The Advanced Personal Narrative course is a transformative workshop designed to help individuals craft personal narratives that align with their dreams and professional aspirations. After this course, our expectation is that you will be at ease with your story and gain more success with it. We believe that most people undersell themselves because of the years of unwanted criticism they received and internalized. Many think that presenting themselves is all about authenticity. Somehow if you are authentic it all going to work out. The problem is, being authentic is not same as communicating your authenticity. Yes authenticity is the core. But your atory only starts with it. Similarly, success in the society is also not a matter of self-confidence! A captivating personal narrative essentially is an art form. It requires guidance and practice. Once your learn the techniques, regardless of whether you are confident or nervous, you will always present your story to your liking which in turn helps you build your confidence! It's a classic chicken and egg conundrum.
By the end of this immersive experience, students will leave with a deeper understanding of who they are and the ability to articulate their unique journeys in ways that open doors to new opportunities.
This course focuses on self-discovery and empowerment, guiding students to develop personal narratives that propel them forward in their careers and personal life. It’s not about mastering storytelling techniques — it’s about understanding oneself, building confidence through using personal stories to shape one's future. It's also not about fabricaion and manipulation. Yes, it's about authenticty and vision.
This course helps you to present yourself to your satisfaction in a new job interview or a negotiation for promotion with your employer, or make a decision on which master’s degree to pursue by writing a solid statement of purpose. If you are older, this helps you to start reinventing your life.
The course is organized around three key facilitators who will guide the students through a process of introspection, skill-building, and real-world application:
Life Coaching Sessions: (25% 0f the course) Led by a Life Coach, these sessions focus on helping students discover and articulate their values, strengths, and ambitions. The coach will guide students through self-reflection exercises, helping them confront limiting beliefs and design narratives that reflect their true potential.
Narrative Development Sessions: (25% 0f the course) While these classes will touch on elements of narrative creation, the primary goal is to help students craft a personal story they can use in professional settings—whether that’s for job interviews, presentations, or networking. The emphasis is on the authenticity and clarity of the student's personal journey. Please note that while this course uses principles of storytelling, this is not a course in storytelling.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Sessions: (50% 0f the course) This is the main part of the course. Students will select a specific field — Currently we only offer these: Sales, Design, Engineering, Marketing, Product Management, and Finance — and work with one or more SMEs in that area. You are welcome to sign-up for more than one field simulatenously. The SMEs help students refine their narratives to align with the norms and expectations of their chosen industry, making their stories relevant and impactful in advancing their careers by seemlessly combining the narratives and the knowledge of thier fields.
By the end of the course, students will:
Students will work on a capstone narrative, which they can use as a tool in their career—be it for job applications, business proposals, or professional networking. The narrative will be tailored to their specific goals and industry, ensuring it has real-world applicability.