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Communication and engagement

Telling powerful stories

Dive into the art of storytelling with this online course. Explore the elements that make stories resonate, understand why they're so effective, and learn a practical framework for crafting your own.

This course also highlights significant narratives that have left lasting impacts. Ideal for anyone looking to subtly weave compelling stories into personal, professional, or creative endeavours. Begin your storytelling journey with us today.

Duration Details 2 Hours
Course Icon 6 Modules
Event Icon Intermediate
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What you'll learn

  • The power of stories
  • Why stories work
  • Key aspects of an effective story
  • A useful storytelling framework
  • Important stories to tell

Who is this course for

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their communication through the power of stories.

Facilitators

Joe Blunden
Director of Communications and Engagement

Joe is a multi-award winning marketing and communications specialist with over 15 years of experience across a range of industries. He has worked for the NHS for the past 10 years, including marketing, communications and engagement roles in both acute and community settings.

He is a compulsive learner and recently completed an MBA (Distinction), having gained a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, a Diploma in Managing Digital Media and a degree in business.

Joe directed the successful campaign to get the NHS Choir to Christmas number one in 2015, raising over £300k for charity in the process. He also led NHS Voices in 2018, bringing together 30 celebrity singers to record a song for the NHS, which was made into a documentary by ITV.

Joe specialises in strategy development and digital communication and has extensive experience in PR, stakeholder engagement and campaign development.

Learning materials

  • Videos and presentations
  • Links to additional resources
  • Activities to check learning
  • A certificate of completion

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