Session: Story-Driven Leadership: Unlocking Engagement, Accountability, and Results
Transformative storytelling strategies for leaders who want to connect authentically, inspire action, and drive measurable outcomes.
Imagine walking into a team meeting where half the room avoids eye contact, emails buzz quietly under the table, and enthusiasm feels like a distant memory. Your talented team—the one you’ve invested in and care about deeply—feels disconnected, disengaged, and unsure of their purpose. You’re left wondering: How can I reignite their passion, align their efforts, and inspire real accountability?
The answer lies in the stories you tell. Stories have the power to rebuild trust, foster belonging, and drive results—but only when told with authenticity and purpose. This session reveals how leaders can harness storytelling to bridge gaps, inspire teams, and create a culture where everyone feels aligned and motivated to achieve meaningful goals.
This engaging and actionable session equips leaders with powerful storytelling techniques from The Story-Driven Leadership Framework™ to connect deeply with their teams, build accountability, and drive cultural alignment. Aleya Harris, an award-winning speaker and expert in Radically Authentic Strategic Storytelling, reveals how leaders can use narrative to transform communication, align teams, and achieve sustainable results.
Key Takeaways:
1. Engage and Align Teams Through the SPARK Philosophy™
Learn to apply the SPARK principles (Storytelling, Perspective, Alignment, Resilience, Kinship) to craft authentic, purpose-driven stories that capture attention, align teams with organizational goals, and motivate action. By integrating these principles, leaders create clarity and connection, fostering engagement even in moments of challenge or change.
2. Build Accountability and Connection With StorySpark™ Techniques
Discover practical storytelling techniques to inspire trust, empower teams, and foster a culture of accountability. Learn how to use feedback as a storytelling tool to create belonging and drive growth. Participants will leave equipped to motivate their teams with clear, compelling narratives that reinforce alignment and ownership.
3. Achieve Results Through Story-Driven Leadership
Master strategies to structure and deliver impactful stories that improve collaboration, strengthen leadership communication, and achieve measurable business outcomes. These actionable techniques enable leaders to drive team performance and build a thriving workplace culture aligned with organizational goals.
This session combines high-energy delivery, audience participation, and actionable strategies to ensure concepts resonate and stick. Attendees will leave with ready-to-implement tools like the 3-Minute Leadership Story Framework to tackle real-world challenges.
Designed for HR leaders, corporate executives, and team managers, this session ensures participants are equipped to:
Motivate their teams with authentic, purpose-driven stories.
Strengthen trust, accountability, and connection within their organizations.
Build a culture of engagement and alignment that leads to measurable success.
Aleya Harris understands the challenges leaders face in today’s dynamic workplace and delivers insights that align with organizational priorities. This session is the key to transforming leadership communication and creating lasting impact.
Bio
Aleya Harris is the spark for your spark™. A trailblazer in purpose-driven story crafting, she is a marketing executive and ex-Google Vendor Partner who brings her dynamic experience to her role as the CEO of The Evolution Collective Inc. Aleya is an international award-winning speaker, the founder and lead trainer of Spark the Stage ™, and the host of the award-winning Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast. She is also the bestselling author of Spark the Stage: Master the Art of Professional Speaking and Authentic Storytelling to Captivate, Inspire, and Transform Your Audience. Her unique approach as a Strategic Storytelling Consultant has revolutionized the way businesses communicate, transforming workplace cultures and market positioning. With her dynamic energy and proven methodologies, Aleya guides clients to unlock their potential, articulate their radically authentic stories, and achieve unparalleled success.