Events & Programs

Has this ever happened to you? You are listening to a speaker give a presentation. The topic is kind of interesting to you, but you find your attention starting to wander, and then the speaker says, "Let me tell you a story about the time ...." Suddenly you perk up, ready to hear the story.

Why do stories capture and hold our attention? How do they allow us to better process information and convey facts, even about ourselves? Join us for this storytelling event.... to network, be entertained by a storytelling team competition, and to learn why stories have such impact.

Hear from Bernadette Martin, author of Storytelling about Your Brand Online and Offline, as she explores these questions and more. This is followed by a team competition - formed from members of Toastmasters and the American University Clubs of France - where YOU will be the judge to determine if their stories meet the criteria for a "good" story and are captivating, engaging, compelling, stimulating and memorable.

So tell me a story ...