B Local Illinois

Last night B Local Illinois had the pleasure of partnering with StoryStudio Words for Work to create a truly magical evening filled with connection and community. A huge thank you to Jill Pollack and Nancy Goldstein for hosting, facilitating and inspiring the group. Everyone who participated in the workshop walked away with effective storytelling principles, a keen insights framework, and tools on how to present their own stories in an engaging way! Did you enjoy this workshop? Let us know what you'd like to see for future workshops from B Local IL!

Only 1 week left until the event of the summer!! Did you know...most companies have a professional development budget set aside for employees to use to further their skills? What better way to use the funds than to craft your own personal story and build relationships! Get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gMVmEWXh

Opportunity Alert 🚨 🚨 🚨 The story a company (or a person) tells isn’t about a skill or product; it’s about who they are and what they value. That story can either earn you confidence and trust, or a swipe into the trash. Remember, telling a good story is only half of the challenge. You have to be sure to connect and tell the story your audience needs to hear. If your opening lines sound something like: “We were founded in 2015 by our three founders who wanted to have an impact in their community…” Then it’s time to up your game. Join Jill Pollack and Nancy Goldstein for a unique story workshop on August 14, 2024 at 5:30pm. This will be a fast, entertaining, and useful dive into the why, how, which, and craft of using stories at work. This workshop will teach you to think differently about how you craft a narrative to tell your company's story or describe the vision for a project. We’ll look at some of the most potent elements of story craft and how to apply them to a pitch, proposal, presentation, and pretty much anything you communicate at work. Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gMVmEWXh

Join Jill Pollack and Nancy Goldstein for a unique story workshop; a fast, entertaining, and useful dive into the why, how, which, and craft of using stories at work. This workshop will teach you to think differently about how you craft a narrative to tell your company's story or describe the vision for a project. We’ll look at some of the most potent elements of story craft and how to apply them to a pitch, proposal, presentation, and pretty much anything you communicate at work. You’ll walk away with: - A strong understanding of why and how stories work in business - Practical strategies for structuring and presenting narratives in your proposals - New methods for identifying and understanding your audience - A framework for knowing if it's the "right" story - The power of the Image/Emotion/Action Trifecta - A new level of confidence in your own skills and creativity Get you tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gMVmEWXh

If one incredible facilitator wasn't enough, introducing the other half of the team, Nancy Goldstein! Nancy Goldstein has made a career of unlocking the magic of brands by using a rare blend of data-driven decision-making and creative problem solving. Her superpower is her ability to simplify complexity into creative strategies that move people to action. Nancy has worked on both the client and agency side, galvanizing teams around a common vision and strategy that brings that magic to life. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: https://lnkd.in/gMVmEWXh

We are so fortunate to have world class facilitators for our workshop Telling Stories: The Why and How of Stories in Business on August 14! Jill Pollack is a lifelong student of story and a fierce defender of its power. She is Chief Story Wrangler of StoryStudio Words for Work Chicago, where she founded a creative writing school and the Stories Matter Foundation. Jill teaches the art of crafting a good story to share for purpose. She puts people back in touch with their creative selves and helps them develop the stories they need to share to get work done and make their impact felt. Her personal mission: to help people build their creative confidence to tell the stories from their life and work that matter. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: https://lnkd.in/gMVmEWXh

Join Jill Pollack and Nancy Goldstein for a unique story workshop; a fast, entertaining, and useful dive into the why, how, which, and craft of using stories at work. This workshop will teach you to think differently about how you craft a narrative to tell your company's story or describe the vision for a project. We’ll look at some of the most potent elements of story craft and how to apply them to a pitch, proposal, presentation, and pretty much anything you communicate at work. You’ll walk away with: - A strong understanding of why and how stories work in business - Practical strategies for structuring and presenting narratives in your proposals - New methods for identifying and understanding your audience - A framework for knowing if it's the "right" story - The power of the Image/Emotion/Action Trifecta - A new level of confidence in your own skills and creativity Get you tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gMVmEWXh

Join us for the rescheduled Juneteenth Celebration, hosted by TOBY Agency in partnership with B Local Illinois. This special event will feature Natika Washington, MBA moderating a compelling conversation on the history of Juneteenth with Dr. LeKiesha French, Executive Director of the Future In Color Institute. The celebration will shine a spotlight on the achievements of Black communities in fulfilling generational dreams. Dr. LeKiesha French will share her visionary perspective on Economic Futurism and the empowerment of Black communities. She will unveil her latest collaboration with the Clinton Global Initiative to launch Project GDPX. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g6NEsWvf Don't miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and celebrate together!

We are proud to partner with Tomorrow Owned By You to present a transformative Juneteenth experience. Join the virtual event to have an engagement discussion about black futures, and real innovative solutions for economic growth. This is an intentional focus on community activation, to deeper connect, and to help propel the mission of the Black Wall Street movement and its spirit. This is where business and culture meet! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ghsazNkT

Such a pleasure being with the B Local Illinois community last night to hear from Christopher Marquis about how we can truly make impact in business. Big shoutout for Armanino LLP for being our hosts!