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Why Tell Tales? Storytelling and Self-Presentation

October 11, 2020/in Communication /by Benita Hansraj

Synopsis

When we want to get small children to eat more vegetables, go to sleep or agree to sit quietly in the car, often we will tell them a story. Why? Because stories are a great way to connect, to create intimacy and partnership, and to generate emotion and action. Apparently, we grown-ups work in precisely the same way. This is why, if we want to influence and encourage cooperation, it is useful to know how to tell a story. Research findings show that our ability to absorb information through a story is 11 times better than without it. However, this is only if we know how to tell it. Over the course of the sessions, we will discover what makes a collection of facts into a story and what makes a story into a good one. We will learn when to use a personal story and what mistakes should be avoided when choosing to do so. We will recognize our own personal “story bank” and identify which of our stories are activating and which can be used to encourage trust and empathy in a professional arena. We will practice how to tell our story and create an effective self-presentation using the principles of storytelling to connect and maintain our listeners’ attention.

Outcomes

We will utilize tools from the storytelling and theatre worlds. We will draw inspiration from wonderful storytellers; simulate in pairs and in a group, and practice giving and receiving feedback. Throughout the workshop, to make the learning practical, each participant will be given the opportunity to take the stage so as to gain experience and practice. The workshop is interactive and requires active participation. It is not a lecture.

Session Dates

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 9:30-13:30

About the Instructor

Inbar Amir has acquired two skillsets – one from her experience in theatre and writing, and another from her experience in education and management. In her work she combines her knowledge from these two worlds. Inbar uses tools from the theatre world in workshops on communication, presentation and storytelling which she delivers to diverse groups in Israel and abroad including in the academic, business, social and educational realms. Inbar specializes in preparing speakers for conferences, either individually or in group sessions, with the aim of making academic data accessible to the general public. She teaches writing and storytelling at “Sadnaot Habait” by Eshkol Nevo and Orit Gidali. Inbar is a screenwriter, playwright and director. She participated as a speaker in TEDx Jaffa in 2014 and today works with TEDx speakers around the world in preparation for their talks.

For more information about the Azrieli Fellows Program please contact:

fellows@azrielifoundation.org

Azrieli Fellows Program

85 Medinat HaYehudim St.
Herzliya Pituach 4676672
Israel

Appearance, Media and Transformation: The Amanda Method (Semester A)

October 10, 2020/in Communication /by Benita Hansraj

Synopsis

The academic world poses many challenges. Often we find ourselves in a crucial moment, the moment of truth! This might be an important research presentation, job talk, an appearance before potential donors, fundraising endeavors, academic and industry-related conferences, managing a team meeting or even a job interview. During these decisive moments, we essentially need to leave our comfort zone and daily routine, and put on a show. We must present the right face for the right occasion – and to do so we have to call upon characteristics and qualities which might be uncomfortable and unfamiliar to us. It is therefore not surprising that after such endeavors, we tend to feel “not ourselves” or “not good enough”. During the workshop, I will introduce the “AMANDA method” and other tools from the acting arena, and adapt them to the research and academic arena. This, to provide participants with tools to achieve career goals in the research realm and in different avenues that life may lead to.

Outcomes

The “AMANDA method” workshop will provide participants with tools to assist them in decisive moments and enable them to introduce themselves and their research successfully: How do you “put on a show”? How do you overcome anxiety, confusion and embarrassment? How do you get rid of stress and distress? How do you arouse interest and how do you overcome stage fright? How do you produce the “right face for the right occasion”?

Session Dates

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 11:00-13:00

Thursday, December 16, 2021 11:00-13:00

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 11:00-13:00

Thursday, December 23, 2021 11:00-13:00

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:00-13:00

Thursday, December 30, 2021 11:00-13:00

About the Instructor

Zohar Strauss has worked with various groups since his youth, a leader in the Scouts, and a training instructor during his military service. After studying law in England, he took a gap year “to figure out what he really wanted to do”. This year turned into three years at the Yoram Levinstein Acting Studio, a 15-year career and parts in films, theater and television. Among other things, Zohar won the Ophir Prize on his role in the movie “Lebanon’. The son of a physicist and mathematician, he teaches drama, and his students include some of Israel’s prominent actors. He has been engaged in the development of various models which in time turned into the “AMANDA method”.

For more information about the Azrieli Fellows Program please contact:

fellows@azrielifoundation.org

Azrieli Fellows Program

85 Medinat HaYehudim St.
Herzliya Pituach 4676672
Israel

Picking a Fight: Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management

October 10, 2020/in Communication /by Benita Hansraj

Synopsis

One of the challenging things when working with people is, well, working with people. We think differently, interpret actions differently, and create an atmosphere around us that isn’t always what we had intended. Through this workshop, we will get to know tools and skills for interpersonal communication and for recognizing and managing conflicts. We will learn to improve our communication with the people around us in both personal and professional contexts; to recognize emerging conflicts and manage them – all the while strengthening our control and freedom of choice within the situation.

Outcomes

The professional tools utilized in this workshop are varied and interactive and cultivate experiential and inclusive learning. The workshop is interactive and encourages active participation while maintaining the level of exposure appropriate for each participant. It is not a lecture.

Session Dates

Monday, March 7, 2022 20:00-21:30

Monday, March 14, 2022 20:00-21:30

Monday, March 21, 2022 20:00-21:30

About the instructor

Inbar Amir has acquired two skillsets – one from her experience in theatre and writing, and another from her experience in education and management. In her work she combines her knowledge from these two worlds. Inbar uses tools from the theatre world in workshops on communication, presentation and storytelling which she delivers to diverse groups in Israel and abroad including in the academic, business, social and educational realms. Inbar specializes in preparing speakers for conferences, either individually or in group sessions, with the aim of making academic data accessible to the general public. She teaches writing and storytelling at “Sadnaot Habait” by Eshkol Nevo and Orit Gidali. Inbar is a screenwriter, playwright and director. She participated as a speaker in TEDx Jaffa in 2014 and today works with TEDx speakers around the world in preparation for their talks.

For more information about the Azrieli Fellows Program please contact:

fellows@azrielifoundation.org

Azrieli Fellows Program

85 Medinat HaYehudim St.
Herzliya Pituach 4676672
Israel

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