Great points Emily! I am just starting to create a brand for myself and have struggled with both story telling to myself and to others. I can definitely see how the points you have raised can work. I'll be sure to refer to the elements needed to tell a good story every now and then.

&nbsp;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!&nbsp;<h4>What you will learn:</h4><ul><li>How to distinguish good from bad storytelling</li><li>What happens to the brain when we listen to or read a good story, and how that influences our behaviour</li><li>How storytelling can help your career, from giving better product demos to getting hired or promoted</li><li>How to figure out your brand of storytelling amd build your own audience</li></ul><h4>About the speaker:</h4>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.&nbsp;<h4>Our favourite quotes:&nbsp;</h4><blockquote>“It's human to empathize more with a real person and their personal account than a statistic.”</blockquote><blockquote>“If storytelling can get a tech bro to do some self-evaluation, then I'm convinced that it's truly magic.”</blockquote><blockquote>“Without public stories like theirs, would change have ever happened at these companies?”</blockquote><blockquote>“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.”</blockquote><blockquote>“You all deserve to be known for what you do”</blockquote><blockquote>“Stories live in all of us and can be an incredible tool for building your brand, being better at your job and creating change.”</blockquote><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/tVND2WQ51LM"></oembed></figure>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 👇

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

Emily Kager