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ISN homepage Indian Storytelling Network Ahmedabad Storytellers 1) Anita Shah. 2) Kavita
Shah. 3) Yogita
Ahuja. 1 Anita Shah. Anita is an
enthusiastic and passionate storyteller, captivating audiences across diverse
settings. She started with delivering online stories for children in the
covid times, honing the craft with gestures and props through interactive
sessions. Anita expanded her storytelling skills by collaborating with
educators, parents, and educational technology platforms. She is currently
applying storytelling techniques in the realm of business communication,
working with professionals to help them elevate their narrative prowess. Professional
Experience: 1) Children's
Storytelling (2020 onward): Initiated storytelling
journey with a focus on engaging narratives for children. Developed and
implemented interactive storytelling sessions to encourage creativity,
imagination and improve vocabulary in young minds. 2) Educational
Collaboration (2020 onward): Conducted workshops
for parents, teachers empowering them to become effective storytellers.
Conducted Storytelling sessions for children (schools and edtech platforms) 3) Business
Communication Storytelling (2022 onward): Transitioned into the
corporate realm, applying storytelling principles to enhance communication
strategies. Working with professionals to incorporate storytelling techniques
for impactful presentations, pitches and internal communications. Key Areas of
Expertise: Anita is able to
tailor storytelling approaches to diverse age groups and audiences. She
facilitates measurable improvements in communication effectiveness for
educators and professionals alike. She applies and adapts traditional
storytelling techniques for business communication. Education: B.Com Professional
Development: Helen O'Grady Certificate for Storytelling. Skills:
Storytelling, Interactive Session Design, Educational Collaboration, Business
Communication, Workshop Facilitation, and Audience Engagement. Services Offered: 1) English and
Gujarati Storytelling for Children. Engaging storytelling sessions in
both English and Gujarati languages. Tailored content suitable for various
age groups and developmental stages. Interactive sessions to encourage
creativity, imagination, language skills, and cultural appreciation. 2) Professional
Storytelling Services: Collaborative workshops and guidance for
professionals to integrate storytelling techniques into their communication
strategies. Customized sessions for presentations, pitches, and internal
communications. Why Storytelling? Universal
Appeal: Storytelling transcends age, culture, and background, making it a
powerful communication tool. Children love stories and learn with fun! Emotional
Connection: Storytelling evokes emotions, making your message more
memorable and impactful. Versatility: Applicable across various
contexts, from educational settings to corporate boardrooms. Skill
Development: Listening to, telling, and discussing stories facilitates
the development of essential skills such as empathy, creativity, and
effective communication. To Engage Our Services: Initial consultation to understand one’s
specific requirements and goals. Customized Programs: Tailored
storytelling programs designed to meet the unique requirements of your child,
audience, or organization. Follow-Up Support: Ongoing support for
children to understand and integrate storytelling techniques in their
academic work. Ongoing support to ensure the successful integration of
storytelling techniques into one’s communication strategy. A photo is here. Contact 98250 15503 bageechaoutdoors@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXDrpAMrVn9htdUdSfpkXiQ https://www.facebook.com/bageechatheoutdoors https://www.instagram.com/onlinestories_activities_kids 2 Kavita Shah. Kavita is planning to open a Literacy
Centre and a Reading and Storytelling Club in Ahmedabad. She likes to work with children –
and their parents and teachers – to help all involved gain insights into
different aspects of storytelling. On
Independence Day, 2023, she told stories for 400 students (Stds 1 to 8) at a
government school in Ahmedabad. Kavita likes to enable young
people to have visions and goals, and to increasingly develop life skills,
especially those involving empathy, resilience, reflection, personal growth,
and transformation. Kavita has excellent communication
and instructional skills. She is a
certified Grammar and Creative Writing Teacher, Public Speaking Facilitator,
and Career Counsellor. She has worked as an English,
Social Studies, and Business Studies tutor for students in the 8th to 12th
Stds (ICSE, IGCSE, and CBSE boards).
She was a Home Educator (in Mumbai) from 2002 to 2016. Currently home tutoring Higher secondary students. She has entrepreneurship
experience from 2016 to 2021 (also in Mumbai) as a Sole Proprietor and Travel
Consultant for domestic and international destinations. Kavita is an Accredited
Storyteller, having completed the Beginners Storytelling course of Kathalaya,
Bengaluru, which is led by Geeta Ramanujam and is affiliated with the
International Storytelling Center, USA.
Kavita has also studied Bharatnatyam Dance, and has done Pushtimargiya
Haveli Sangeet certification in classical Kirtan singing. Kavita recently completed studying
Storytelling online with Rituparna Ghosh (New Delhi, Your Story Bag). She will be
studying Storytelling with Eric Miller (Chennai, World Storytelling
Institute) and pursuing the Diploma in Storytelling at Kathalaya. Kavita is fluent in Gujarati,
English, Hindi, and Marathi. A photo of Kavita is here. Contact info kavitashah.ks@gmail.com 89286 17361. 83201
26046. 3 Yogita Ahuja. Yogita
is the founder of "I Nurture Me" Learning Services, an educational
consulting and corporate training organization. She comes with 15 years of
training and consulting experience. She is an accredited Storyteller,
certified by the International Institute of Storytelling, USA, and Kathalaya,
Bengaluru. She likes to work with adults -- corporate leaders, teachers,
trainers, and parents -- to help them gain insights into different aspects of
storytelling for communication and leadership. She
has now partnered with Kathalaya to offer Kathalaya’s Story Space programs
for children in Ahmedabad. Yogita
is a post-graduate in Training from the Indian Chapter of American Society
for Training and Development (ISTD). She is a certified English language
teacher from TESOL, USA. Yogita
has personally trained more than 5,000 young and mid-senior level leaders
representing leading Indian and Multinational companies in the corporate
sector. She has worked with around 500 students and teachers in the education
sector. Her vision is to help each one discover the joy of learning through
storytelling. Yogita
has worked with and trained senior leaders in companies such as Adani Gas
Ltd, DB Schenker India, Pavit Ceramics and Tiles, Bajaj Finserv, Colgate
India, Lodha group, and Mahindra Group companies. Schools
she has worked with in Ahmedabad include Udgam School for Children, Red
Bricks Foundation, Zydus School for Excellence, and HB Kapadia - The 9 Kids. Contact
info 98119
01858 yogita@inurtureme.com Facebook
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