PROCESS - NOT PERFECTION - Storytelling workshop Sat. 9 Nov in Zurich

[PAST EVENT] PROCESS - NOT PERFECTION

Storytelling workshop on Sat. 9 Nov in Zurich.
From concept to script to shining on stage - a practical guide how to tell a story.

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The programme

Mine your memories. Connect the dots. Get inspired. Magnify emotions. Share bravely. Shape the debate. Hold your space.
Enroll to gain insights and practice telling personal stories.

Who is this workshop for?

YOU! if you identify with one of the following cohorts:

Explorers

Who want to mine past discoveries for gold and continue seeking new ways of sharing them
Influencers

Who want to amplify their impact, grow followers and move people into action
Dreamers

Who desire to storify aspirations and crazy ideas to be heard and appreciated
Builders

Who need to clarify their message to gain traction for their vision and future success

CHF 149

Workshop fee inclusive drinks, snacks, materials and video
3 hours

1/3 insight + 2/3 practice storytelling with local pros and peers
8 people max

To ensure time for personal coaching and story development
Unlimited

Opportunity to upskill and stretch your comfort zone

What previous participants say about the workshop

I loved that we had to get up on stage

There was a good balance between theoretical input and immediate application of said inputs. Also I appreciated the guest speaker from Google. The group size was ideal and I loved that we had to get up on stage in the end to get the full experience.

What will your 3-hour investment deliver?

Self-confidence telling a personal story anywhere anytime. Because you’ll know how to conceptualize, build and tell the right story for your unique purpose.

20% Insight 80% Practice
- Learn how to mine your experiences and memories for story ideas
- Practical step-by-step process creating, reviewing and iterating
- Interactive feedback rounds evolving rough drafts into stage-readiness
Hacks and Hands-on Practice
- Best practice suggestions from The Moth “How to Tell A Story” bestseller
- Group exercises using curated first-liner prompts and intros
- Critiquing story examples from YT videos and podcasts
Bonus content includes
- Slides from the workshop and bibliography of storycrafting sources
- One-to-one personal coaching by Maria and Joel
- Video recording telling your new story on stage
Live stage experience
- For a memorable dénouement, present your newly minted 5-min story, mic in hand, camera rolling, on stage to fellow workshop participants as a dress rehearsal for an upcoming StorySlam. How cool is that?

PROCESS - NOT PERFECTION
Workshop Programme

09 Nov 2024, 10am - 1pm

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

12:00 - 12:10

Short drink break

12:10 - 13:00

Part 3 - STORYSLAM SHOW

Draw names from the story-sorting hat
Deliver 5-min StorySLAM on stage
Celebrate! our accomplishments

13:00

Wrap up and goodbyes

Meet the hosts

Joel Blom and Maria Barikhina, professional storytellers and the organizers of Zurich Storyteller shows, are excited to bring you this 3 hour workshop in applying the art of storytelling. Discover and practice telling good stories to demonstrate your leadership at work, at the pub or in any situation where you want to make an impact and shine.

You can find Maria and Joel performing StorySLAMs on stage every last Thursday of the month at Zurich Storytellers events.

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Joel Blom

From 2004-2010, Joel designed and evolved a strategic story that persuaded the toughest audience in the free world, institutional Swiss investors, to buy-in to his employer’s IPO. The market valued the startup’s story that day at CHF 60m. The company and its charismatic CEO have never looked back.

Joel can’t promise your next story will make you a millionaire. But he does promise to reveal the secrets of what makes a story land, stick and make listeners care.

Maria Barikhina

A professional marketer with 10 years of experience, Maria is passionate about storytelling, branding and writing. Maria's professional purpose is to help people get inspired by the brands she works with. She helped multiple companies in Switzerland and abroad scale and target new markets by telling compelling stories.

Maria is a believer that every person is doing marketing every day by telling their stories. Learning to love your own story and tell it right is the skill that will help you establish better connections and be recognised.

Reserve your spot

To guarantee your seat, fill out the form and complete the payment*.

Reserve now

Reservations will be confirmed upon receipt of payment to Joel Blom
TWINT: +41 79 703 80 03
IBAN: CH040020620635383140A
Eventfrog: ticket link
Deadline: Thursday, 7 Nov 2024

*If you are not 100% satisfied, we will refund your fee.

Our Location

Our events are held at L200, Langstrasse 200, 8005 Zurich

L200 is our new storytelling event’s main stage. This cool space in the colorful heart of Zurich is run by the non-profit L200 Association, with 100% voluntary work. More than 200 local people and organizations are L200 members using the space for workshops, social events, pop-up shops, exhibitions, courses, film screenings, concerts, promotions, studio, live streaming and more.