Story Telling to Influence

Using our stories to make a difference

Our authentic life stories are often full of struggles, conflict and trauma.

But they also show bravery, resilience and courage, and are bursting with wisdom and learning.

So how can we use that wisdom to influence policy and decision makers?

And how do we turn our stories into powerful tools for change?

Our short course “Storytelling to Influence” will help you to do just that.

What you will learn on the course.

How to influence policy and decision makers
Why our stories so important
How to use your own story to create change
Staying in control

If you want to make a difference by using the lessons and wisdom from your life, then this is the course for you.

Duration

This is a 2 hour online course

Who is it for?

This is for anyone one who wants to use their own story to influence and also for those who may be working with others who want to “share”.

Opportunities

They will be opportunities for you to join existing groups that are already making a difference.

Previous attendees

To date over 1000 fantastic people have participated in Expert Link training courses. Individual participants have reported successes such as moving into employment, having books published, presenting their own local radio show, picking up recovery, setting up successful homelessness projects, inspired meaningful co-production within their service and creating local networks alongside others aiming to make a positive change to society.

About Expert Link

Expert Link is a peer led organisation championing the voice of people with lived experience of multiple disadvantages, including homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, offending and domestic violence and abuse. We advocate for a world where people with lived experience of multiple disadvantages are treated as equal partners in decisions made about our lives.

We have a national network of people with lived experience of multiple disadvantages, using their wisdom to influence local and national policy. Our network is diverse, brought together by a programme of strengths-based training which supports people with lived experience to be involved in service development and influencing national policy change.

About your trainer

David has experienced childhood trauma, substance addiction, mental illness and homelessness, as well as having been on active service while a member of the armed forces.

He is the founder and CEO of Expert Link. He has over ten years’ experience in coproduction - working at individual, community, organisational, local and national government levels.

He has trained hundreds of people in the art of co-production, including individuals accessing services, frontline workers, middle management, members of senior leadership teams, commissioners, local authority leads and national Government officials.

David has developed numerous groups around the country, is a member of several panels and committees, including the Governments Rough Sleeper Advisory Panel and has been recognised internationally for the work he does.