Storytelling workshop in Dublin, Ireland to explore creativity, deepen self-expression, and connect through guided story practices in a supportive group setting

The Well of Wisdom

A storytelling workshop to craft your personal story

Everyone has a personal story worth telling in public.
In this storytelling workshop, we will unlock our creativity by discovering the stories hidden in our everyday lives. No experience needed—just curiosity. Together, we will uncover small but powerful personal stories waiting to be told.

Overview

When a memory becomes a story, personal insight turns into universal wisdom—a gift only you can offer the world.

In this storytelling workshop, you will be gently guided to uncover the wisdom woven into your life experiences and shape it into a personal story that resonates beyond yourself.

If you are curious to understand yourself more deeply and let your past light the way forward, this is your invitation—to grow, transform, and share something truly meaningful. Because when you change your story, you help change the world.

Want to know more about the power of personal storytelling? Read this article.

What is it?

During the storytelling workshop, we will go through the following steps:

Choosing a memory – Accessing our memories via sensory and embodied practices

Structuring the narrative– Learning the three part story structure for crafting a personal story based on a chosen memory

Thresholds and Polarities – Exploring the thresholds and polarities of the story and clarifying aesthetic distance

Emotional Flow – Exploring emotions, clarifying emotional transitions in the story

Silence – Connecting to our inner silent space and exploring moments of silence within the story

Revealing the Gift of the Story – Learning how to transform our individual learning into universal wisdom

What to expect

In this storytelling workshop, you will be guided through a creative and reflective process that helps you uncover meaningful stories from your own life. Through simple, engaging practices, this storytelling workshop invites you to connect with your experiences, deepen your self-expression, and shape your personal narratives with clarity and confidence.

  • You will spark your creativity while engaging with story material from your own life.
  • You will practise deep listening to your past memories in a compassionate way.
  • You will connect to your inner storyteller.
  • You will learn a simple story structure which will help you transform your life events into an intriguing and empowering story.
  • You will explore and embrace your gift to humanity which will emerge from your personal narrative.

What people say

“If you have a story to tell, I believe all of us have, meet Senem to walk that fascinating road with her compassionate guidance.” — Roza Erdem

“I firmly believe that when true life stories are worked with properly, they possess an ancient power. The person who lights the torch on your dark path guides you to the destination you need to reach. Senem has been the guide carrying the torch for me on this journey. Even when I closed my eyes, I trusted her, and I never lost my way. This is why I would describe Senem both as a professional story coach and a healer.” — Huriye Dikici

Meet Senem

Senem is an internationally renowned storyteller, story practitioner, and author. Holding a PhD in the natural sciences—with research cited over 300 times in international publications—she brings intellectual depth to her creative work.

She weaves together science and art to spark a sense of aliveness in audiences of all ages. Whether through interactive storytelling, lively storytelling workshops, or her books, she transforms learning into a joyful, shared adventure. Her sessions thrive on audience energy, humour, and surprise.

Known for her expressive and playful presence, Senem enjoys blending the ancient wisdom of traditional stories with contemporary, real-life experiences. In her performances, she creates a bridge between past and present, myth and modern-day reality.

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