Storytelling can help learning and development professionals create and deliver more engaging and effective training.  Robyn Shumer, a global lead with Johnson & Johnson’s Mental Health Diplomats Employee Resource Group, shares how telling a personal story can inspire and educate learners. Show Notes: Here are some of Robyn Shumer's key takeaways. If you're a training or a workshop facilitator, you can connect with learners when you have an emotional story to tell.Information wrapped in an emotional story is more likely to be remembered.An organization's stories, such as the story of its founding, can help instill culture and help engage team members in the organization's values and mission. Watch Robyn Shumer's Ted Talk, "What's Your Story?" Learn more about Robyn on her website. Powered by Learning earned an Award of Distinction in the Podcast/Audio category from The Communicator Awards and a Silver Davey Award for Educational Podcast. The podcast is also named to Feedspot's Top 40 L&D podcasts and Training Industry’s Ultimate L&D Podcast Guide. Learn more about d'Vinci at www.dvinci.com.