Cork Stories:  Public Speaking and Presence for Wine Professionals

Public speaking workshops for the wine industry focus primarily on the art of telling a great story to make the people behind a brand memorable. Workshops feature opportunities to practice and play in a supportive, low-stakes environment. Every activity is rooted in a mindset of abundance; each person has a unique voice that helps us connect and broaden our perspective.

Tell a Great Story (CORK Stories Part 1): Apply the CORK Story framework to get to the heart of any wine talk. This workshop begins by addressing the fact that public speaking doesn’t come naturally to most people, and provides simple techniques to get more comfortable in front of a crowd. The core of the workshop, however, is how to tell a great story. Participants will work in groups to tell the story of an existing wine brand or wine event.

Tell Your Story (CORK Stories Part 2): Apply the CORK Story framework to develop your own wine talk. Participants will use a simple, repeatable framework to tell their own “tendril” story- one that is maleable, fresh, and unique to each person. Participants will also play a vital role as audience members, offering feedback on what makes each story resonate.

Speaking on the Fly: No time? No problem! This workshop offers fast & loose extemporaneous speaking practice for those days when you need to get it together fast. Participants will engage in fun, low-stakes practice for introductions, answering questions, and telling a quick story on their feet.