About this event
Learn how to harness storytelling for social and environmental impact
In this six-week Deep Dive we explore the role storytelling plays in shaping our individual and collective identities, and how it can be harnessed to catalyse critical change for our communities and our planet. Blending theory, practical exercises and case studies, the course material illuminates the intersection between the stories we tell and the way we live, work and interact with one another.
With some very special guests, we develop tools to help tell good stories in our personal lives, and consider how we're publishing content on our public platforms to affect culture change.
The course is an immersive exploration into the power of our own stories and the opportunities we have to shape the narrative we’re creating for our future.
Join us for an immersive experience and step into your authentic power as a storyteller.
Over the course of six weeks you’ll:
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Work with world-class guest storytellers and change makers
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Learn how to find your story seed
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Explore how to structure a narrative arc and story
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Find and hone your authentic voice as an individual, brand or movement
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Practice creating and holding space for storytelling
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Develop active listening stills
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Grow your confidence as a powerful storyteller
Plus have the opportunity to share the story you’ve developed over the course in our community story circle.
Who’s this program for?
Storytelling for change is for anyone interested in creating shifts in personal, organisational or cultural identities.
Whether you’re a public speaker, executive, community or organisational leader, artist, politician, activist, or marketing professional - chances are you use story in your day to day life to influence behaviour and inspire change.
Dates & Times
The sessions run weekly from Wednesday 12 April to Wednesday 17 May, from 5:30pm – 8:00pm AEST via Zoom.
Structure & Content
Storytelling for Change is a six-part online course delivered via Zoom. There will be a 2.5 hour session held every week for six weeks. There will also be a pre-reading pack sent to participants ahead of the course and follow-up resources to continue in your journey when the course concludes.
Part 1: Storytelling and Personal Change
Part 2: Storytelling for Organisational Change
Part 3: Storytelling for Social and Cultural Change
Part 4: Holding Space and Listening
Part 5: Impact Storytelling
Part 6: Sharing Circle
Throughout the program you’ll be developing your own story, it could be personal, for your business or for your community. In our final session you’ll have the opportunity to share your story as we learn to hold space for each other.
Facilitator
Nathan Scolaro
Nathan is a master storyteller and Content Creator at Small Giants Academy. He produces the Dumbo Feather Podcast, contributes to the magazine and hosts our Storytelling workshops (like this one!). He is passionate about the role language and stories play in shaping who we are and how we live. Previously the editor of Dumbo Feather magazine for 8 years, he enjoys a good deep and meaningful, as well as shining a light on ideas and work that help bring about a more beautiful world.
Guest Speakers
Claire O'Rourke
Claire has 20 years’ experience in journalism, communications and campaigning in Australia and around the world. Claire has held a number of leadership positions, including most recently at Amnesty International Australia and as National Director of community-led renewable energy advocacy organisation Solar Citizens.
Claire has a broad history of organising and campaigning in social movements and for organisations that deliver positive impact, including overseeing communications for Australia’s successful Every Australian Counts campaign for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Damon Gameau
Damon is is a storyteller and filmmaker, known for high-impact documentaries That Sugar Film, 2040 and Regenerating Australia. He has also appeared in a number of award-winning features, such as Love My Way (2004), The Tracker (2002) and Balibo (2009).
In his films, Damon embarks on a hopeful journey, meeting innovators and changemakers who see a positive vision of what our future ‘could be’ and draws on their new approaches and solution to provide a vision for the future of areas such as economics, technology, civil society, agriculture, education and sustainability.
Maya Newell
Maya is a director and impact producer. She directed the acclaimed feature In My Blood It Runs (2019) about ten-year-old Arrernte/Garrwa boy Dujuan and his community, made in collaboration with those onscreen. The families onscreen led a multi-year impact campaign targeting juvenile justice, education and anti-racism. Previously, she has made short documentaries, and feature documentary Gayby Baby (2015) which screened at festivals internationally, won many awards and sparked a national conversation about the rights of children raised in LGBTIQ families. Her new documentary The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone premiered as a Netflix Original in 2022 with an impact campaign centring Georgie’s goals for change.
Daniel Flynn
An inspiring storyteller, Daniel Flynn is the Co-founder and Managing Director of one of Australia’s most successful start-ups, Thankyou. At 19 years old, compelled by a vision to change the world we live in, he co-founded social enterprise Thankyou, now globally recognised for its innovation, disruption, and impact. Daniel’s journey as a founder is one of grit and unconventionality, pioneering Thankyou to redefine ‘business as usual’, and change the world we live in forever. To date, Thankyou has given over $17 million to impactful change-makers in the fight against global poverty.
Berry Liberman
Berry Liberman is a pioneering impact investor, businesswoman, philanthropist, storyteller and filmmaker. As co-founder of Australia’s first B-Corporation, the Small Giants Family Office, Berry and her husband Danny Almagor create and support media, investment, and education initiatives with the purpose of moving towards a Next Economy model: supporting human flourishing within our collective natural limits. Berry is the editor in chief and publisher of Dumbo Feather and is also creative director of Small Giants Academy, an educational initiative providing courses in progressive business, investing, and leadership.
Concession Rate
We offer concession rates to support those who are studying or working for non-profits and B Corporations. Please check out using the concession ticketing option.
Payment Plans
The direct debit payment plan is made up of 4 separate payments — a deposit amount plus 3 additional instalments. Each payment will be 25% of the total ticket price that applies to you. An additional 1% administration fee will be charged to set up the direct debit option.
