Story Presents
Better Logo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

A FREE ONE-DAY VIRTUAL INTENSIVE FOR STORYTELLERS

Don’t limit yourself. Ignite your full potential.

divider-white

Whether you are a freelance artist, a creator, or a leader, gain the practical skill sets you need to fully harness the power of stories—as taught by some of the greatest storytellers and problem solvers of our time.

Interactive training sessions and inspirational talks will prepare and empower you to create a better future, do better work, and be better together.

The Experience

divider-teal

Be empowered to craft a better future.

It’s one thing to want a better future. It’s another to actually be part of creating that future.

Storytellers are the architects of culture. And the stories you tell are the building blocks of our world. That means you wield the power to either destroy or rebuild.

At “Better”, you’ll participate in hands-on, practical training and inspirational talks with some of the world's best storytellers and problem solvers. You’ll walk away from “Better” as a more intentional storyMAKER empowered to take back the narrative to shape your future, the future of your work, and the future of the world.

experience-1
experience-2

Get equipped to do better work.

More than just hopeful inspiration, you'll gain the practical skills you need as a storyMAKER to do better, more creative work.

By the end of this one-day intensive, you will:

  • Gain insights to improve your creative process so you are more innovative and creative in your work
  • Understand how to craft a compelling narrative for a better future
  • Identify your role in the story you want to bring about in the world around you
  • Learn how to persuasively cast a vision so that your team is aligned with you
  • Discover the power of a collective narrative that unites teams, organizations, and cultures for the sake of social change
  • Increase your leadership and communication skills to influence people for the greater good
  • Effectively tell stories that lead with empathy and connection, which drives long-term action and conversion
Group 154
Group 152
Group 153

Find your community to be better together.

No great feat is accomplished alone; we are better together.

At “Better”, you’ll get to participate in interactive, virtual trainings where you can participate with your mic and camera turned on. Plus, we’ll help you break the ice with 1-on-1 virtual meetup opportunities.

You’ll leave with a highly supportive community of forward-thinkers and visionaries who “get you” and will challenge you to cultivate fresh perspective and out-of-the-box thinking.

The Speakers & Workshops

divider-teal
New York Times Best Selling Author and Creator of Kid President photo

Brad Montague

New York Times Best Selling Author and Creator of Kid President
Dynamic Therapist, Wellness Curator and Empowerment Speaker photo

Courtney Leak, LCSW

Dynamic Therapist, Wellness Curator and Empowerment Speaker
Co-Founder & Executive Director of Chance to Soar + Award-Winnning Educator photo

Andra Barton

Co-Founder & Executive Director of Chance to Soar + Award-Winnning Educator
Author, Speaker, and Hope Dealer photo

Carlos Whittaker

Author, Speaker, and Hope Dealer
Founder + Chief Innovation & Creativity Officer photo

Leo Chan

Founder + Chief Innovation & Creativity Officer
Bestselling Author and Co-Founder of Omega Institute  photo

Elizabeth Lesser

Bestselling Author and Co-Founder of Omega Institute
Business Coach and Personal Brand Strategist photo

Kevin B. Jennings

Business Coach and Personal Brand Strategist
Chief Creative Officer at GMR Marketing + Former VP of Design Future at Nike photo

Ken Black

Chief Creative Officer at GMR Marketing + Former VP of Design Future at Nike
Customer Experience & Innovation Leader, Former Experience Designer for Adobe photo

Ben Rabner

Customer Experience & Innovation Leader, Former Experience Designer for Adobe
Renowned Photographer, Multi-disciplinary Artist, & Entrepreneur photo

Jeremy Cowart

Renowned Photographer, Multi-disciplinary Artist, & Entrepreneur
Content and Brand Messaging Strategy Expert photo

Janelle Traister

Content and Brand Messaging Strategy Expert
Author and Leadership Development Expert photo

David Hutchens

Author and Leadership Development Expert
Co-Founder of Louder Agency  photo

Ben Stewart

Co-Founder of Louder Agency
Social Media & Systems Strategist photo

Diana Wei Fang

Social Media & Systems Strategist
Award-winning Author, Facilitator, Mediator & Storytelling Consultant photo

Michael McRay

Award-winning Author, Facilitator, Mediator & Storytelling Consultant
Award-Winning Director, Writer, and Producer photo

Jeremy Casper

Award-Winning Director, Writer, and Producer

Take a look around. At first glance, it may seem like things are not getting better.

divider-white

But as is commonly said, things are not always as they seem.

2020 tested us; 2021 exhausted us. However, despite the disruption and chaos, we know that things have gotten better, even if it’s hard to see or feel. And we hold out hope that things will continue to get better for our work, our personal lives, and our communities.

But how can we find an anchor in the ever changing tides at sea—through turbulence and calm?

Whether you are a freelance artist, a creator, or a leader, "Better" is designed to equip you with the tangible skill sets you need and actionable steps you should take during this season.

The Agenda

divider-teal
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Session 01: Better Future

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakout Session 01

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Break / Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session 02: Better Work

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Breakout Session 02

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Session 03: Better Together

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Writer's Room Gameshow Live!

Bonus Event with Seth Worley and Ryan Polly

All times listed are Central Time.

Join thousands of storytellers from organizations like:

divider-teal

Surpass what you think is possible.

divider-teal

We know that increasing your skill set as a storyteller is rarely accomplished in isolation. But finding inspiration and the resources you need to cultivate your personal and professional growth can pose its own challenges. When you connect with our global community of more than 20,000+ intentional storyMAKERS and learn from some of the most innovative experts in their fields, you will be prepared, equipped, and empowered to go out and create your world-changing masterpiece.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

EQUIP YOURSELF

"Better" is designed to be experienced together. That can happen in the context of a team or small group. Or come by yourself and enjoy this equipping experience with like-minded storytellers from around the world. And finally gain the practical skills you need to create a better future, do better work, and be better together.