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Storytelling for Leadership and Influence

Harnessing the Power of Narrative to Inspire, Influence, and Drive Results in the Workplace

Storytelling for Leadership and Influence
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

08-12 Dec 2025
London
$5,950
02-06 Feb 2026
Dubai
$5,950
13-17 Jul 2026
London
$5,950
07-11 Sep 2026
Dubai
$5,950
07-11 Dec 2026
London
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

In today’s competitive business environment, information is everywhere—but real connection is rare. That’s why storytelling has become a critical skill for leaders, professionals, and communicators who want to stand out and make an impact. While facts inform, it’s stories that inspire action, build trust, and create lasting impressions. Far from being just a creative skill, storytelling is now a strategic capability that shapes culture, strengthens brands, and drives results.

The Storytelling for Leadership and Influence training course is designed to help professionals craft and deliver stories that influence, persuade, and lead. Combining storytelling theory with actionable tools and real-world practice, the course empowers participants to find their voice and use it effectively—whether motivating teams, gaining stakeholder buy-in, driving change, or communicating a clear vision.

Participants will explore the power of storytelling across key business functions—leadership, marketing, branding, sales, team development, and organizational change. Through interactive workshops, expert coaching, and peer feedback, they’ll build the skills and confidence to tell stories that resonate deeply and drive meaningful outcomes. By the end of the course, attendees won’t just understand the value of storytelling—they’ll be ready to use it as a powerful lever for business success.

What are the goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the psychology and science behind compelling storytelling in business
  • Identify the key elements of a powerful business narrative
  • Craft authentic stories that align with personal, team, or organizational goals
  • Utilize storytelling techniques to enhance leadership, branding, change, and influence
  • Deliver impactful stories across various communication channels with confidence and clarity

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Business leaders and executives
  • Managers and team supervisors
  • Marketing and branding professionals
  • Sales and business development teams
  • Human Resources and L&D specialists
  • Public speakers, trainers, and consultants
  • Entrepreneurs and startup founders
  • Anyone seeking to improve communication and influence through storytelling

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.

The Course Content

Day One: The Strategic Role of Storytelling in Business
  • Understanding why storytelling works: neuroscience and emotional engagement
  • Storytelling vs. data dumping: what makes a message stick
  • Business storytelling applications: leadership, branding, sales, internal comms
  • The storytelling mindset: authenticity, empathy, and relevance
  • Self-reflection: Assessing your current communication style
Day Two: Building the Foundation – Elements of a Powerful Story
  • The 5-part story arc for business narratives
  • Creating relatable characters, clear conflict, and meaningful resolution
  • Emotional triggers in storytelling: trust, curiosity, and empathy
  • Integrating brand values and organizational mission into stories
  • Choosing the right format: personal anecdotes, customer stories, analogies, case examples
Day Three: Crafting Stories That Influence and Inspire
  • Aligning your story to audience needs and strategic goals
  • Techniques for developing origin stories, success stories, and transformation journeys
  • Using storytelling in pitch decks, leadership communication, and internal buy-in
  • Introduction to storyboarding, scripting, and planning tools
  • Practical exercise: Write and workshop your signature business story
Day Four: Business Storytelling in Practice
  • Leadership storytelling: shaping vision and navigating change
  • Marketing and brand storytelling: engaging customers and stakeholders
  • Storytelling in training, onboarding, and employee engagement
  • Visual storytelling and multimedia integration (video, slides, graphics)
  • Practice session: Delivering a story and receiving structured feedback
Day Five: Delivery Mastery – Telling Your Story with Confidence
  • Verbal and non-verbal delivery techniques
  • Body language, tone, pacing, and presence
  • Adapting storytelling for virtual and hybrid environments
  • Final group storytelling showcase and peer evaluation
  • Recap, reflection, and certificate awarding

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training
COPEX
COPEX