“How to Master the Art of Storytelling” — with Emily Kager

In this special masterclass offered by 50inTech, Emily Kager shares various tips and tricks to help you tell your own story better—whether it’s introducing yourself at a networking event or on a stage, or sharing an issue you care about on social media, Emily’s tips will unleash the authentic storyteller in you! 

What you will learn:

• How to distinguish good from bad storytelling
• What happens to the brain when we listen to or read a good story, and how that influences our behaviour
• How storytelling can help your career, from giving better product demos to getting hired or promoted
• How to figure out your brand of storytelling amd build your own audience

About the speaker:

Emily Kager studied neuroscience and classical studies, then got an MA in Interdisciplinary Computer Science. She's now a mobile developer in San Francisco at Uber working mostly on Android, and went viral on TikTok after posting a satirical video about women's hiring processes at tech companies. 

Our favourite quotes: 

“It's human to empathize more with a real person and their personal account than a statistic.”

“If storytelling can get a tech bro to do some self-evaluation, then I'm convinced that it's truly magic.”

“Without public stories like theirs, would change have ever happened at these companies?”

“The way that you narrate your own autobiographical story, even to yourself, can impact your sense of well-being and lead to higher confidence and better outcomes.”

“You all deserve to be known for what you do”

“Stories live in all of us and can be an incredible tool for building your brand, being better at your job and creating change.”

This masterclass was part of the bootcamp “ What I really really want” offered by 50inTech. The original title was “The Power of Storytelling Yourself”.

Here is a written summary 👇