Virtual Leadership Intensive
SHINE™ Storytelling Framework Leadership Intensive
Turning Complex AI Ideas into Stories People Can Understand and Use
September 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Investment: $1,000
The SHINE™ Storytelling Framework Leadership Intensive
This Intensive is a one-day immersive experience designed to help leaders, educators, strategists, and professionals communicate complex ideas with greater clarity, strategic intent, and human connection in an increasingly AI-powered world.
Developed by Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi through her broader work in leadership, storytelling, human-centered AI, and institutional transformation, the SHINE™ Framework helps participants structure communication that is strategic, actionable, ethically grounded, and audience-centered.
Originally developed as a storytelling framework for organizations, companies, and individuals seeking to communicate more effectively with their stakeholders, SHINE™ has evolved into a practical framework for leadership communication, executive education, stakeholder engagement, AI adoption, and organizational storytelling.
In 2025, the framework also became part of the editorial and communication architecture supporting AI for Humanity: Human-Centered Strategies for Innovation and Impact, helping contributors translate complex ideas into accessible, human-centered narratives.
Participants will explore how the framework can help leaders translate complexity into insight, guide audiences from awareness to action, and communicate AI and innovation in ways people can understand, trust, and apply.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
Understand the five pillars of the SHINE™ Storytelling Framework
Learn how to communicate complex AI and leadership concepts with clarity and strategic flow
Develop messaging approaches that strengthen trust, engagement, and organizational alignment
Explore how AI can support and amplify human-centered communication and storytelling
Apply storytelling techniques across presentations, leadership communication, executive education, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership
Build communication structures that move audiences from insight to action
The SHINE™ Framework
The SHINE™ Storytelling Framework helps leaders create communication that is:
S — Story
Start with a clear, human-centered story that makes the stakes and context unmistakable.
H — Hook
Use a focused question, tension, or moment that earns attention and invites people into the conversation.
I — Impact
Show concrete, real-world change in decisions, systems, or lives, not just ideas or tools.
N — Narrative Flow
Structure communication so audiences can move logically from problem to insight to action.
E — Engagement
Provide next steps, prompts, or tools that help people apply insights in their own context.
Who This Is For
This session is designed for:
Executives and organizational leaders
Educators and trainers
Consultants and advisors
Communication and marketing professionals
Nonprofit and institutional leaders
Founders, strategists, and ecosystem builders
Professionals navigating AI-enabled transformation and change
Format
This one-day virtual intensive includes:
- Interactive instruction and framework application
- Real-world leadership and communication examples
- Guided reflection and collaborative discussion
- Applied storytelling and messaging exercises
- AI-supported communication exploration and experimentation
- Framework implementation guidance and resources
Participants will leave with practical tools and approaches that can immediately be applied within leadership, communication, educational, and organizational environments.
Expression of Interest
Interested in participating in the SHINE™ Storytelling Framework Leadership Intensive? Please visit the Contact page to express interest or request additional information.
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