Workshops

Empowering Purpose-Driven Leaders to Tell Stories that Inspire Change

Learn how to tell your story, capture your impact, and build the visibility you deserve. I teach social impact professionals how to craft powerful stories, take compelling photos, and inspire deeper trust in the communities they serve.

Matt delivering a workshop to teachers at the NASUWT conference in Birmingham, about using our lived experience to create personal brands and stories that can change lives. Teachers learned effective ways to share their work and make a bigger difference.

Birmingham, UK. © Matt Mahmood-Ogston

Not all storytelling workshops are the same

Learn From a 'By and For' Guide Who Understands Purpose-Led Impact.

My storytelling and photography workshops are designed for Founders, CEOs, Charity Leaders, Social Impact Professionals, and Purpose-Driven Brands who want to create authentic change.

I have spent a decade leading award-winning campaigns that reached millions, driving real-world impact through the power of human-centred storytelling.
Now, I teach organisations like yours how to craft stories that move hearts, capture the true spirit of your mission, and inspire action.

When you join my workshops, you gain practical skills in ethical storytelling, impactful photography, and visibility strategies - so you can grow trust, deepen engagement, and achieve your mission with greater power.

Work with me, and you will walk away with tools to share your story authentically, amplify your impact, and inspire the support you deserve.

Why does storytelling matter for purpose-driven leaders?

A powerful story is your most valuable tool for driving change, building trust, and securing lasting support.

But most leaders struggle to capture their impact in a way that truly connects with the hearts and minds of their audience.

In my workshops, you’ll learn how to shape your lived experience, your organisation’s impact, and your mission into stories that are ethical, human-centred, and unforgettable.

You’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and skills you need to build a stronger emotional connection with the communities and stakeholders you serve.

Because when your story is told well, your impact can reach further than you ever imagined.

What you will learn - and why it matters?

Storytelling is not about showing off. It is about moving people to care, act, and believe in your mission.

In these workshops, you will:

  • Learn the proven storytelling structures used by Hollywood, TED Talks, and global movements

  • Capture authentic photography that strengthens your message

  • Build your confidence in sharing personal and organisational impact stories

  • Understand how to avoid the common mistakes that dilute trust

  • Create a strategic plan to use storytelling across campaigns, reports, social media, and donor communications

These workshops are designed to empower you to step into your voice, showcase your work with integrity, and make your mission impossible to ignore.

Because when you lead with story and proof, the world listens.