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Brand Storytelling and Corporate Narrative

A strong corporate narrative explains who an organisation is, why it matters and where it is going. This course covers narrative development, brand purpose, story structure, audience adaptation, storytelling across channels, employee storytellers and consistency.

5 days Classroom or live online English
Smart Horizon Certified - Global Leadership Consultants
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Facts inform but stories persuade and are remembered. This course helps you build and use a compelling corporate narrative.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses narrative workshops, story development exercises, case studies and presentation practice.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the role of storytelling in brand and reputation
  • Develop a corporate narrative
  • Apply story structures and techniques
  • Adapt stories for different audiences
  • Tell stories across channels
  • Engage employees as storytellers
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Communications and PR professionals
  • Brand and marketing managers
  • Senior leaders
  • Internal communication specialists
  • Content creators
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Corporate narrative
  • Story structure
  • Brand purpose
  • Audience adaptation
  • Multichannel storytelling
  • Storyteller development
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Power of Story

  1. 09:00–09:54Why stories work
  2. 09:54–10:48Brand and corporate stories
  3. 10:48–11:00Narrative and reputation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Narrative and reputation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Examples
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Story audit

Day 2Corporate Narrative

  1. 09:00–09:54Purpose, vision and values
  2. 09:54–10:48Narrative architecture
  3. 10:48–11:00Proof points
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Proof points (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Authenticity
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Narrative development

Day 3Story Techniques

  1. 09:00–09:54Story structures
  2. 09:54–10:48Characters and conflict
  3. 10:48–11:00Data in stories
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Data in stories (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Emotion
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Story writing

Day 4Channels and Audiences

  1. 09:00–09:54Audience adaptation
  2. 09:54–10:48Video and social
  3. 10:48–11:00Speeches and presentations
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Speeches and presentations (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Visual storytelling
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Channel stories

Day 5Storytelling Culture

  1. 09:00–09:54Employee storytellers
  2. 09:54–10:48Story collection
  3. 10:48–11:00Consistency
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Consistency (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Measurement
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Storytelling plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Kuala Lumpur 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Rome 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Singapore 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
London 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Dubai 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Paris 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 10 May - 14 May 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Dubai 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Vienna 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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