Workshops & Retreats

Turn storytelling into a strategic advantage.

StoryFest Louisville workshops and retreats position storytelling as a decisive tool for leadership, alignment, and innovation. These aren’t lectures—they’re immersive, high-impact experiences that spark clarity, connection, and action.

StoryForged Retreat

½ Day | 1 Day | 2 Days

Our signature retreat is a catalyst for lasting transformation. Purpose-built for organizations, the StoryForged Retreat immerses leaders and teams in the art and science of narrative strategy. Through dynamic storytelling labs, leadership clarity exercises, and powerful alignment sessions, your group will move beyond surface collaboration—revealing strategies and connections that endure.

½ Day Offering:

A focused introduction to story strategy and leadership presence—ideal for busy teams seeking immediate tools.

1 Day Offering:

The full StoryForged experience—blend storytelling mastery, team cohesion, and hands-on practice for real-world challenges.

2 Day Offering:

A deep-dive journey—create multiple innovation narratives, expand your storytelling capacity, and embed your new strategy into daily practice for lasting impact.

The Innovation Narrative: Aligning Teams Around What’s Possible

1.5 Hours

Innovation happens when everyone shares the same vision. In this high-impact workshop, teams learn a framework to unify around challenges and opportunities—clarifying where they are now, what’s at stake, and where they want to go next. Through guided group work and facilitated feedback, your team will co-create a shared narrative that fuels creativity and propels progress.

Key Takeaways

  • Bring teams onto the same page around goals and obstacles

  • Unlock creative solutions with a common language

  • Drive forward momentum with a story everyone owns

The Forgotten Language of Leadership

1.5 Hours

Your presence speaks volumes—before you ever utter a word. This session uncovers the nonverbal signals that build trust, authority, and authentic connection. Using techniques rarely taught in business, leaders will practice commanding rooms, leveraging vocal rhythm, and shifting presence for peak moments. Leave equipped with a toolkit to authentically move any audience, in any setting.

Key Takeaways

  • Amplify your leadership presence with practical, advanced tools

  • Build trust and credibility through nonverbal mastery

  • Inspire action with presence that speaks louder than words

The Strategic Story Blueprint

1.5 Hours

Cut through the noise and capture attention. This session equips participants with a repeatable, strategic story structure—ideal for presentations, client pitches, and internal messaging. Walk away with a signature narrative you can refine, personalize, and deploy to spark momentum across your organization.

Key Takeaways

  • Master a roadmap for transformative storytelling

  • Craft stories that persuade, influence, and inspire

  • Accelerate results in every communication scenario

Story As Strategy Coaching (1:1)

Custom session for professionals

Some moments demand more than a polished PowerPoint. Whether you’re gearing up for a mission-critical presentation, pivotal client pitch, or leadership moment that matters, you need a story that lands and a presence that leads. Our one-on-one coaching sessions are tailored to your goals, sharpening your narrative and delivery so you start with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Key Takeaways

  • Craft a compelling narrative for high-stakes moments

  • Refine delivery for maximum influence and confidence

  • Develop a leadership presence that instills trust

Ready to turn your story into strategy?

Let’s design the right experience for you.