Storytelling is one of the most essential—yet often overlooked—skills in HR. Narrative shapes how people interpret change, how leaders make decisions, and how employees take action. In this interactive session, author and communication coach Nick Kindler shows HR professionals how to turn complex, high-stakes initiatives into clear, human, and compelling stories that cut through the noise.
Drawing on the neuroscience of storytelling and a proven narrative structure used by leaders across industries, Nick demonstrates how to shift from information-heavy updates to communication that aligns executives, equips managers, and strengthens employee engagement.
Participants will leave with practical tools they can use right away, including a narrative “story spine” for HR communication, a clarity-scoring method, and a digital copy of Nick’s book IMPACT
Learning Objectives:
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Build a repeatable narrative structure that simplifies complex HR change for managers and employees.
- Align HR–executive–manager communication around one consistent message framework.
- Apply a storytelling arc to HR updates (policy, systems, rewards, AI) to improve clarity and action.
- Use a lightweight “clarity score” and feedback prompt to measure communication impact.
- Strengthen their ability to influence and gain buy-in through compelling storytelling.
Who should attend this program?
- HR Managers
- HR Business Partners
- Advisors
- Mid- to senior-level HR professionals who lead or support organizational change initiatives.
Speaker(s)
Nick Kindler
A keynote speaker, communication coach, and eternal entrepreneur, Nick Kindler works with executive leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, and academics to become stronger, more effective communicators and speakers. Nick is the author of "Impact" a blueprint to help leaders become better communicators. A passionate advocate for innovation and storytelling,
Nick has served as Head of Programming at SingularityU Canada, TEDxToronto, and the Global Faculty Certification partner for Singularity University.
Nick is also a faculty member at Singularity University and The Growth Institute and is the former president of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Toronto.
As founder and CEO of Kindler & Company, he helps elevate leaders and their organizations through the power of story.