Dive into Storytelling

12 hours on 4. May. ‘24.

In cooperation with the non-profit organization I founded THE bEAR e.V., we regularly offer open storytelling workshops for anyone who wants to learn how to find, craft, and tell stories. The stories developed during this workhop, can be presented at THE bEAR’s open stage show on May 17th.

By the end of the day, you will have crafted a meaningful experience into a story using simple techniques, as well as feedback from your fellow storytellers. And after telling your story already several times during the workshop, you will feel confident to share it with the world.

Start spring with a splash and take a cold plunge into storytelling!

Man is on a diving board and hesitates to jump into the water.

Find, Craft. Tell. Your Story

We all have stories to share:

strange neighbors, funny uncles, tragic accidents, near catastrophes, short-lived romances, unforeseen trouble, invisible angels...

Most of us don't realize how many stories we have and the rest of us don't know how to best tell them.

We will breathe fresh air into this millennial old art form:

  • EXPLORE key moments in your life that have shaped who you are.

  • LEARN how to make these experiences into compelling stories.

  • BUILD your confidence and skills as a speaker, by sharing your story with a supportive, friendly audience.

After exploring why stories work, what is a story, and how to create one - you will build your story, following an easy step-by-step guide.

In a safe space, you can test out your ideas and receive supportive peer and trainer feedback. The climax of the day is after a dinner pause together, we will turn on the stage lights and share our finished stories with each other.

We will laugh, have a good time, and learn a whole lot.

VENUE: Zentrum Danziger50; Danzigerstr. 50,

Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg 10435

DATES: Saturday, 4. May 10 - 22 hrs.

PLUS: one 90-minute online call before the workshop

exact date and time to be decided with group.

WORKSHOP FEE: 160,-EUR

Deadline to register is April 19th!

To register please transfer workshop fee and add your email address so we can confirm your payment:

Verein zur Förderung der Kunst des biographischen Geschichtenerzählens e.V.

IBAN: DE25 8306 5408 0005 2236 28

BIC (SWIFT-Code): GENO DEF1 SLR

For more information: dyane@THEbEAR-storytelling.de / Tel. 0176. 654. 256.35

Yes, it’s purposely a long day to allow the time to ponder, pause, play, have fun, and also at the end to feel fatigue. In this tired state, we often are more apt to let go of our protective shields, and just be ourselves: vulnerable and genuine.

Become a Better Storyteller!

  • Pick apart our memories - visually, orally, and any other way you feel comfortable to explore the journey of your life. Make connections, better understand your motivation and actions, discover your vulnerabilities and your strengths. Reflection helps us in hindsight to pinpoint the lessons we learned after trials and tribulations.

  • You will better understand story essential elements by explanations, discussions, exercises, and excellent examples. In a safe and fun space, you can put on your creative hat adding the ingredients that make your story unique: including sensory language, composition, gesture, voice, spacing. There will be many opportunities to test your ideas with supportive peers.

  • After a dinner pause together, the day will climax with sharing our story art works. And added bonus: you will build your confidence in public speaking by simply doing it, again and again! We will take turn on stage under the spotlight to connect with our audience, receive applause, support, and important tips to consider for improvement.

TRAINER

My Story

I am an American born, NYC-Bred, Berlin-based communications trainer and business owner

of MOVING-SPEAKER since 2011.

After my university graduation, I started without words as a choreographer, performer and director;

receiving three consecutive awards for "outstanding achievement" in the field of theater.

Since 2011, I have been training & coaching leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, female professionals - from around the world to discover the power of their voice, wisdom, stories, and creativity to move people to action.

In 2015, I founded and continue to direct THE bEAR - Berlin's popular open stage for true. personal stories.

It’s been a privilege to have produced over 850 stories for businesses, organizations, and the Berlin community.

"Storytelling is the most powerful way to connect, persuade, and inspire people to action."

Say “hello” at dyane@moving-speaker.com