Advanced Storytelling Training for Trainers & Facilitators 2026
Enrich your workshops with memorable stories that captivate, engage and inspire.
July 23-24, 2026 | 9:00–17:30 | London
October 8-9, 2026 | 9:00–17:30 | Florence
Are you a trainer, facilitator, or speaker who wants to make your learning events unforgettable?
Imagine standing in front of a group in a workshop or on stage. Their eyes are on you, fully engaged, hanging onto every word.
This is the power of storytelling: captivating attention and transforming dry concepts into vivid experiences. Making ideas stick, and creating those unforgettable “aha” moments.
But storytelling can be daunting.
Ever felt a struggle to find the right story for your session?
Wondering how to structure it so it flows naturally?
Aspiring to tell stories that leave a stronger impact?
Advanced Storytelling Training will give you the tools, frameworks, and confidence to craft and deliver stories that inspire, connect, and educate.
It will also give you a chance to play, explore, experiment, get feedback, and pick up fresh inspiration from the stories of other creative trainers.
Throughout the workshop, you’ll:
- Explore specific and diverse examples of engaging, immersive stories
- Learn step-by-step instructions for crafting authentic, interesting stories that elevate your learning points
- Practice exercises designed to help you locate original, meaningful, and versatile stories from your own life
Why is storytelling key to learning?
Storytelling isn’t just another tool—it’s a game-changer that makes learning experiences engaging & memorable.
Think of the last time a story truly captured your attention.
How it pulled you in, how it felt almost like immersing yourself in a totally different world.
You empathized with the characters and their challenges, you proactively engaged with their choices, feared for them and rooted for them.
You were curious about where their path will take them, and what actions they would take.
It wasn’t just entertaining—it made you feel, think, or act differently.
That’s the power of storytelling in learning.
Here’s why storytelling is the ingredient that brings your workshops (or a speech) to a whole new level:
Engages the brain:
Stories activate emotions, make learning deeper and link new ideas to previous knowledge & experiences.
Boosts retention:
You’re 22 times more likely to remember facts told as part of a story.
Bridges the abstract with practical:
Stories turn theory into relatable, actionable ideas and vivid examples.
For trainers, educators & speakers, storytelling can:
Make it vivid and colorful:
Reshape dry content into engaging journey.
Anchor key concepts:
Make crucial insights stand out more vividly and remain with your participants long after the workshop.
Deepen trust:
Connect more deeply with your participants by sharing your own experiences openly, in a humble and vulnerable way.
Still, too often we shy away from storytelling.
We struggle to find or craft the right stories or worry our delivery lacks impact.
Click here to join us at Advanced Storytelling Training and become a master storyteller!
What you’ll gain by joining Advanced Storytelling Training
Learn frameworks & tools for storytelling
Learn step-by-step techniques to create, adapt, and deliver powerful stories.
Practice & feedback on your storytelling skills
Make your stories more personal, relevant, and engaging, and get real-time feedback to sharpen your storytelling.
Engage in a tailored learning experience
Advanced Storytelling Training is highly tailored to your needs and preferences, with customized tasks based on your goals & background, so you can apply everything directly to your work.
Discover many new stories & story repositories
Discover where to find - as well as how to craft - stories for any training situation.
Connect with like-minded yet diverse trainers, speakers & educators
Exchange ideas, learn from others, and build lasting relationships.
Get inspired & motivated to keep on discovering and using stories in your workshops
After listening to many amazing stories from other trainers, and seeing what a powerful tool they are when you use them, you will leave highly motivated to keep building up your storytelling skills.
How do previous participants see Trainers Toolbox Advanced Trainings?
Here's what some of our past course participants are saying (find more detailed testimonials at the bottom of this page):
How the event will unfold
We’ll begin the whole learning experience with a 2h online module couple of weeks before live days. On this online workshop, you will get the chance to meet the group, and we will set the foundation for the experience ahead.
We will open up the conversation about powerful stories, share some of the first tips & ideas, and discuss any questions to preparation for your own storytelling-related tasks.
Then the real action comes: we will begin the 2 day training with a series of inspiring stories that highlight the transformative power of storytelling.
These stories will provide experiential insights and spark creativity, offering plenty of ideas for stories you can use in your own work.
From there, we’ll dive into:
- Frameworks and practical tools for crafting and delivering stories
- Techniques for making stories more immersive, engaging, and easier to build
- Tips for adapting stories to different events, audiences, and purposes
- Creative examples of storytelling in action, including those from other participants
Between online session and live days, you’ll have an active task to prepare (and will need a couple of hours to prepare it).
It will be small session that you will be delivering on the live days. This task will not only give you hands-on practice but also serve as a foundation for feedback and group discussions during the training.
Through all the active tasks in the group, you’ll explore different stories, experiment with techniques, and refine your delivery through collaborative learning.
You’ll receive personalized feedback from both trainers and peers, helping you refine both your storytelling skills and your broader facilitation (or speaking) skills.
In the second half of Day 2, we’ll bring all the learnings together by playing with crafting and delivering your own story.
Sounds like a learning experience you would love to join? Sign up here:
Words of our alumni - Testimonials
While 2024 marks the first year when we are introducing the Advanced Storytelling Training, here’s what our alumni have to say about similar programs on Trainers Toolbox:
Logistics & practical details - dates, locations & fee
Dates
Location
Future locations depend on the preference of interested participants - so do get in touch and share your preference!
Fee / Price
Discounts: A 10% discount is available for alumni of Train the Trainer, other Advanced Bootcamps, or members of Trainers' Conversations.
What's included:
Contact us to explore if this is the right program for you – or to share your preference for future locations.
If you need help with planning the travel to the location, or any questions related to logistics, don’t be shy to reach out via contact form or signup form.
About the trainer –
Mirna Šmidt
Mirna Šmidt combines 18 years of experience in delivering training with a strong foundation in psychology and adult learning.
Mirna loves sharing messages about impactful learning & the science of positive psychology, often through powerful stories. You can see an example of one of her many speeches in her TEDx talk.
With an MSc in Engineering & Computing and an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology, she combines scientific insight with practical experience to create memorable, goal-driven learning experiences.
Mirna has delivered programs in over 30 countries for NGOs, startups, and corporations like Cisco, L’Oreal, and Molson Coors, engaging participants from more than 50 nations and leading workshops at global conferences such as HR Week, Hive Global Leaders Summit, and Women in Data Science.
As the founder of Trainers Toolbox and Happiness Academy, she focuses on empowering other trainers in facilitation skills, designing & delivering impactful learning experiences & positive psychology – the science of wellbeing.
Discover more about Mirna on LinkedIn – and do connect!
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
This training is designed for trainers, facilitators, and presenters with foundational experience who want to enhance their storytelling skills. If you’re unsure whether it’s a fit, feel free to contact us for guidance.
This program is specifically designed for those using storytelling in learning experiences. It’s tailored to the needs of trainers, facilitators, educators, and speakers who integrate storytelling into their sessions. While storytelling is a broad skill, our focus is on its application in learning environments.
Yes! While this training is designed primarily for trainers, facilitators, and educators, anyone who uses storytelling in an educational or learning context is welcome. If you create or deliver learning experiences—whether in workshops, presentations, coaching, or other settings—you’ll find valuable tools and techniques to enhance your storytelling skills.
This training is suitable for participants of varying skill levels. The focus is on growth and development, so beginners will gain essential tools, while more experienced participants will refine and elevate their storytelling.
• Comprehensive prework materials.
• Two full days of live training (including materials, training room & coffee breaks, but not accommodation or lunches).
• Hands-on practice, feedback, and a small group of 6 and up to 8 participants.
Yes, there will be some preparation involved. Before the training, you’ll complete 1–2 short tasks to help you get the most out of the sessions. During the training, you’ll also design and deliver a mini-session incorporating storytelling techniques. The time commitment for preparation varies individually—some participants spend around 2 hours, while others might invest up to 10 hours, depending on the task they choose and their approach.
Yes, contact us to discuss flexible payment options.
Yes, we’re happy to help with travel tips or logistics.
Once you invest in the program, refunds are not available as the training is customized for each participant. If you’re unable to attend, we encourage you to find someone else to take your place - however, it will be important that they are a good fit for the program. Join only if you’re fully committed to active participation, as your engagement greatly benefits both you and the group.
Train the Trainer is a science-based, hands-on course for new and experienced trainers who want to design and deliver powerful adult learning experiences.
Delievered over a 3-month with live online modules and finishing with 2 days in-person, it covers full foundations of all the aspects and skills that a trainer needs to master.
It’s a highly personalised program with 6 attendees only, where you keep switching between the roles of trainer and participant through active tasks, gaining rich feedback and continuously practicing while integrating new tools and models into your skillset with each step module.
It ensures you fill in any gaps in your practice, avoid common mistakes and traps that trainers do, and round-up your skills as a trainer.
On the other hand, Advanced Trainings for Trainers are 2 days in-person immersive learning experiences where we dive deep into one narrow and specific skill related to training - for example, facilitation, storytelling or training design.
Discover more about Train the Trainer at https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/train-the-trainer-course/
Unsure which of these learning experiences is the best fit for you?
At Trainers Toolbox, we currently offer 4 live & 1 online advanced trainings for trainers.
In live 2-days format, you can join us for
- Advanced Facilitation Training
- Advanced Storytelling Training
- Advanced Presentation Skills Training
- Advanced Training Design Training
In online format, join the course on Optimal Emotions for Learning to bring your workshops to a whole new level of depth.
Explore the full range of the advanced courses at https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/courses/
Trainers’ Conversations is a year-long online peer community that brings together 22 experienced trainers for monthly conversations that are deep, energizing, and honest. You’ll explore new tools, share challenges, and receive real feedback – on everything from facilitation and learning design to business development.
It’s more than professional development. It’s creative spark, meaningful connection, and a supportive circle that evolves with you. It is a perfect community to join after attending Train the Trainer or one of the Advanced Trainings to keep practicing those skills throughout the whole year.
Ready to transform your workshops & speeches through storytelling?
Join a select group of 8 participants to unlock the power of storytelling for more immersive, engaging, and memorable learning experiences.
Still have questions?
For any questions or to discuss if this program is the right fit for you, feel free to reach out through our contact form.