Storytelling & Public Speaking Workshop

Storytelling & Public Speaking Workshop with Shafaque – Fun, practice & tips to boost confidence & connect.

Event: Storytelling & Public Speaking Workshop

Facilitator: Shafaque

Workshop Flow:

• Body-warming exercise
• Icebreaker activity
• Guided workshop on storytelling and public speaking

Materials Needed:

• Nametags
• Paper and pens

Flow of the event 90-Minute Workshop Flow:

1. Welcome & Introduction (5 minutes)

• Quick welcome to the workshop and the organization
• Set expectations and tone

2. Body-Warming Exercise (10 minutes)

• Light physical movement or stretches
• Vocal warm-ups (e.g., humming, breathing)

3. Icebreaker Activity (10 minutes)

• Quick and fun activity to build connectionExamples:
• • “What gives you Joy
  • Channel your inner superpower”

4. Guided Workshop: Storytelling & Public Speaking (55 minutes)

A. Storytelling Basics (10 minutes)

• What makes a good story? (structure, emotion, purpose) 

• Simple principle to build your unique story 
• Share a quick example or story

B. Public Speaking Essentials (10 minutes)

• Voice, posture, gestures, eye contact
• Managing nerves

C. Mini Practice Activity (20 minutes)

• Technique-based story-telling 
• Practice in pairs or small groups
• Use a simple feedback checklist

D. Volunteer Sharing + Feedback (10 minutes)

• Supportive group feedback

E. Quick Tips Recap (5 minutes)

• Summarize key takeaways

5. Closing & Reflection (10 minutes)

• One-word takeaway or final thought

Her Social media handles: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shafaquerahman/ 

https://www.instagram.com/sana_rahman07/