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storytelling for professionals, artists, entrepreneurs, and coaches
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Storytelling isn’t just for writers — it’s a vital skill for everyone who wants to communicate with clarity and authenticity. Whether you're sharing an idea, introducing yourself, pitching your business, networking, participating in a panel, or developing your brand, your story is a powerful tool. And how you tell your story matters.
In this light-hearted interactive workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of effective storytelling through the lens of improvisation, which provides tools to quiet our inner critic so we can jump into the moment with more joy and ease. Using a series of fun, low-pressure improv and storytelling exercises, practical lessons, and guided discussions, we’ll explore how you can create and deliver more engaging, authentic stories.
This workshop is not about creating and memorizing your “perfect story.” It’s about facilitating your real voice, navigating what gets in the way, adapting to unexpected responses, and presenting yourself with resilience, clarity, and authenticity. The focus will be on building skills and getting practice, so you’ll feel more flexible and comfortable telling your ever-changing story in any situation. Within a supportive, nonjudgmental environment, you’ll be invited to share your story with one or two other people. Some volunteers also will have the opportunity to deliver their stories to the entire group. The intention of these spontaneous stories is to give you more practice in using your true voice to tell your story. Because the more you tell your story, the less scary telling it will get.
This workshop provides that all-important practice in a low stakes, high support room, so you can amplify your authentic voice. No storytelling or public speaking experience is needed — just a willingness to share, listen, and grow.
In this light-hearted interactive workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of effective storytelling through the lens of improvisation, which provides tools to quiet our inner critic so we can jump into the moment with more joy and ease. Using a series of fun, low-pressure improv and storytelling exercises, practical lessons, and guided discussions, we’ll explore how you can create and deliver more engaging, authentic stories.
This workshop is not about creating and memorizing your “perfect story.” It’s about facilitating your real voice, navigating what gets in the way, adapting to unexpected responses, and presenting yourself with resilience, clarity, and authenticity. The focus will be on building skills and getting practice, so you’ll feel more flexible and comfortable telling your ever-changing story in any situation. Within a supportive, nonjudgmental environment, you’ll be invited to share your story with one or two other people. Some volunteers also will have the opportunity to deliver their stories to the entire group. The intention of these spontaneous stories is to give you more practice in using your true voice to tell your story. Because the more you tell your story, the less scary telling it will get.
This workshop provides that all-important practice in a low stakes, high support room, so you can amplify your authentic voice. No storytelling or public speaking experience is needed — just a willingness to share, listen, and grow.
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Skills focused on include:
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about your teacher:
Kim Sherman (she/her) is an Associate Professor of Management who earned her PhD in Organization Studies from UMass Amherst after spending 15 years working in the industry as a Human Resources professional. She started taking improv classes at Happier Valley Comedy seven years ago, just to try something different—and unexpectedly found a creative space that continues to inspire and challenge her. These days, she performs regularly with four HVC improv groups and has appeared at the Ocean State and Hartford Improv Festivals. Kim never planned to perform, but now she’s often on stage. Like improv (and life), you never quite know where things will lead.
Small but Important Fine Print:
*Please note that once you make your purchase, your place in the class is NON-REFUNDABLE unless we have 48 hours notice before first class AND we can get someone to fill your spot.
*Students must be 18+ years. (In actual years, not maturity. ;-)
*Some improv exercises involve some standing, physical activity; however, we can accommodate all physical abilities. Please let email us to let us know how we can best fit your needs or if you have any questions about accommodations.
*Masks are not required at HVC, but they are always welcome. Click here for our COVID policy!
*Please note that once you make your purchase, your place in the class is NON-REFUNDABLE unless we have 48 hours notice before first class AND we can get someone to fill your spot.
*Students must be 18+ years. (In actual years, not maturity. ;-)
*Some improv exercises involve some standing, physical activity; however, we can accommodate all physical abilities. Please let email us to let us know how we can best fit your needs or if you have any questions about accommodations.
*Masks are not required at HVC, but they are always welcome. Click here for our COVID policy!
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The Happier Valley Comedy School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
The Happier Valley Comedy School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
