Imaginative Storytelling

NYC & virtual creative workshop for team building, culture, DE&I, and communication skills

Great for teams of any size | 60min | Minimum $1000

  • Storytelling is the most ancient art form (predating writing) and the foundation of human civilization and the bedrock of every culture. It’s the most accessible form of human expression and while some people specialize in storytelling, it is an essential skill that can be taught and practiced by everyone.

    From the moment we are babies and toddlers, we are surrounded by stories of talking animals. A lot of that imagination and playfulness is lost as we grow up. However, that imagination and playfulness is critical for creativity, lateral thinking, design thinking, and innovation, and we can bring it back with intention and a psychological safe place.

  • Outcomes of this Art of Storytelling Workshop include confidence, presence, effective voice, enhanced communication skills, empathy, and meaningful connection with others.

28Muses Storytelling Creative Learning Workshop NYC and Virtual for large groups of remote employees exercise for creativity and innovation, culture, DE_I, wellness4

  • Embark on a guided meditation to imagine a place of your own creation and discover a new character of your own invention!

    We’ll explore a process to easily translate what you see to the page and share those stories with each other to uncover unique human expression. Just the right amount of vulnerability and a lot of fun and laughter!

    This workshop explores and practices the art of *fictional* storytelling. Our It Factor Workshop uses personal storytelling to edify and build up the team.

  • We believe the art of fictional storytelling breaks down to a few parts:

    1) activating the imagination

    2) choosing a character

    3) building that character

    4) telling the story from that character’s point of view

    Thus we begin with a short imaginative meditation for finding the character. Everyone will write their short story and share it with each other. Lots of humor, laughter, surprises, and authentic connection will ensue.

28Muses Storytelling Creative Learning Workshop NYC and Virtual for large groups of remote employees exercise for creativity and innovation, culture, DE_I, wellness Irene Carroll Cultivator Facilitator

  • Irene Carroll, Storytelling Cultivator

    Irene Carroll is a Senior Instructor at ANDTheatre Company. She was the Artistic Director at Gotham City Improv in NYC. She has worked with legendary Gary Austin, the founder of the Groundlings & Performed alongside David Razowsky. Irene produces, directs, acts, hosts and lives life with a YES AND motto.

    Alyssa Gundred, Event host & CEO of 28Muses

    Alyssa Gundred is the Cofounder & CEO of 28Muses. Previously she was a Creative Director and Head of Ops and HR for Myriad360 where she grew the company from a small business over 150 employees and $100mm in revenues.

  • The mission of 28Muses is to cultivate creative power through wonder and play to build the 4 pillars of highly performing teams: culture, DE&I, innovation, and wellness.

    The secrete sauce to every 28Muses event is unique human expression contained in a safe space where everyone feels seen and heard.

    By design, everyone’s work will turn out different allowing each person’s unique lens and personality to shine through.

    When team members share how they see and interpret things differently and how they approached the task at hand, it results in true empathy and an authentic lasting connection.

Storytelling is perfect for virtual creative team building, DE&I or ERG workshops, and exercises for creativity and innovation.

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