The Harvard Business Review (March 2014) posted an article in their blog: "The Irresistible Power of Storytelling as a Strategic Business Tool". Why? As Johns Hopkins researcher Keith Quesenberry explains, “People are attracted to stories... because we’re social creatures and we relate to other people.” Storytelling has become so popular among business people, activists, fundraisers, change-makers, and thought leaders for this very reason: because relating to other people is how, in the end, you make a difference. How you sell your idea or your product or your vision.

KEYNOTE  PRESENTATION  - 30-60 minutes 

CURATED PRESENTATIONS

Looking for a new and innovative ideas for your next conference, annual meeting or benefit event? How about a SpeakeasyDC-style show just for you! SpeakeasyDC specializes in creating entertaining, inspiring, and memorable programs that promote your cause, mission, values, and goals in a fresh and engaging way with trues stories that are relateable and emotionally resonant. How it works: Our expert story coaches select and coach a “cast” of storytellers drawn from your own community of stakeholders, staff, community members, clients, constituents and leaders. Over the course of several sessions, we find stories that fit your theme of choice and work to get each story “performance-ready”. Our signature brand of storytelling with authenticity, humor, and honesty is a powerful way build trust and connection with your audience. Available add-ons: co-promotion of event and/or video production. 

Examples: USAID’s Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program commissioned SpeakeasyDC to develop a show featuring stories about global health; and Rock Creek Conservancy’s fundraiser was on the theme of “Into The Wild: Stories about adventures in Nature”
 

CORPORATE TRAININGS

UNDERSTANDING STORYTELLING - The What, Why, How and When of telling true stories that support your business/organization’s goals and mission

In this interactive 90-min to two-hour session, participants gain an understanding of the what, why, how, and when of storytelling: What are the qualities of a well-told story? Why are stories effective? How do you identify story material? When might you find stories helpful in your work? What stories do you already have? Through a combination of lecture, demonstration, partner activities, and group discussion, participants will leave with an understanding of narrative structure, several story “seeds”, and the tools to continue cultivating more stories and storytelling opportunities. 

PRACTICING STORYTELLING - Develop your story with SpeakeasyDC’s master storytellers

This is designed to follow "Understanding Storytelling” either immediately after on the same day, or another day.  Each participant will receive individualized attention from the trainers and have the opportunity to apply what was learned in "Understanding Storytelling" about finding, crafting, and performing a story. Each participant will identify a story that is relevant to the individual, company, or organization’s mission, goals and circumstances.  This workshop is highly customized to the specific needs of each participant and requires a 2:1 ratio per hour.

MASTERING STORYTELLING - Perform your story for an audience and find your authentic voice

Designed to follow Understanding and Practicing Storytelling, this module involves intense coaching and prepping participants over a two-week for a final presentation organized by the company or organization. The presentation will be recorded and followed by a feedback session with SpeakeasyDC’s master-storytelling coaches.  
 

COACHING STORYTELLING - Learn how to support others in their storytelling process

Designed to follow Understanding, Practicing, and Mastering Storytelling, SpeakeasyDC's master storytelling coaches will train you how to coach others through a combination of demonstration, observation, and feedback. 




PRIVATE COACHING

SpeakeasyDC empowers executives and leaders with the skills needed to be dynamic communicators. We do this by teaching you how to tell true stories that are authentic and compelling, and motivate others. Through private coaching, we customize the learning process to meet your needs. Our experienced instructors will provide coaching over the phone, over Internet video chat or in person. We have found that one session is not enough to achieve a concrete outcome with your investment, so we recommend that you commit to at least two. We are happy to design a package that works for you.