Storytelling is an ancient artform that has evolved over thousands of years into myriad forms of communication. Today, stories are a powerful tool and play an integral role in almost every aspect of our lives; from the stories we tell ourselves inside our heads, to the way we communicate with others through spoken word, writing, film, art, poetry, music, theatre, social media and journalism. Stories are everywhere. In this tutorial, we will guide you through a brief history of storytelling followed by some key ways to captivate your audience with stories that inform, engage, inspire and empower.