytelling
00:10 Welcome to Sparks
3:21 Introduction to Andy McConkey
6:53 What do we mean by storytelling in a professional context?
12:34 The power of storytelling
14:17 Empathy in storytelling
16:43 Why is a story important?
18:57 How are stories used in different ways?
22:07 What happens when you lose sight of the company narrative?
27:37 How can we improve our storytelling
40:06 What storytelling workshops do clients request?
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By Cegos UK | Cegos USWe hear and tell stories every day but have you ever wondered about their deeper purpose?
This week Chris and Jonna are joined by special guest Andy McConkey to discuss the nature of storytelling and its transformative power in a working environment. Learn about the crucial difference between a story and an anecdote and how the right story told in the right way can bring about change. Ever felt at a loss when trying to make a presentation engaging or struggled as a leader to illustrate your point effectively? Help is at hand - a story is the answer. If storytelling seems intimidating, tune in to find out how you too can become an effective storyteller. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to join the Sparks network.
#interactiveworkshops #storytelling #careerprogression
00:00 Storytelling
00:10 Welcome to Sparks
3:21 Introduction to Andy McConkey
6:53 What do we mean by storytelling in a professional context?
12:34 The power of storytelling
14:17 Empathy in storytelling
16:43 Why is a story important?
18:57 How are stories used in different ways?
22:07 What happens when you lose sight of the company narrative?
27:37 How can we improve our storytelling
40:06 What storytelling workshops do clients request?