STORYTELLING VS. SIMPLE COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS TRAINING
A training in simple and effective communication.
A training focused only on the practical aspects of communication.
Storytelling and simple communication in a typically business format.
Practical tips and mentoring to support skill development.
Can storytelling be combined with simple communication?
Storytelling has been a hot topic in recent years. We all know it’s a powerful tool that allows us to engage, inspire, and persuade our audience. But it’s not suitable for every situation. In fact, using storytelling alone will not bring good results. Simple Communication is also necessary – meaning a message that is clear, precise, and concise. From experience, we know it’s difficult to combine these two modes – storytelling and simple communication – within one statement or presentation. Some people tend to go into long storytelling digressions, while others, on the contrary, speak briefly and precisely but without the narrative form that could spark the audience’s emotions. Meanwhile, communication mastery lies in balancing both of these modes. In the training, we teach how to effectively combine storytelling with simple communication. Both forms of communication are essential tools for every future leader and manager.
What is simple communication?
Watch Piotr Garlej’s talk on Simple Communication
Agenda of storytelling vs. simple communication training
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Narrative structures
Essential elements of every good story
A formula for a story that engages the audience
How to persuade, inspire, and motivate the audience through storytelling
Examples of practical storytelling use in business
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Tricks to enhance your speech
Rhetorical tools
Humor and anecdote – how to create funny and engaging stories
Ways to tell stories that resonate the most
Verifying the effectiveness of your speech
Other useful tricks
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Rules of simple and effective business communication
Most common mistakes in business communication
Simple tricks to improve your business communication
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Good communication practices
Simplifying language
Good email writing practices
Good practices for creating presentation content
Good practices for spoken communication
Guidelines for communication with supervisors
Guidelines for communication with your team
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Exercises
Each participant constructs their own message
Trainer’s feedback
Mentoring – six months of trainer support, tips, and the possibility of individual email consultation
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Trainer: Piotr Garlej
Founder of SlideFormation
International expert in presentations, business communication, PowerPoint, Google Slides, storytelling, data storytelling, and public speaking
Speaker at major international conferences (twice at Present to Succeed), two-time TEDx speaker
Author of a book "Effective Presentations step-by-step
Since 2016, he has trained over 1,000 participants in workshops and trainings
Since 2017, university lecturer at Civitas University
Collaborator with the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN), preparing scientists for grant committee presentations
Together with his team, creates presentations for HSBC, Nestle, Mars, Netia, Credit Agricole, WP, Jeronimo Martins, and many other brands
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FAQ – storytelling vs. simple communication training
For those who want to master the art of crafting messages that are both emotionally engaging and precise – future masters of communication.
How to combine the power of storytelling with the clarity and simplicity of a clear message – emotion and precision in one.
It’s the most advanced communication training in our offer – designed for those who want to reach the highest level.
Basic knowledge of communication is helpful, but what truly matters is your ambition and willingness to grow.
Pricing and details
The training can take place online or in-person.
The duration ranges from 4 to 16 hours, depending on the group size and the preferred format.
In-company trainings are priced individually.
Our training – with top recommendations
“Despite the stressful conditions in which we had to execute the event together, SlideFormation showed exceptional initiative, deep commitment, and composure — all of which contributed to the project’s full success.”
“The presentations created by Studio Prezentacji stand out for their creativity, attention to detail, and aesthetic quality — and most importantly, each one has become a strong asset in supporting our sales efforts.”
"The presentations delivered by Studio Prezentacji stand out with their exceptional aesthetics and clear, impactful messaging – a key factor in the effectiveness of our sales. A reliable, timely, and creative business partner.”
“All projects carried out by Studio Prezentacji were delivered on time and with a high level of professionalism, fully in line with our expectations. Their engagement, speed, quality of work, and ability to propose creative solutions tailored to our needs are the team’s key strengths. We are very satisfied with the collaboration.”
“The Studio Prezentacji team are fantastic presentation designers. They’re not only PowerPoint wizards, but also have an excellent sense of style and aesthetics. We've been working together for several years, and I can always count on them – they’re fast, detail-oriented, and always on time.”
“The execution of the project was excellent at every stage of our collaboration. Great communication, punctuality, and a highly professional approach – all at the highest level. The final presentation exceeded our expectations and is still in use within our company.”
“Mr. Piotr’s course is a fantastic dose of knowledge, delivered in a very accessible way. Great examples and a clear step-by-step approach to improving how you build presentations.”
“I’m deeply impressed by how practical the course is. It offers a lot of in-depth knowledge of the tool itself. The number of techniques for presenting data is so high that after just a few minutes of practice, your presentations are transformed.”
“I highly recommend getting in touch with Piotr and joining his course. His knowledge is vast, and the way he shares it is perfectly tailored to the audience.”
“Piotr has an amazing way of explaining things. He makes every topic feel clear and easy to apply. A truly inspiring course — after it, I was able to do things that just hours earlier felt like complete magic.”
“To me, Piotr is an expert and a true enthusiast when it comes to creating presentations. He's a great speaker — you listen with genuine interest and admiration for his experience, knowledge, and passion for his craft. Highly recommended!”
„The ability to simplify
means to eliminate the unnecessary so that
the necessary may speak."
Hans Hoffmann
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