We all have had experiences in our lives that are worth talking about. Have you ever wondered how you can use your own stories to influence and persuade people? Whether you're a founder pitching a potential investor or someone who's interviewing for a job, you probably have had situations in your life where you wish you could put your ideas out there more effectively.
In Storytelling for Business, you'll join master storyteller Kevin Allison in an intensive 30-day workshop where he'll break down every aspect of storytelling. By the end of this course, you'll be able to effectively tell stories that relate to your Purpose (explaining why you are doing what you're doing), your Relationships (explaining why someone should trust you), and your Possibility (explaining something that you think is possible).
With his writing and acting work on the legendary sketch comedy series The State on MTV, as well as on Stella, Reno 911!, Flight of the Conchords, the performance troupe Blue Man Group and more, Kevin Allison has created all kinds of stories.
In 2009, Kevin created RISK!, the live show and audio podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share. The podcast is now downloaded by nearly half a million listeners per month. As the founder of The Story Studio, Kevin has coached bestselling authors, famous comedians, and brilliant teachers and executives from a wide spectrum of fields.
Welcome! You'll want to start here. Chris Castig will show you everything you need to be successful in this course.
Your homework for the week.
Welcome to the course! We'll be starting off this week with the fundamentals of storytelling, brainstorming, and presentation. But Kevin also gives us a sneak peak and everything we'll be doing this month.
Kevin Allison is the self-described middle child of The State, the grungy 90s MTV show and the best sketch comedy troupe that has ever existed. Allison is now host of RISK!, a live storytelling show and podcast he started in 2009. He also started the Story Studio which provides expert storytelling training to help you share the most meaningful moments of your life and your work in unforgettable ways.