YOUNG MCA COMMUNICATIONS MASTERCLASS | STORYTELLING WITH SIMON BUCKNALL
Whether you’re introducing yourself in a meeting, interviewing for a role, or participating in a networking event, the ability to tell a compelling story and articulate your value is a crucial skill for young consultants.
Many people struggle to sell themselves or their ideas – not because they aren’t capable, but because they pitch in the wrong way. When the pressure is on, getting an audience to really listen to you becomes a challenge.
Join the Young MCA for this practical, interactive session, where you will learn a simple, powerful process for structuring and conveying your story effectively. Perfect for helping young consultants develop their skills as storytellers, attendees will have the opportunity to hone their own short pitch – whether it’s promoting an idea, a product, or even themselves.
About Simon:
An award-winning international speaker, Simon helps leaders to achieve greater impact through the spoken word.
In 2017, he placed 2nd out of 30,000+ competing speakers in the Final of the World Championship of Public Speaking, held in Vancouver, Canada.
A full-time speaker, coach and facilitator since 2008, Simon has extensive experience coaching leaders at the highest level – FTSE 100 & Fortune 100 executives, partners in private equity, politicians and academics as well as entrepreneurs, MBAs and leaders in the not-for-profit sector.
Simon is also a long-standing Adjunct Faculty member for Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government and a Visiting Fellow in Professional Skills at Cambridge University’s Department of Engineering.
His early career background spans executive headhunting in software & services, FMCG corporate brand strategy consulting plus a stint working in the British Parliament. He has featured as an expert commentator on BBC World News, BBC London Radio, Channel 5 News and on international broadcast radio networks around the world.
In 2018, Simon was the opening speaker for TEDxLondon at the Royal Festival Hall. He was awarded the Freedom of London in 2013 and is the current Chair of the English-Speaking Union’s London Oracy Group, helping young people in schools develop the speaking and listening skills they need to thrive.