It’s no secret that we have outstanding, talented and engaging faculty at The University of Alabama. As staff members, it is an incredible benefit that we can seek out professional development right on campus. Learning from Joe Calamusa was an excellent professional development option for me and my team. The fact that we did not have to travel was an added bonus! We will continue to lean on Culverhouse’s Executive Education program for development opportunities for our team.

I am grateful that I got the opportunity to attend the Story Telling Workshop with Joe Calamusa. This workshop was beneficial in several ways in my personal and professional development as a rising leader and program manager (i.e., understanding the science of storytelling, identifying and understanding best practices for storytelling, and identifying the storyteller within myself). Additionally, I was able to connect and network with industry leaders and fellow educators. I'm grateful for the format and structure of these workshops as they are representative of a cohort format. This community of professionals was just what I needed at this point in my personal and professional journey. I'm grateful for new friendships with people like Kaleb Day, who also attended the session.

I truly enjoyed participating in the Culverhouse Executive Education session, The Science of Storytelling: Leveraging Storytelling to Drive Results. Joe Calamusa led an engaging, entertaining and extremely informative discussion proving that telling a compelling story is a science and not an art. Joe educated the participants on the four elements of storytelling and guided each of us through the process of identifying, structuring and delivering superior narratives. Utilizing these communication skills learned in this session, you will feel confident in your ability to drive results both internally and externally of your organizations.

Attending the Business Communications event at The University of Alabama was truly enlightening. Through engaging sessions and insightful presentations by Joe Calamusa, I gained a deeper understanding of the profound impact strategic communication can have in the workplace. Exploring the art and science of storytelling equipped me with invaluable skills to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences. This program was a testament to the power of effective communication in achieving impactful results within any organization.

I found the Business Communications and Storytelling session with Joe Calamusa beneficial and highly entertaining. As a 30-year communications professional, I appreciated Joe’s unique way of breathing new life into my thought process for storytelling. The day flew by, and I enjoyed learning about the different storytelling elements and how to structure a compelling story based on your intended audience’s communication style.