Funded by the Help to Grow: Management Course, this masterclass is designed to equip mentors with the confidence and practical skills to deliver effective volunteer mentoring as part of the programme.
Stories are among the most powerful tools we have for communication, learning and leadership. In this practical masterclass, guest speaker Riccardo Ginevri explores how mentors can harness storytelling to elevate the people they support and unlock the power of narrative within mentoring relationships.
Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, Riccardo introduces the essential elements of a compelling story and demonstrates how they can be applied to everyday workplace communication. The session focuses on using narrative to build empathy, deepen connections and communicate ideas with greater clarity and impact.
Whether you are a mentor or coach working with clients, a team leader pitching ideas or simply looking to become a more engaging communicator, this masterclass offers practical techniques you can use immediately.
In this session, we cover:
• The core building blocks of a compelling story
• How to create a strong protagonist
• The role of emotion in engaging an audience
• How obstacles and challenges shape an effective narrative
• Applying storytelling techniques to mentoring and workplace communication
• Using stories to develop empathy, connection and trust
What you’ll take away:
• A clearer understanding of what makes a story compelling
• Greater confidence in using storytelling during mentoring conversations
• Practical techniques for communicating ideas with more impact
• Tools for helping mentees articulate their experiences and ambitions
• New ways to build empathy and connection through narrative
About the speaker
Riccardo Ginevri is a Storytelling and Public Speaking Coach with more than 10 years of experience helping professionals communicate with greater clarity, confidence and impact.
Through his company, PMO42, and the Spontaneous Stories training brand, he teaches and coaches professionals to transform their ideas and experiences into compelling stories and communicate them effectively.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in project and programme leadership, Riccardo brings a practical, business-focused approach to storytelling, communication and presentation skills.
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