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Your strength lies in the stories only you can tell.

Welcome to Storytelling & Leadership – the premier destination for mastering the essential business skill of storytelling.

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“We help leaders tell impactful stories”

As a leader, you know the importance of effective communication. It's the foundation of great leadership, driving engagement, inspiring action, and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration. That's why storytelling is a must-have business skill.

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“Stories are the single most powerful weapon in a leader’s arsenal.”

– Prof. Howard Gardner, Harvard University

Our Strategic Partners

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We've Worked With Some Incredible Clients

And Their Trust Is Earned By What We Serve

This has been the most amazing module that should be rolled out across the bank. The was that the module is structured is very useful. I was engaged and awake throughout the session. Mimi is awesome.

Workshop Attendee
This was a really interactive session. It was also a much needed one for most of us who get flustered easily and not know how to use our voice to convey what's important. Mimi was absolutely delightful. I wish we had more time with her as i felt this module was so much more helpful and insightful and would help as be more effective as leaders.

Workshop Attendee
Mimi Kalinda is such an inspiring leader! She has a strong presence about her and has this unique ability to connect with her audience. The session and its content was relevant and interactive. The information share was valuable and I am looking forward to using it in my next presentation.

Workshop Attendee
The context provided in the session, allowed the attendee to practically frame existing situations in a clearer context. and i believe that the outcomes will provide clarity when sharing ideas or presentations or even when just putting a point across.

Workshop Attendee
Mimi Kalinda's coaching during the storytelling workshops has been transformative for our top talent leadership initiatives. Her profound expertise and engaging approach have empowered participants to harness the power of storytelling, enhancing their communication skills and leadership presence. Mimi's workshops have significantly contributed to the development of our future leaders, enabling them to connect authentically and inspire action.

Workshop Attendee
When I started the journey at Storytelling and Leadership, my reflections at the time were that since I lead leaders, I would need to be a lot more impactful and pointed with my story and deepen the credibility and trust amongst my stakeholders. I was looking for a tangible outcome of being a more enterprise-wide leader. Mimi’s approach gave me a far richer experience, in addition to what I was looking for. The process of interrogating my own personal values, what I stand for and more importantly spending a lot of time on the key crossroads in my past with a lens of when I was happiest was incredibly powerful. It became easy to then refine my story because you are comfortable to access your multi levels and worth and leverage. I enjoyed the process.

Coaching Client

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We're passionate about the power of storytelling.

Our workshops, e-courses, the Leadership Narrative Network (LEANN), and blog are designed to help you master this essential skill and take your business to the next level.

Our storytelling in-person and virtual workshops, masterclasses, and customized experiences help leaders answer the following pertinent questions:

1. Communication

How do we not just communicate facts and statistics to our stakeholders, but connect with them at a deeper level?

2. Inform

How do we not just inform our audiences about our organizations, but make them truly care about what we do?

3. Consistent Narrative

How can we tell a consistent and inspiring narrative, inside and outside of our organizations?

4. Active Listening

How do we get our colleagues to not just have to hear our stories, but actively want to hear them?

5. Break The Noise

How do we become memorable to our clients and / or customers when there’s so much “noise” in the marketplace?

6. Incentivize People

How do we incentivize people to take action and make them commit to working with us?

7. Influence

How do we influence perceptions about our personal and professional brands?

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Echoes of Influence Book

Learn How The Top 1% of Leaders Use Storytelling to Negotiate, Persuade, and Achieve Clear ROI.

Echoes of Influence delves deep into how dynamic storytelling can revolutionize leadership, from inspiring teams to driving impactful organizational changes.

Learn About The Book

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The Leadership Narrative Network (LEANN)

A community of business leaders and change-makers

The Leadership Narrative Network is a vibrant community of business leaders and change-makers sharing insights and knowledge on building the influential businesses of tomorrow.

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