Faculty workshop: Telling a story that sticks and sells
Human beings have been telling stories since they could grunt, gesture and scribble pictures on the walls of caves. It’s in our nature (and in the way brains are structured) to put experiences into words and use those stories to entertain, instruct and persuade others.
In a world glutted with products and services, stories are the way to contextualize and differentiate what you’re selling. Not only that, people remember a story that has moved and engaged them long after they remember a fact or figure.
In this interactive session, Eleni Kelakos, chief transformational officer for The Eleni Group, demonstrates both the value and method of creating and delivering a story that can help make a presentation, business pitch or conversation significantly more engaging.
She shares — and then deconstructs — signature stories from her own keynote presentations, modeling the very techniques that she then teaches. Participants will try their hand at punching up their elevator pitches with a brief but compelling story.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 10
Time: 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Breakfast provided)
Location: BSRB Seminar Rooms
This workshop is hosted by the Office of Faculty Development, and is open to faculty only. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this workshop or have questions about accessibility, please contact Molly Trusty, mctrusty@umich.edu. Please also let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies. Advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange so letting us know at least 2 weeks in advance is much appreciated.
Website: https://faculty.medicine.umich.edu/workshops/telling-story-sticks-sells
