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Keynote: Hadiya Nuriddin, MEd, MA, CPTD, CPTM, CQIA

Hadiya Nuriddin has over two decades of experience in instructional design and development. As the founder and owner of Duets Learning, she has helped countless individuals and organizations achieve their goals through her expert knowledge and guidance.

With a background in both academia and corporate training, Hadiya is a versatile expert who has designed, developed, and delivered a wide range of professional and technical development courses. She is especially skilled in creating engaging eLearning experiences using the Articulate software suite.

Hadiya's contributions to the field are not limited to her work as a practitioner. She is also an accomplished author, having penned StoryTraining: Selecting and Shaping Stories That Connect. Additionally, she has contributed a chapter to ATD's Handbook for Training and Talent Development and authored two of ATD TD at Work guides.

Hadiya's impressive educational background includes an MEd in Curriculum Design, an MA in Writing, and a BA in English. She has also earned several certifications, including the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), the Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM), and the Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) designations. Finally, she is ATD’s 2023 Outstanding Professional Recipient, which is, “…presented to individuals that demonstrate exceptional talent development expertise, leadership, and service through their professional work, volunteerism, influence, and actions in support of others.”

Keynote: Transformational Storytelling: How to Use Stories to Effectively Change Behaviors and Mindsets

Transformational storytelling has the power to create sustainable change within organizations by effectively changing behaviors and mindsets. In this keynote, attendees will explore the science behind transformational storytelling and how to use it to create impactful change within their organization. By understanding the psychological principles behind why stories resonate with people, attendees will learn how to craft stories that inspire change and engage their audience. They'll explore the different types of stories that can be used to drive transformation, including personal stories, success stories, and vision stories. The keynote will delve into the importance of empathy and authenticity in transformational storytelling. Attendees will learn how to use empathy to connect with their audience on a deeper level and how to infuse authenticity into their stories to create trust and build credibility. By the end of this keynote, attendees will have a strategy for using transformational storytelling to craft compelling narratives that resonate with their audience and drive sustainable change and continuous improvement.

Key Takeaways:

• Use transformational storytelling to create sustainable change within organizations by changing behaviors and mindsets.

• Describe a psychological principle behind why stories resonate with people and its role in crafting stories that inspire change and engage the audience.

• Explain why empathy and authenticity are essential elements in transformational storytelling that help connect with the audience on a deeper level, create trust, and build credibility.