Storytelling for Influence, Leadership & Human Connection
Storytelling for professional influence
Great leaders, teams, brands, and organisations are remembered because of the stories they tell. In this interactive workshop, award-winning storyteller, producer, narrative designer, and speaker Brooke Burgess guides participants through the principles of powerful storytelling and shows how…
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Workshop
Description
Great leaders, teams, brands, and organisations are remembered because of the stories they tell.
In this interactive workshop, award-winning storyteller, producer, narrative designer, and speaker Brooke Burgess guides participants through the principles of powerful storytelling and shows how narrative can be used to build trust, communicate ideas more effectively, inspire action, and create lasting emotional impact.
Drawing on over 25 years of experience across film, television, games, publishing, live experiences, and emerging technologies, Brooke shares practical storytelling frameworks that participants can immediately apply in professional and personal settings.
Attendees will explore:
• Why stories are more memorable than facts alone
• The psychology of attention, emotion, and engagement
• How leaders use narrative to inspire and align teams
• Turning complex ideas into compelling messages
• Building authentic human connection through communication
• Story structure and persuasive communication techniques
• Common storytelling mistakes and how to avoid them
• Real-world examples from business, media, leadership, and culture
The session includes discussion, examples, practical exercises, group participation, and opportunities for attendees to apply storytelling principles to their own challenges and goals.
Participants leave with a practical toolkit they can use immediately in presentations, leadership communication, sales, marketing, teaching, team-building, and everyday professional interactions.
Benefits
• Stronger communication skills
• Greater confidence when presenting ideas
• Increased audience engagement and influence
• Improved leadership communication
• Stronger team alignment and cohesion
• Better understanding of human motivation
• Enhanced creativity and problem-solving
• More memorable and persuasive messaging
• Increased empathy and emotional intelligence
• Practical storytelling tools that can be applied immediately
Hosted by Brooke Burgess
About the Host
I'm an award-winning writer, filmmaker, creative strategist, and narrative architect with more than two decades of experience in helping people make sense of complexity through story. A former trailblazer in the gaming industry and the creator of multiple acclaimed transmedia projects, I've spent my career at the intersection of storytelling, innovation, technology, and human engagement. My work spans games, film, publishing, live experiences, leadership development, and emerging AI-driven systems. Today, I design and facilitate workshops, keynote presentations, and interactive experiences that help teams communicate more effectively, think more creatively, navigate change, and uncover the narratives shaping their organizations. Known for an energetic, thought-provoking, and highly engaging style, I aim to blend practical frameworks with memorable stories drawn from decades of work across entertainment, technology, entrepreneurship, and culture. In my sessions, I explore topics such as storytelling for business, creative thinking, communication, innovation, AI and human creativity, audience engagement, leadership through narrative, and building meaningful experiences that resonate more deeply with audiences and users. Whether speaking to executives, entrepreneurs, creative teams, or emerging leaders, my goal is simple: help people see their challenges through a new lens…and leave with a clearer sense of what story they want to tell next.
Travel Locations
Based in Maastricht, Netherlands.
Available for workshops, keynote presentations, facilitation, and special events throughout Europe and internationally.
If the conversation is compelling and the fit is right, I'm happy to travel almost anywhere. Travel and accommodation requirements can be discussed as part of the engagement.
Past Clients
Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Warner Bros, FOX Home Video, Universal Interactive, Disney Interactive, Telefilm Canada, DevGAMM, Wooga, The Travel Channel, New Media BC, The Island Hideout
Focus Areas
Creative/Culture
Location
Maastricht, Netherlands
Languages
English
Corporate Experience
Significant
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
Wireless microphone, projector, etc.
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