The Art of Storytelling: A Workshop with Lidia Akar

Storytelling is not just about sharing your idea; it’s about inspiring belief, winning trust, and creating momentum around your vision. 

Whether you are a founder pitching your company, preparing for job interviews, or making connections, your ability to tell a compelling story can make the difference between being remembered and forgotten. Investors, customers, partners, employers, and team members make decisions based on emotions and logic. A clear, authentic story transforms your experiences and visions into opportunities and a mission that people want to be a part of. It shows not only what you’re building, but why it matters. 

By participating in this interactive workshop facilitated by Lidia Akar, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Understand the elements of effective storytelling.  
• Build confidence in sharing your stories and communicating your vision to others.  
• Apply and strengthen storytelling techniques to present your experiences, ideas, and achievements with authenticity and impact. 

This workshop is one of the sessions of a six-part series, designed to help you cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. 

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PLEASE NOTE:

Photography, audio and video recording may occur throughout this event. Therefore, by attending Curiosity to Creation, you hereby authorize the University of Toronto to take your photograph, video and/or record your voice and grant the university all rights to these sounds, still or moving images in any medium for educational, promotional, marketing, advertising or other such purposes that support the mission of the university. If you do not consent to this, please speak with a university representative upon your arrival.