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Learn how to tell powerful stories to influence others, sell an idea, or promote yourself or a business or cause with this free 2-hour beginners’ workshop.
What is storytelling?
Being able to tell a good story is essential in influencing people and persuading people to buy what you're selling. You may be trying to get investors to invest in your business, customers to buy your product, or a company to hire you.
This introductory workshop will help you develop your storytelling skills. You’ll discuss well-recognised brands and advertisements, and what you can learn from their success to help you tell your story more effectively.
Who it’s for
Entrepreneurship isÌýfor everyone.Ìý
This workshop is for students, staff and recent graduates (within 2Ìýyears of graduating) who are new to entrepreneurship.
You don't need any business experience or a business idea to attend.
What you’ll learn
In this workshop you’ll study:
- examples of successful brands and how they tell powerful stories through their associated value propositions
- the importance of ‘mission’ and ‘why’ at the heart of any business
- how to tell a brand story with a ‘heart over head’ approach that’s genuinely impactful
About the tutor
Peter Ptashko is a social entrepreneur, funder and supporter of social entrepreneurs. He has over 15 years of experience working in the field of social enterprise globally. He launched his first venture in 2005, raising £25,000 in only 7 hours. Since then, he’s worked for UnLtd: the UK foundation for social entrepreneurs, supporting thousands of social entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses.
Accessibility
If there is anything we can do to make this workshop more accessible for you, please let us know by emailing entrepreneurship@ucl.ac.uk
Dates and times
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Location
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê BaseKX, 103c Camley Street, London N1C 4PF