Business Storytelling for Networking
A practical session to help unofficial leaders interact with and influence senior stakeholders
Date and time
Location
Santander Work Cafe, Triton Square, London, UK
2 Triton Square London NW1 3AN United KingdomRefund Policy
Agenda
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Arrival and Check-in
12:20 PM - 12:30 PM
Welcome by Caroline Diehl MBE, Founder and CEO of Social Founder
Caroline Diehl MBE
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Training session by Beatrice N. Kabutakapua
Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Lunch
About this event
The old tale that said that to advance in your career you just need to let your work speak for itself is just that, old. Your success is a direct result of how well you manage to tell your story to create authentic relationships.
During this session you will learn:
- How to write your story, strengths and abilities so that you can increase your level of confidence and understanding of you value;
- How to (re)write your story pitch so that you can use it to introduce yourself during networking events as well as on LinkedIn;
- Tips on how to interact as introverts and extroverts during networking events;
- Ten tools to use before, during and after a networking event so that you can connect to people at different levels and leverage your new network to advance in your career;
- Five tips to kickstart a conversation during a networking event.
Whether you are a woman, a person from the LGBTQIA+ community, a person with a disability, or a leader from a so-called "ethnic minority", this session is for you. Maybe you currently represent an employee resource group or you are part of the internal comms team or even your work falls in the DEI initiatives, through this session you will learn how to use storytelling in a strategic, authentic way. No fluff, no academic lecture but lots of practice and real-life experience.
The session is divided into four parts as follows:
Part 1: Storytelling training.
Part 2: Suggestions and tips.
Part 3: Practice.
Part 4: Q&A
Please note that. ...
- Throughout the session, you will be required to write and take notes so that you can put in practice what you are taught.
- You will be trained in a safe space as created in the past when training thousands of people in storytelling, leadership, and coaching so that you are comfortable feeling vulnerable.
- By taking part in this session you will receive a private reading from the first chapter of my upcoming book on leadership and storytelling.
Leaders who have worked with me, had this to share:
“It was a sight to behold. Throughout, she held our hands, firmly, kindly, calmly, and with humour. She was and is a genius at this.”
“I had forgotten I AM MY OWN story, and that being Human is what we should start being first before taking any position we wish to be seen into.”
"I was able to dig deep and tap into a story I'd been wanting to share for a while but hadn't quite known how. It was a pivotal moment in my blogging career, promoting greater authenticity in the way I communicate and an enhanced relationship with my audience"
“Before this, I was unsure about storytelling as a tool, now I can see some real value in being more deliberate with its use”
"Beatrice walked us through her own story, gave us steps to take to get clarity and introduced us to her methodology for storytelling. The steps and methodology are really useful for those of us that are still ‘finding our voice’"
What you need to do next:
- Reserve your space right now by clicking on the “Get Tickets” button.
- Complete the short questionnaire.
- Attend the event and realise how easy being visible can be.
Get the tickets now, spaces are limited.
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ABOUT THE TRAINER, BEATRICE NGALULA KABUTAKAPUA
Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua is an inspiring trainer and genius storyteller who speaks on a range of topics including leadership, business storytelling, employee engagement and story-based communication with incredible energy.
Having been an award-winning international journalist, Beatrice has the great ability to train people in how to tell better stories even if they have never done it before so that they can enhance communication and be inspiring. Her unique approach to business storytelling is innovative because she focuses on internal stories within organisations to foster a positive company culture.
Using her coaching skills, knowledge of human behaviour, and empathy, Beatrice doubles employee’s confidence in writing stories that are targeted to specific audiences. People who have worked with her shared that their ability to apply stories to their workplace as well as training people in storytelling has increased exponentially.
Her clients in DEI, People and Culture, L&D departments have referred to her work as being “thought-provoking”, “genius” and “empowering”. Through her content, speeches and training, Beatrice has reached more than 10,000 people from Los Angeles to Istanbul and in three different languages: French, English, and Italian. Some of her clients include Netflix, Booking.com, Holland and Barrett, ACCA, Save the Children.
Beatrice is currently working on her first book on leadership and storytelling, which is a guide to help leaders transform their lived experiences into their leadership superpowers.
Frequently asked questions
This session is specifically designed for historically underestimated employees, ERG leaders, internal communication team members and DEI managers.
Traditional sessions often offer one-size-fits-all solutions. This session is tailored to address the specific challenges faced by historically marginalised employees and those who find it challenging to conform to traditional leadership expectations.
The training session will last 90 minutes. After that, there will be lunch and networking.
To secure your spot click the "Get tickets" button and complete a short questionnaire. Because of the highly practical nature of the session, only 30 people will be able to register for the event.
Yes, it is
We still encourage delegates to be considerate of others’ personal space and ask that you make use of hand sanitizer stations and wash your hands frequently. If you suspect you might have COVID-19 please be considerate of others and avoid coming in.
The session will be highly engaging and structured in three moments: training, practicing, Q&A.
You will be trained by renowned business storytelling coach, Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua. Beatrice is a professional storyteller, having worked as a journalist and documentary maker for a decade, she now supports international organisations as a business storytelling coach.
Please email us your questions at comms@kabutakapua.com
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Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua is a BBC-featured business storytelling coach partnering with international organizations like Netlfix to attract, engage and retain internal and external audiences through stories. In the past years, her work has reached more than 10,000 people through content, workshops, and conferences from Los Angeles to Istanbul.