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This program is a step-by-step ‘how to’ guide for leaders looking to use spoken storytelling to better connect with their teams and stakeholders, and to be more powerful and persuasive in all parts of their business life.
The persuasive and emotional aspects of the business anecdote (Spotlight Story) are broken down into learnable characteristics and stories are workshopped to reflect seven leadership contexts. We believe a good leader should have at least one story to tell around all seven contexts. These become their ‘seven signature spotlights’. These contexts can include stories that inspire action, that influence and persuade, that provide clarity, and that share why you do what you do.
Participants also learn to construct story maps which help chart out larger encounters, such as pitches and presentations, into persuasive narratives.
Dozens of programmes delivered across New Zealand and Australia…A transformational experience for participants - for some, life-changing…The difference between The Pickering Group and a typical supplier is that they have an ability to really understand a company – it’s purpose, values, culture, and current environment – at a deeper level than most. They get it. They adapt. They make an enormous difference.”Victoria Goulden
Learning and Design Manager
Pernod Ricard Australasia
“When I needed Presentation Skills and Storytelling training for 60+ of our regional sales manager - delivered in just one impactful day - Russell and The Pickering Group totally nailed it!!”Annaliese Atina
General Manager Field Sales & NCC
Coca-Cola Amatil NZ
“The ‘Leading with Stories’ programme empowered our senior leaders to continue telling the stories of our transformation – to lift our strategy out of the spreadsheets and PowerPoints and into the hearts of our people.”Wayne McNee
Chief Executive.
Livestock Improvement Corporation
“Russell Pickering is STELLAR at his craft, absolutely the best in New Zealand. He exemplifies presence and connection. My clients rate him as a top notch presenter and executive coach. If you need to ramp up your impact as a leader, Russell is the man to call.” Harold Hillman, Ph.D.
Managing Director,
Sigmoid Curve Consulting Group
"Hugely popular courses – with immediate, tangible results. Well over a hundred of our people are now more impactful, confident speakers because of The Pickering Group’s programmes"Kerry Dewar
Leadership & Capability Manager
Mercury
"The ability to communicate your ideas with clarity, to inspire your audience to action, to share stories that bring your business strategy to life – these are all essential qualities for leaders in the modern business world. Nobody helps you do that better than Russell and his team at The Pickering Group.”Joanna Simon
Chief Operating Officer
DLA Piper
“When we were looking to embed the crucial leadership capability of storytelling across the Agency, The Pickering Group provided a tailored programme that was engaging, practical and fun – but most importantly – that worked. Our people come away from the programme absolutely buzzing and eager to utilise their new-found storytelling skills.”Trent Maulder
Senior Organisation Development Consultant
NZ Transport Agency
“Russell takes you out of your comfort zone and into a growth zone related to the art of presenting and personal persuasion. He is masterful at his craft; a true sensei in every regard. Step Into the Spotlight is an incredible gift of wisdom, insights and practical ways to influence others with maximum impact.”Harold Hillman
Ph. D, leadership coach
Author of The Impostor Syndrome and EM-PA-THY
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