Storytelling Workshops & Coaching
Story is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re sharing a story on stage, in a presentation, job interview or on a date, nothing will engage people like a well-crafted story. It’s at the crux of human connection.
Telling your own personal story can be a nerve-wracking and vulnerable experience – even for the most seasoned speaker. I know this first-hand. That's why my #1 goal is to make you feel comfortable.
And as the self-proclaimed Ambassador of Fun, I want you to enjoy the process. Whether we work together in a workshop, class or one-on-one, you can expect each experience to blend a dose of fun with practical, informative and interactive exercises.
Storytelling for Business
Want to connect with clients, colleagues and your audience more authentically? Communicate and sell ideas in a clear and more impactful way? Deliver a more engaging and memorable presentation?
Tell them your story.
In this fun and interactive customized workshop, you will learn how to share your story and your brand's in a compelling way that will engage people, inspire them to take action and leave a lasting impression.
““Not a single moment wasted in this highly engaging, practical and yes, FUN, storytelling workshop. I literally could have gone on for another four hours.””
Partial Client List
Online Storytelling Fun-0-1 Class
To coincide with kids’ back-to-school, we had our own first day of school signs.
Post—show candy cigarette celebration. Natch.
“I have taken a few storytelling classes, but Robin’s class is by far the best I have taken to date. Robin is so attentive and takes such great notes during your stories that her feedback is always thorough and constructive.”
Think you've got a good story to tell on stage, at a job interview or even on a date?
In this 4-week small, intimate class, you will:
Learn the 5 essential elements of every story
Discover how to mine your experiences for engaging stories
Generate a bank of story ideas
Structure and develop a 5-7 minute personal story
Get personalized feedback on your story
Share your story during a class performance in front of friends and family online (Not mandatory, if you're not comfortable)
And more!
SCHEDULE
Current online class - SOLD OUT!
Next 4-week online class coming in July
Day TBD • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET
Limited to 8 students
Class fees are non-refundable.
Two scholarships will be made available for a discounted rate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please email Robin to get on the first dibs list when the class is announced.
“Robin’s love of storytelling is infectious; her instruction is both inspiring and practical. She is fun, funny, well-organized and supportive. I walked away feeling full of possibility that I will be able to become a storyteller.”
Free Storytelling Fun-0-1 Workshop
With our lives being turned upside down, there’s no better way to connect with others than through our stories. This fun and interactive workshop is designed to give you a crash course in storytelling so you can learn some of the basics to help you share a story around the dinner table, at a job interview, on stage, on a date, at a meeting, on and off Zoom and more!
What You’ll Learn
The 5 essential elements of every story
Ways to mine your experiences for engaging stories
How to generate a bank of story ideas and more
The fundamentals of storytelling that will help you long after social distancing is a thing of the past.
Who This Workshop is For
Anyone who wants to tell a good story
Business Professionals
Creatives
Podcasters, journalists, producers, directors
Performers
Entrepreneurs and more!
Storytelling Will Help You
Connect with family, friends, co-workers, clients, colleagues and your audience more authentically
Communicate ideas in a clear and more impactful way
Deliver a more engaging and memorable presentation and more!
Next one TBD
Advanced Storytelling Fun-0-1 Classes
Learn more advanced techniques on making your story powerful and engaging
Discover more secrets and tips on crafting your story with clarity
More personalized and constructive feedback on your stories
Structure and develop two 5-7 minute personal stories
Workshop your stories every other week
Share your story during a class performance in front of friends and family
Learn how to pitch your story to potential producers, craft a pitch and get feedback
And more!
SCHEDULE
Class schedule TBD
“Robin Gelfenbien is uniquely inspired and inspiring. Her sharp instincts and great humanity emerged organically as she helped me find the heart of my story. Robin is as generous as she is gifted. I could not have invented a better collaborator and coach.”
Private Coaching
Prefer one-on-one coaching to a classroom setting?
Need more focused help on your story, presentation or talk?
Want to beef up or brainstorm a presentation, story or talk?
Whether you're sharing your story on stage or at a major conference or event, let's talk. I can customize your sessions based on what you need.
“Need a rock star storytelling or presentation coach? Robin is your gal. She helped me amp up and strategize a talk I was giving at SXSW, elicit perfect anecdotes buried deep inside my brain, and made me funnier, more engaging and a better presenter.”
About the Instructor
Robin Gelfenbien is the Host and Creator of the live storytelling series and podcast, Yum’s the Word, that features her homemade ice cream cakes. The show has been named a New York Times and Time Out New York Critic’s Pick.
She has told stories at The Moth, PBS, Mortified, The Story Collider, among others and was a Featured Speaker at New York Social Media Week for a session on storytelling and business.
As a Creative Director/Copywriter, she has spent over two decades creating compelling stories for Colgate, Nikon, Bertolli, SundanceTV, Food Network, Vera Wang, among others. She has also worked at VaynerMedia, Ogilvy, Y&R, McCann and more developing campaigns for their clients.
Robin holds a B.S. degree in Marketing & TV/Radio/Film - Writing from the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University.