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Storytelling for a Healthy Hawaiʻi was a public health communications workshop coordinated by the Department of Health and presented by Ovation Communication.
Participants were introduced to storytelling frameworks and guided through hands-on exercises to build their storytelling capabilities. They explored real-life examples, practiced identifying key elements of a great story, collaborated in small groups to refine their narratives, and left with ideas and tools to create stories that align with the Healthy Hawai‘i Vision 2030.
Workshop Objectives- Recognize the Value of Storytelling: Learn how stories can be used to illustrate the importance of the HHSP 2030 and make the work relatable and actionable.
- Develop Storytelling Skills: Gain practical tools and frameworks to craft compelling narratives, including techniques for identifying key messages and structuring stories for maximum impact.
- Build Confidence in Sharing Stories: Learn strategies to overcome hesitation and confidently present their stories.
Presenter
Kerri Garbis is the CEO and founder of Ovation Communication, a globally recognized leader in Professional Presence and Speaker Development Training. Ovation leverages business-savvy professional actors to deliver customized coaching in public speaking, storytelling, and hybrid communication. A certified expert in Business Etiquette and Emotional Intelligence, Kerri also authored the popular business resource, "Presentation Skills for Managers," published by McGraw-Hill. Her TEDx Talk, "How to Rehearse Anything," has become a go-to resource for speakers looking to refine their presentation skills.