Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today
Whether you are responsible for developing the leaders of tomorrow, or you want to be one of the leaders of tomorrow, you are in the right place. StoryPower® is there to help people expand and build on their skills and fulfil their potential. Businesses need a pipeline of promising leaders at every level. People who are able to learn, take on and use feedback, lead, communicate, inspire and deliver results. Storytelling is key for all these skills.
Building a Pipeline of Talent
HR teams understand this and want to help you grow - they are your best friend.
Expanding and Building Skills
Continuous learning keeps you relevant and valuable. Grow or decay is the choice.
Communication and Culture
Storytelling and communication skills are key to corporate culture.
Storytelling and Leadership
Annual reviews are there for a good reason - they are great learning opportunities. Waiting for, or relying on, the lottery of the born leader is reckless. Leadership and communications skills can be learnt. Smart companies proactively identify and invest in potential leaders - ensuring there are no skills gaps, reducing inconsistent decision-making and minimising unpredictable behaviour. They build the management and leadership pipeline.
If you want to become a leader, or move up the management ranks... tell better stories.
How StoryPower® can help the leaders of the future:
- 1-2-1 Storytelling and SpeakerCoaching sessions for pitches, presentations, client meetings, media opportunities, internal comms, and recruitment fairs;
- ongoing coaching work helping you develop your soft skills and storytelling;
- small group workshops on storytelling, presentations and pitches with interactive exercises and real life bespoke case studies, group projects and presentations, plus personal and immediately useable feedback;
- supporting webinars;
- ongoing group and 1-2-1 coaching.
Whether you are a leader needing to persuade people inside and outside your organisation or working hard to progress in your career - storytelling is the key to your success. Persuading people isn’t done with facts… it’s done with stories. Stories about your past projected into their future.
If you are a leader you are the Chief Storytelling Officer for your organisation. You are also your own Chief Storytelling Officer. Being a leader makes you a target - all eyes are on you. Good, consistent, persuasive storytelling cements your position. It has taken you years of to get where you are - use storytelling to stay there!
If you are working on progressing in your career you are your own Chief Storytelling Officer. Being good isn’t enough - people have to know that you are good. And how good you could be.
8 Reasons Why Storytelling is Crucial for Aspiring Leaders and their Career Growth and Personal Development
- Engagement: Stories captivate people's attention and make information more relatable and memorable. Leaders who are able to tell compelling and persuasive stories are simply better at engaging their teams and stakeholders. This makes it easier for them to convey their vision and goals.
- Emotional Connection: Stories evoke emotions and help leaders connect with their audience. This emotional connection fosters trust, empathy, and understanding - essential qualities for effective leadership and personal growth.
- Inspiration: Inspirational stories can motivate and drive individuals to excel. Aspiring leaders can use stories to inspire their teams and themselves, providing a sense of purpose and direction.
- Problem-Solving: Stories often involve overcoming challenges and obstacles. By sharing stories of personal or collective triumphs, leaders can illustrate problem-solving strategies and resilience, which are valuable for personal development and leadership.
- Cultural Transmission: Stories are a powerful tool for passing down values, culture, and wisdom. Leaders use storytelling to communicate organisational values and reinforce a sense of identity within a group or tribe. We have been doing this since we lived in caves.
- Effective Communication: Leaders need to convey complex ideas in a clear and understandable manner. Storytelling simplifies the communication process by structuring information in a narrative form that is easy to understand and remember.
- Conflict Resolution: Stories are great for addressing conflicts and challenges. Leaders can share stories that highlight the consequences of certain behaviours, actions or decisions, helping individuals learn from their mistakes and develop conflict-resolution skills.
- Self-awareness: Personal development involves understanding your experiences and motivations. Storytelling allows you to reflect on your journey, identify patterns, and gain insights into your strengths and weaknesses.
Storytelling is a powerful tool for aspiring leaders and their personal development because it engages, connects, inspires, and educates. It helps individuals and leaders communicate effectively, make better decisions, and grow personally and professionally.
"Leadership, especially leadership on behalf of social change, often requires telling a new public story, or adapting an old one: a story of self, a story of us, and a story of now.."
- Marshall Ganz - Harvard Professor
Act now. Your competition already has.
The race has only just started when you get in the pyramid. The nature of a pyramid means that there is competition to get ahead. The business wants people to develop and succeed but the responsibility for your career lies with you.