From "I’m not a storyteller" to "I’m ready for the main stage!"
Stop overthinking. Start telling.
Have you ever sat in the audience at a StorySLAM and thought, “I have a story like that, but I have no idea how to tell it”? Or maybe you have the idea, but you just don’t know how to make a 20-minute anecdote fit into an emotionally moving, 5-minute StorySLAM winner.
Storytelling is a skill, not a secret gift. Whether you’re an aspiring newcomer looking to debut at our next StorySLAM, a professional wanting to have more impact in meetings, or a creator explaining your mission—this 3-hour intensive is the roadmap you've been waiting for.
THE 1-2-3 OF A GREAT STORY
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CONTEXT (The Foundation):Setting the scene so we know where we are and who you were before everything changed.
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STAKES (The Why):Why does this matter? What was at risk? Stakes are the tension you wind up that makes an audience lean into your story.
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CHANGE (The Transformation):A story isn’t just a thing that happened; it’s how that thing changed you. We help you find your "Aha!" moment.
Who is this workshop for?
Anyone curious about finding their voice and speaking with more presence and confidence.
ASPIRING STORYTELLERS
Who want to bring a true story to the Zurich Storytellers stage.
PROFESSIONALS
who want to communicate their ideas with more impact in meetings, pitches, or talks.
CREATORS AND CHANGEMAKERS
who want to connect people to their mission through authentic stories.
"There was a good balance between theoretical input and immediate application of said inputs. I loved that we had to get up on stage in the end to get the full experience."
Isabela H.
CHF 149
Workshop fee inclusive drinks, snacks, materials and video
3 hours
1/3 insight + 2/3 practice storytelling with local pros and peersA
10 spots
To ensure time for personal coaching and story development
Unlimited
Opportunity to upskill and stretch your comfort zone
What will your 3-hour investment deliver?
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20% Insight / 80% Practice: We don’t just talk; we help you build, iterate and empower you to tell your story.
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Memory Mining: We’ll help you dig for the "silver and gold" experiences, people and places - and shape them into a moving personal story
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1-on-1 Coaching: Direct feedback from Maria and Joel to polish your rough edges - plus reactions of fellow attendees.
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The Dress Rehearsal: The finale is a mini StorySLAM show, drawing names from the hat, participants delivering a newly minted 5-minute story (no notes) on stage—mic in hand, camera rolling.
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The Video: Receive a high-quality video of your performance, perfect for self-review or your personal highlight reel.
What previous participants say about the workshop
Transform with Story: Workshop Programme
10:00 - 11:00 Part 1 - 20% INSIGHT
- Foundations of storytelling
- A process for story design
- Mining memories for silver and gold
11:00 - 12:00 Part 2 - 80% PRACTICE
- First build - drafts with peer participant reviews
- 1:1 coaching with Maria and Joel
- Final drafts - practice round with fellow participants
12:10 - 13:00 Part 3 - STORYSLAM SHOW
- Draw names from the story-sorting hat
- Deliver 5-min StorySLAM on stage
- Celebrate! our accomplishments