Super Powers of an Influential Storyteller

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Influential Storytelling: TECHNIQUES Card Deck
Tips and tricks to help you structure and refine your stories.

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Influential Storytelling: PROMPTS card deck

A collection of prompts to help you find the right story for the moment.

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Influential Storytelling MITM

 A 90-minute DIY workshop kit for small teams. Run it virtually or in person. It’s the same content as Module 1 of our signature training program, in an abbreviated, self-led format.

Materials for "The Super Powers of an Influential Storyteller" workshop, including workbooks and guide with comic-style graphics.

Participants explore the science of influence and the art of designing and telling a compelling story. Then, with that understanding, they practice telling a story that will influence their audience and get them a step closer to buy-in, engagement, or investment.

Objectives

  • Explore what makes stories a tool for influence.
  • Apply the super powers to personal stories.
  • Develop relationships with colleagues and peers.

MATERIALS

Facilitator Materials

$400.00

Facilitator Materials

$400.00

Facilitator Materials

$400.00

Included in the Kit

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Facilitator Materials

Each facilitator who will run a meeting should have their own set of materials. Facilitators will want to mark up their materials, and can reuse them over and over again.


  • Facilitator Guide
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Table Materials

You need 1 set of table materials for every group of 5–6 people that sit around a table together. These materials are reusable, so you only need to buy them once!


  • Table Discussion Guide
Workbook

Participant Materials

Each participant will need a set of these single-use materials to use during the experience. Materials are sold in sets of 6.


  • Participant Workbook
  • Partner Feedback Form

Meeting Flow

  • 05 min - Opening

    • Orient participants to the materials.
    • Establish role expectations.
    • Set context and goals.
    • Experience a story together.
  • 15 min - Explore the Super Powers

    • Discuss the art and science of influence.
    • Discover the four super powers of influential storytelling.
  • 10 min - Let’s Practice: On Your Own

    • Work independently to turn a personal story into a tool for influence.
  • 20 min - Let’s Practice: With a Partner

    • Work in partnerships or small groups to practice and refine stories.
  • 05 min - Wrap-Up and Close

    • Complete the experience.
    • Share takeaways.
    • Explore next steps.

Meeting Flow

05 min

Opening

  • Orient participants to the materials. 
  • Establish role expectations. 
  • Set the context for the meeting. 

10 min

Why Feedback

  • Discuss why giving and receiving feedback is important.

05 min

Our Organization’s Point of View

  • Discuss giving and receiving feedback within the unique cultural context of your organization. 

20 min

The Feedback Conversation

  • Describe the 5 stages of an effective feedback conversation. 
  • Understand the specific individual responsibilities of both the feedback giver and receiver at each stage in the conversation. 

10 min

Making it Count

  • Evaluate feedback moments for whether or not they are “effective.” 
  • Explore specific tips and tricks that make feedback moments effective.

06 min

Let’s Practice

  • Practice giving and receiving feedback using the structure of an effective feedback conversation.

04 min

Close

  • Solidify the learning from the session. 
  • Orient participants to additional resources within the workbooks. 

Built-In Customization Options

  • Additional activities related to written feedback.
  • Suggestions for how to adapt the experience for people managers, individual contributors, or a mixed audience.
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Role Cards may be customized using titles or scenarios common at your organization. Contact us at info@wolfandheron.com for more information.