“It all Starts With A Story”, a talk on storytelling to Rotary Presidents and Leaders

Kat Gomez-Limchoc speaking to Rotary presidents and leaders.

Nagmalitong Yawa author, Kat Gomez-Limchoc, was asked to speak at the Rotary District Learning Assembly to help inspire its leaders to better capture the stories of all the social good projects of Rotary Clubs all over the Philippines.

Using the book as an example, she reminded the people in charge of the public image of the Rotary to “Bring in beauty and thoughtful design in how you tell your stories.”  This was the last of four key tips she shared, with the 3 others being: “Tell the story of the cause you are helping through a personal lens”, “Tell the story in a way that makes the problem and the solution clear”, and “Give your story a handle or memorable title.”

She then led an exercise for the participants to tell the story of a project close to their hearts in just one minute. The prize?  Panubok embroidered bookmarks made by the Panay Bukidnon, from whom the epic that inspired “Nagmalitong Yawa” came from. Inspired by this beautiful prize, so many equally beautiful project pitches were shared that got the room inspired and excited.

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