Training Delivery PDN: Building Your Storytelling Muscle (June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Training Delivery PDN: Building Your Storytelling Muscle

All eyes are on you as you stand before a classroom filled with learners. You know all too well what it’s like to compete for learners’ attention and engagement because you find ways to make training stick in the session (and beyond). You share a business dilemma that sparks conversation, carefully walking the learners through a mix of data and details that gets them thinking and applying training to their roles.

Storytelling invites learners on board by strategically capturing their attention and conveying information in a memorable or motivating way. Building your storytelling muscle starts with behind-the-scenes science plus intentional design and planning.

The Training Delivery PDN (along with special guest John Guarnero!) is leading a two-part series on storytelling in June and September 2026. In June, we will investigate the neuroscience of storytelling and work on curating relevant stories for your learner audience. Join us for brain science and peer-to-peer practice while you plan how to take storytelling back to your organization.

Agenda

Time	Function
8 - 8:30am	Arrival and Networking
8:30am	Program Start
10:00am	Program Wrap-Up

Parking Instructions

There are a few visitor parking spots located in front of the main entrance (indicated by the red dot). Park anywhere within the red square. Other parking lots are for other businesses and should not be used. Hydrite is a smoke free facility and there is no smoking allowed on our property.

Navigating Uncertainty: Your Competitive Advantage (July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Navigating Uncertainty: Your Competitive Advantage

Change management is essential for setting direction, building trust and driving successful outcomes. It encourages employee involvement, making them feel valued and appreciated. To have the positive impact leaders want, a change initiative needs good planning, communication, and follow-through. Through this impactful session with Andy Marris, participants will learn to consider the emotional stages people experience during times of change and uncertainty. Examine the many ways people resist change and reflect on how overcoming resistance well can lead to competitive advantages.

Agenda

Time	Function
8:15am	Arrival and Networking
8:30am	Program Start
9:45 - 10:00am	Program Wrap-Up

Meet the Speaker

With more than 15 years of business management and leadership experience in the sports broadcasting, financial services, health care, information technology, and business services industries, Andy draws on his knowledge and personal business experiences to help participants sharpen leadership skills and business acumen. As a former graduate and undergraduate business and marketing instructor, Andy discovered a passion for facilitating adult learning through fun, interactive, "real-world" education. Andy holds a master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in technology management and a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication. Andy is also a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD).

SEWI-ATD upcoming events

Training Delivery PDN: Building Your Storytelling Muscle (June 26, 2026)

Navigating Uncertainty: Your Competitive Advantage (July 17, 2026)