The Five Layers of Story Telling
presented by award-winning Broadway producer Nick Demos
As a speaker, your stories are your superpower. They’re what transform a talk from “pretty good” into unforgettable. But too often, speakers stay on the surface—sharing anecdotes without tapping into the deeper resonance that makes audiences lean in, laugh, cry, and remember.
In this transformational session, you’ll discover an ancient yet practical framework: The 5 Layers of Authentic Storytelling. You’ll learn how to craft stories that don’t just inform but truly move people, blending physical details, energy, emotion, wisdom, and universal truth into narratives that set you apart from the crowd.
This is not just theory. You’ll walk away with practical techniques you can immediately apply to your next talk, webinar, or podcast. Whether you’re speaking to a room of 10 or a stadium of 10,000, you’ll learn how to turn your stories into signature assets that amplify your brand and leave a lasting impact.
Key Benefits for Speakers:
- Deepen audience connection by building trust quickly and authentically
- Differentiate yourself with signature stories that become part of your brand identity
- Expand your reach by turning a single story into scalable content across talks, reels, podcasts, and beyond
- Gain confidence in sharing personal stories without fear and owning your unique voice on any stage
This isn’t just about telling stories. It’s about elevating your impact as a speaker and making sure your audience remembers you long after you leave the stage.
Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning Broadway producer, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and internationally recognized story coach. With a career spanning the worlds of theater, film, and transformational leadership, Nick has helped thousands of creatives, experts, and executives craft and share the stories that move audiences and change lives.
Nick has produced Broadway hit musicals including Come From Away and Memphis, as well as documentary films such as Body Electric and Invisible. His work has been celebrated for blending artistic excellence with deep human connection.
A sought-after speaker Nick draws from his background as a yoga, breath work, and meditation teacher, weaving Vedantic philosophy into his coaching and leadership training. His upcoming book, Being Leadership, guides the next generation of leaders to lead with authenticity, presence, and story-driven impact.
Nick’s clients learn to tell their “soul stories,” the narratives that don’t just inform, but transform and to use them as powerful tools for influence, visibility, and meaningful change. Whether he’s producing on Broadway, speaking to a room of executives, or coaching one-on-one, Nick’s mission remains the same: to help people own their story, live their purpose, and connect with the world in a way that is both artful and deeply human.
Agenda:
9:00-9:15 am -- Networking
9:15-9:30 -- Chapter Announcements
9:30-noon -- Nick Demos The 5 Layers of Storytelling
Noon-1:00 -- Lunch
1:00-2:00 -- Nick Demos The 5 Layers of Storytelling
2:15-2:45 -- Inside the Speaker Studio
3:00-4:00 -- Speaker Lab
