November 11-15 2025

Storytelling Symposium

Learning and Leadership

The Storytelling Symposium is a yearly online conference focusing on storytelling and narrative methods for sharing knowledge.

The online event brings together experts, researchers, and professionals around narrative communication techniques, fostering community building, knowledge sharing and leadership.

Organized by Dr. Anja Timmermann and Anna Momber. Scientific supervision: Dr. Franz Hütter.

About

The Storytelling Symposium

2023: “Narrative Methods”

2024: "Present your Knowledge!"

2026: “Storytelling Cultures”

Formats: Keynotes, Expert Sessions and Panels

Participants: Researchers, experts and professionals across disciplines

Focus: Proven and innovative narrative methods for innovating and sharing knowledge, community building and leadership.

Workshops

Now you can learn storytelling and narrative methods the whole year round. Join our workshops, they are 2 hours online introductions into a tool or skill. In German and English.

  • Join us for a strategy workshop as a perfect basecamp for your way to expert status. Plan your year with me and fellow experts:

    • Energy states in our brain and body: some knowledge about it, and techniques how to prepare for performing on point.

    • Different fields and to-dos in the workload of an expert: how to make smart plans and get it all done. Even adding some specials.

    • Templates and plans for you as a printout.

    Your trainers: Anja and Anna (in the German workshop), Anja (in the English workshop)

    Time: January 20th at 9pm CET in German and January 21st at 4pm (16:00) CET in English.

    Online, 2 hours

  • Need a text? Pitch? Presentation? Story? Post? Article? Course or Book Concept?

    Storyboard it! The step-by-step guide for storyboarding almost everything in expert work

    With Dr. Anja Timmermann

    Structure your thoughts and go from an initial idea to your final text, post or presentation.

    Trying to do all at once is often the problem that causes brain fog and confusion.

    Anja shows you a step-by-step process to storyboard almost everything in your expert business or job.

    Time: February 18th at 9pm CET in German and at 4pm (16:00) CET in English.

    Online, 2 hours

  • Feb 20, 16:00 / 4pm CET (90 min)

    Q&A Narrative Methods in Training, Coaching, Consulting and team development // Q&A Narrative Methoden in Training, Coaching, Beratung und Teamentwicklung.

    Join us for this open learning and developing chat, and bring your questions.

    EN or DE — you are welcome. We will manage it and translate on the go.

  • The Impact Pitch - From Expertise to Impact in 2 Minutes

    With Anna Momber

    Imagine this: You have 2 minutes to present your project - and you're desperately trying to pack all your expertise into this pitch. Like an Uber driver, efficiently taking passengers from A to B. But that's exactly the trap!

    In this 2-hour interactive webinar, you'll learn how to build a bridge instead - from your audience's world to your expertise. Using techniques from neuroscience, storytelling, and theater, you'll transform your elevator pitch from a data delivery into a dialogue that truly moves people.

    You'll learn:

    • How to create an unexpected opening that instantly captures attention

    • Why the "Uber trap" kills your impact (and how to avoid it)

    • How to transform complex content into a compelling story

    • Practical techniques to turn data into dialogue

    Format:

    • 2 hours of intensive online training

    • Maximum practice in small groups

    • Direct feedback and coaching

    • Immediately applicable tools

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    Der Impact-Pitch - In 2 Minuten von der Expertise zur Wirkung

    Mit Anna Momber

    Stell dir vor: Du hast 2 Minuten Zeit, dein Projekt vorzustellen - und versuchst verzweifelt, all deine Expertise in diesen Pitch zu packen. Wie ein Uber-Fahrer, der seine Passagiere möglichst effizient von A nach B bringt. Aber genau das ist die Falle!

    In diesem 2-stündigen interaktiven Webinar lernst du, wie du stattdessen eine Brücke baust - von der Welt deines Publikums zu deiner Expertise. Mit Techniken aus Neurowissenschaft, Storytelling und Theater verwandelst du deinen Elevator Pitch von einer Datenlieferung in einen Dialog, der wirklich bewegt.

    Du lernst:

    • Wie du einen überraschenden Einstieg kreierst, der sofort Aufmerksamkeit erzeugt

    • Warum die "Uber-Falle" deine Wirkung killt (und wie du sie vermeidest)

    • Wie du komplexe Inhalte in eine packende Story verwandelst

    • Praktische Techniken, um aus Daten Dialog zu machen

    Format:

    • 2 Stunden intensives Online-Training

    • Maximale Praxis in Kleingruppen

    • Direktes Feedback und Coaching

    • Sofort anwendbare Tool

  • Stage (Camera) Presence: Creating Impact

    With Anna Momber

    You probably know this: You're standing in front of your audience or camera — and you feel your heart racing, thoughts spinning, and your voice trembling. Your expertise is there, but nervousness threatens to overshadow everything. Sounds familiar?

    In this 2-hour interactive online training, you'll discover how to transform your nervousness into presence power. Using scientifically-based techniques from neuroscience, body work, and theater, you'll develop authentic stage presence and learn to own your space — whether in front of a camera, on stage, or in a meeting. Instead of fighting your stage fright, you'll learn to use this energy as a resource for your impact and transform it into broadcasting power.

    You'll learn:

    • How to use your stress response as a power booster (instead of fighting it)

    • Why your body is your strongest ally for presence

    • How to instantly create more charisma with practical techniques

    • Targeted exercises for confident camera and stage presence

    Format:

    • 2 hours of compact online training

    • Practical exercises in a safe environment

    • Individual feedback in small groups

    • Immediately applicable tools for your next performance

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    Bühnen(Kamera-)präsenz: Wirkungsvoll auftreten
    Das kennst du bestimmt auch: Du stehst vor deinem Publikum oder der Kamera - und spürst, wie dein Herz rast, die Gedanken kreisen und die Stimme zittert. Dein Expertenwissen ist da, aber die Nervosität droht alles zu überschatten. Klingt vertraut?

    In diesem 2-stündigen interaktiven Webinar erfährst du, wie du deine Nervosität in Präsenzstärke verwandelst. Mit wissenschaftlich fundierten Techniken aus Neurowissenschaft, Körperarbeit und Theater entwickelst du eine authentische Bühnenpräsenz und lernst deinen Raum einzunehmen - egal ob vor der Kamera, auf einer Bühne oder in einem Meeting. Statt gegen dein Lampenfieber zu kämpfen, lernst du diese Energie als Ressource für deine Wirkung zu nutzen und in Sendungs-Kraft zu verwandeln.

    Du lernst:

    • Wie du deinen Stress-Response als Power-Booster nutzt (statt ihn zu bekämpfen)

    • Warum dein Körper dein stärkster Verbündeter für Präsenz ist

    • Wie du mit praktischen Techniken sofort mehr Ausstrahlung erzeugst

    • Gezielte Übungen für souveräne Kamera- und Bühnenpräsenz

    Format:

    • 2 Stunden kompaktes Online-Training

    • Praktische Übungen in geschütztem Rahmen

    • Individuelles Feedback in Kleingruppen

    • Sofort anwendbare Tools für deinen nächsten Auftritt

  • With Anja

  • Perform with Confidence: How to Master Your Inner Storylines

    With Anna Momber

    And there it goes again: You want to share your knowledge, give a presentation, record videos, or simply participate in an important meeting - but your inner stories hold you back. "I can't do this", "What will others think?", "Last time I wasn't good enough either" - these thoughts keep circling until they overshadow your true competence. Sounds familiar?

    In this 2-hour interactive webinar, you'll learn how to stop the storylines in your head and reclaim your freedom of choice. Using scientifically-proven techniques from neuroscience, acting, and storytelling, you'll develop a new form of self-leadership. You'll learn how to recognize and transform your inner stories and use new storylines as a source of power for your performance - whether on stage, in front of the camera, or in meetings. Instead of being stuck in a carousel of thoughts, you'll regain directorial control over your inner dialogues.

    You'll learn:

    • How your brain creates limiting stories (and why that's completely normal)

    • Why self-leadership is the key to authentic performance

    • How to interrupt negative storylines using acting techniques

    • Practical tools for more presence and expressiveness in all performance situations

    Format:

    • 2 hours of compact online training

    • Practical exercises in a safe environment

    • Interactive exchange in small groups

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    Souverän performen: Wie du deine inneren Storylines meisterst

    Mit Anna Momber

    Und da ist es schon wieer passiert: Du willst dein Wissen teilen, eine Präsentationen halten, Videos aufnehmen oder einfach an einem wichtigen Meeting teilnehmen - aber deine inneren Geschichten halten dich zurück. "Das kann ich nicht", "Was werden die anderen denken?", "Beim letzten Mal war ich auch nicht gut genug" - diese Gedanken kreisen und kreisen, bis sie deine wahre Kompetenz überschatten. Klingt vertraut?

    In diesem 2-stündigen interaktiven Webinar erfährst du, wie du die Storylines in deinem Kopf stoppst und dir so deine Wahfreiheitbzurcük holst. Mit wissenschaftlich fundierten Techniken aus Neurowissenschaft, Schauspiel und Storytelling entwickelst du eine neue Form der Selbstführung. Du lernst, wie du deine inneren Geschichten erkennst, transformierst und die neuen Storylines zu Kraftquelle für deine Performance nutzt - egal ob auf der Bühne, vor der Kamera oder im Meeting. Statt im Gedankenkarussell stecken zu bleiben, gewinnst du die Regiekompetenz über deine inneren Dialoge zurück.

    Du lernst:

    • Wie dein Gehirn limitierende Geschichten erschafft (und warum das völlig normal ist)

    • Warum Selbstführung der Schlüssel zu authentischer Performance ist

    • Wie du mit Techniken aus der Schauspielkunst negative Storylines unterbrichst

    • Praxis-Tools für mehr Präsenz und Ausdruckskraft in allen Performancesituationen

    Format:

    • 2 Stunden kompaktes Online-Training

    • Praktische Übungen in geschütztem Rahmen

    • Interaktiver Austausch in Kleingruppen

🔧 How it works: Buy a Storytelling Library Ticket for the month (49,00 €). All sessions within that month are included, and you can watch all our videos and use all the resources in the library in that month.

Register for the library or send an email to office@storytelling-symposium.de

↳ Do you want to learn and develop your storytelling with us throughout the year and need an invoice for a yearly membership, so you can use all the workshops? Mail us to office@storytelling-symposium.de.

Next Workshop

Storytelling Library

Telling the perfect story is a challenge — but one you can master. However, you don’t become a master storyteller, narrative coach or storytelling trainer over night.

Join the Storytelling Library and …

  • deepen your storytelling knowledge and skills with the resources of the Symposiums 2023 and 2024,

  • learn in a community of narrative experts and communication professionals — just ask, we give you advice,

  • get hands-on in monthly live online workshops (and other events) in English and German,

  • look forward to a special offer for our 2025 “Learning and Leadership” for you as a library member (week of Nov 11).

Storytelling Symposium 2024

Highlights

Keynote: “So, what’s your story?” Why researchers should love to answer this question (and ask it frequently)

Dr. Anne Schreiter spoke at day 1 (WHY) about storytelling in science.

Keynote: “The Modern Muse” — the future of storytelling, creativity and AI in IT.”

Enjoy the insights of business innovation award winner Simone Jo Moore, who spoke at our FUTURE STORYTELLING day.

Find more videos in our Youtube Channel.

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More from the Storytelling Symposium 2024

Find more insights and resources in the Symposium Library.

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Storytelling Symposium 2024

Meet our Speakers

Storytelling Symposium 2024

YouTube Channel

We are constantly uploading interviews and cutouts on Youtube, and we are also recording new interviews DE/EN.

Check out the Storytelling Symposium Youtube Channel.

The channel is in DE/EN. Switch the language setting to your language.

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