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How Storytelling Can Influence Action

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A young leader practices effective storytelling using techniques taught in this webinar

On Demand

Duration:60 minutes

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On Demand

Duration: 60 minutes

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About This Webinar

Explore what makes a story truly resonate — how to connect logic with emotion, foster collaboration, and inspire action using our model for effectively influencing others using appeals to the “Head, Heart, and Hands.” You’ll gain tools to craft stories that move people, align teams, and amplify your leadership voice.

We’ll also unpack how storytelling drives influence and connection in today’s organizations, featuring real-world examples and insights from social sector leaders.

Watch this webinar to hear fascinating stories, spark dialogue, and discover how authentic storytelling can transform leadership, advance purpose-driven organizations, and build brighter futures — together.

What You’ll Learn

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • How storytelling can increase influence and improve leader communication
  • The purpose of storytelling in leadership
  • The structure of an effective story

Your Hosts

Brook Wingate
Brook Wingate, MBA
Director of Development

Brook leads our social sector philanthropy and sales team, which partners with organizations around the world to leverage leadership development for social change. Her 25+ years of nonprofit leadership experience includes work in independent schools, regional professional theater, United Way, and a statewide child welfare agency.

Brook leads our social sector philanthropy and sales team, which partners with organizations around the world to leverage leadership development for social change. Her 25+ years of nonprofit leadership experience includes work in independent schools, regional professional theater, United Way, and a statewide child welfare agency.

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Mindy Oakley
Mindy Oakley, MBA
Executive Director at The Edward M. Armfield, Sr. Foundation

Mindy is the Executive Director of  a private foundation in Greensboro, NC. Prior to this position, she was the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President over Philanthropic Services at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. Mindy has an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Sociology from the College of the Holy Cross.

Mindy is the Executive Director of  a private foundation in Greensboro, NC. Prior to this position, she was the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President over Philanthropic Services at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. Mindy has an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Sociology from the College of the Holy Cross.

Brook Wingate
Brook Wingate, MBA
Director of Development

Brook leads our social sector philanthropy and sales team, which partners with organizations around the world to leverage leadership development for social change. Her 25+ years of nonprofit leadership experience includes work in independent schools, regional professional theater, United Way, and a statewide child welfare agency.

Mindy Oakley
Mindy Oakley, MBA
Executive Director at The Edward M. Armfield, Sr. Foundation

Mindy is the Executive Director of  a private foundation in Greensboro, NC. Prior to this position, she was the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President over Philanthropic Services at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. Mindy has an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Sociology from the College of the Holy Cross.

Intended Audience

For Leaders & Managers

Related Topics

Communication Influence & Power Nonprofit & Social Sector
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