Storytelling Structure for Public Speakers

Why do some speeches captivate an audience while others fall flat?

It's in the story.

Join us for this interactive 1-hour workshop and discover storytelling structure. Learn how to use storytelling structure to make your speeches more engaging, memorable, and powerful.

What you'll learn:

Part 1: Why Storytelling Matters. Discover why stories are such a powerful tool for connecting with audiences and strengthening your speeches.

Part 2: Discover Freytag's Pyramid. Explore the classic storytelling structure and understand the key elements that make a story compelling.

Part 3: AI Meets Storytelling. Learn how to use AI as a tool to deepen your understanding of Freytag's Pyramid and explore the structure of stories.

Part 4: Make Your Story Work. Get practical tips for making the most of your stories and bringing them to life in your speeches.

Your workshop facilitator brings together a love of literature, a passion for storytelling, and a keen eye for structure.

Academic background: Former English major with a Master's degree in English and a particular love for Structuralism as a way to study and analyze novels.

Professional experience: Editor specializing in structural editing.

Speaking experience: District competitor in the Toastmasters Tall Tales storytelling competition.

This workshop will help you move from being immersed in a story to understanding its underlying structure. Once you recognize what makes a story work, you can use those insights to craft and deliver amazing stories of your own

Come curious. Leave with a storytelling framework you can use in your next speech.

Location

ONLINE!!! Zoom.

You'll get the link via email once you register.

Information

Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Time: 7-8 pm.