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“How to master the art of storytelling” at LinkedIn HQ


Kalle Ryan delivering a Storytelling Workshop at LinkedIn EMEA HQ in Dublin. Kalle is holding a mic in one hand and his other hand is directing the audience's attention to a slide with an image of a red mug with the caption "The relationship between story and value"

A storytelling session at the Grand Prix sales event in LinkedIn’s EMEA Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

I just got back from a great morning at LinkedIn EMEA HQ, where I kicked off their Grand Prix Sales Event with a keynote about the art of storytelling.

As it happens, I was a last minute replacement, so I had to quickly condense my two day workshop on storytelling into a turbo version that covered the highlights in 45 minutes! Nevertheless, we still managed to cover story structure, wrapping data in stories, as well as some top tips from the likes of everyone from Stephen King to the Harvard Business Review.

It was great to see it hit the mark with so many of the folks in the room (including some familiar faces from my time at Google and Meta), which was reflected in the satisfaction rating (8.3 / 10) and the terrific feedback I received afterwards.

Kalle, professional storyteller and comms professional, kicked us off by spilling some of the secret sauce of storytelling and how to apply it in sales. A key takeaway was to always wrap numbers in a story

– Ronan Hayes, LinkedIn Sr. Director

Image of Kalle Ryan delivering a storytelling keynote at LinkedIn EMEA HQ. Slide says "What's The Story?". Accompanying text from Sr Director Ronan Hayes complimenting the session: "Kalle, professional storyteller and comms professional, kicked us off by spilling some of the secret sauce of storytelling and how to apply it in sales. A key takeaway was to always wrap numbers in a story"

Kalle delivered an outstanding keynote on Storytelling for sales to our LinkedIn EMEA SMB Sales team. His energy, humour, and practical insights made complex ideas accessible and actionable. The team loved it, with many calling it the highlight of the day. Highly recommend Kalle for any sales organization looking to inspire and elevate their team.

Kris Schnettler, Sales Manager, LinkedIn Marketing Solutions

Wide shot of a large conference room at LinkedIn packed to capacity with Kalle Ryan onstage delivering a keynote on storytelling

A single-line drawing portrait of Kalle Ryan from the book "What's Next Is Now". Image Credit: Francesco Ciccolella

I’m Kalle and I’m a creative communicator. Whether its speaking onstage or facilitating a workshop, live communication is where I truly thrive. If you’re looking for a keynote speaker or an MC, or maybe a memorable workshop, then  book a free consultation here or send me an email

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