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Public Programme
Public Programme

Powerful Storytelling & Cut Through Communication™

Powerful Storytelling & Cut Through Communication™

Master the art of powerful storytelling to capture attention, cut through the noise, and inspire your audience to act.

Master the art of powerful storytelling to capture attention, cut through the noise, and inspire your audience to act.

When: 28 April 2026, Tuesday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM 
Location: Thinktank Room, Level 3, Catapult by CapitaLand
Facilitator: Lisa Partridge 
Format: In-Person

Programme Overview

In Powerful Storytelling and Cut Through Communication™, we teach participants the mastery of crafting and delivering stories in the context of business. You learn how to source stories (especially powerful personal ones) and use them as a catalyst to convey a message.

  • Communication objectives and how to articulate the central message of the story and its relevance to the stakeholders. ​
  • Present and demonstrate all the elements of the story-crafting process. ​
  • Create a powerful hook to draw the audience into the story from the start. ​
  • Use of vivid descriptors to allow the audience to personally experience the story being delivered. ​
  • Deliver an effective peak, the moment of insight of the story. ​
  • Articulate the central message of the story and its relevance to the current business situation. ​
  • End the story quickly and appropriately. ​
  • Demonstrate ability in two-way interactions and communication approaches.

Communication in Today's Workplace

Technical skills across Singapore’s workforce are advancing quickly, with AI capability and digital literacy becoming standard expectations in many roles. But the human side of work, how people communicate, influence, and align others, is struggling to keep pace. Clear communication is no longer a “soft skill.” It is an essential leadership capability. 

With workplace expectations evolving around fairness and respectful conduct, the ability to guide teams and manage conversations effectively is becoming critical. Whether you are developing leadership capability across an organization or strengthening your own ability to influence, these skills matter now more than ever. 

What Many of Us See

Across industries, the same team challenges keep surfacing: 

  • Managers default to command-and-control because they lack coaching tools 
  • Meetings are packed with data, but no one remembers the message 
  • Leaders are told to “be more human” without a framework to do so 
  • Cross-cultural misunderstandings slow collaboration and decision-making 

These challenges rarely improve through theory alone. They require practical approaches to structure messages clearly and communicate with intention. 

This workshop is designed to provide exactly that, a practical approach you can apply immediately. 

What this Workshop offers

This is not a traditional presentation skills course. It is a one-day practical workshop focused on one thing: structuring communication so your message is understood and remembered. 

Participants will work a communication framework designed for real workplace situations, including: 

  • Presenting ideas to stakeholders who are balancing multiple priorities 
  • Delivering feedback in a way that supports learning and reflection 
  • Leading meetings that encourage participation and clarity 
  • Turning complex information or data into a narrative that supports decision-making 

During the session, you will practice: 

  • Crafting an opening that makes people want to listen 
  • Using descriptive language that helps audiences visualize your point 
  • Structuring messages so the central idea stays with people 
  • Applying these tools to your own real-world communication situations 

You will also receive templates and frameworks to reference after the workshop—tools to support you when you are back in your daily work. 

Who This Workshop Is For

HR and L&D Leaders 
Managers struggling with difficult conversations? This offers a practical framework to help them communicate with clarity across cultures and levels. 

Leaders, Managers, Professionals 
If you present ideas, influence decisions, or guide conversations, this gives you a structured approach you can use immediately. 

Expertise That Drives Performance

Lisa Partridge

Facilitator

Lisa is a communication consultant who specialises in helping professionals connect, influence, and communicate with impact by blending the human side of communication, curiosity and connection, with the strategic side: clarity and structure. Her workshops are warm, engaging, and highly practical, giving participants a safe space to practise real-world skills like handling difficult conversations or turning data into stories that stick. She works across industries to tailor programmes for individuals and teams, from building presentation confidence to strengthening leadership presence.
 
Lisa is one of several expert facilitators at Eagles Flight Asia, each bringing their own proven approach to our workshops. This ensures you always receive fresh, high-quality facilitation, and the flexibility to scale programmes across your organisation without disruption.

Why be part of a Public Programme?

Public programmes bring together professionals from different industries, including finance, technology, manufacturing, and consulting. 

Learning alongside people from different sectors provides fresh perspectives and opportunities to test ideas in a broader professional context. 

Participants often leave with insights that complement what they learn within their own organizations. 

Accreditation and Funding

This programme is accredited by the Institute of Banking & Finance Singapore (IBF) under the Skills Framework for Financial Services. Eligible participants may qualify for funding support under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subject to eligibility requirements. 

Investment Fee
Full Investment Fee
IBF Participants below 40 years old
IBF Participants above 40 years old
Non-IBF Participants & Foreigners
$998
$588.82
$389.22
$1087.82

Participants must successfully complete the assessment and be deemed Competent to qualify for IBF funding. Those assessed as Not Yet Competent may retake the assessment for a fee of $250.

SGPR below 40 years old

IBF STS Programme Course Fee

 

$998.00

Enhanced Course Subsidy (50%)*

paid by IBF

$499.00

GST (9%)

paid by Client

$89.82

Nett Fee Payable

 

$588.82

SG 40 years old & Over

IBF STS Programme Course Fee

 

$998.00

Enhanced Course Subsidy (70%)*

paid by IBF

$698.60

GST (9%)

paid by Client

$89.82

Nett Fee Payable

 

$389.22

Foreigners

IBF STS Programme Course Fee

 

$998.00

Enhanced Course Subsidy

Not available

 

GST (9%)

paid by Client

$89.82

Nett Fee Payable

 

$1087.82

Duration

1 day; 9am – 5:30pm

CPD

8 Hours

Target Learners

Leaders, Managers, Professional

PAX

10-25 Participants

Register here to secure your slot.

By registering, you confirm that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions of this workshop.

For group bookings or questions about funding eligibility, contact us. 

This course has been accredited under the Skills Framework for Financial Services and is eligible for funding under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subject to all eligibility criteria being met. Participants are advised to assess the suitability of the course and its relevance to his/her business activities or job roles.

The IBF-STS is available to eligible entities and individuals based on the prevalent funding eligibility, quantum and caps.  IBF-STS provides up to 70% course fee subsidy support for direct training costs subject to a cap of $3,000 per candidate per course subject to all eligibility criteria being met.

Find out more on www.ibf.org.sg

Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern participation in the training programs (the “Program”) organised by Eagles Flight Asia (the “Organiser”). By registering for the Program, the participant and/or the participant’s employer (collectively, the “Registrant”) acknowledge, accept, and agree to be bound by these Terms.


1. Eligibility and Registration

1.1 IBF Registration is strictly limited to individuals sponsored by a registered company. Self-sponsored registrations shall not be accepted.
1.2 Registrants are required to provide a valid corporate email address during registration. Registrations submitted using personal email addresses may be rejected at the sole discretion of the Organiser.
1.3 The Organiser reserves the absolute right to decline or cancel any registration that does not satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria.
1.4 Registration shall be deemed confirmed only upon receipt of full payment or upon issuance of confirmation by the Organiser, whichever occurs later.


2. IBF-STS Funding and CPF Eligibility

2.1 Registrants applying under the Institute of Banking and Finance Standards Training Scheme (“IBF-STS”) must fully comply with all IBF eligibility requirements, including but not limited to those relating to participant status, employer eligibility, and CPF verification.

2.2 IBF-STS funding for training courses under the Critical Core Skills and Future-Enabled Skills categories shall be available only to the following:
(a) Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents; and
(b) Individuals employed in the financial sector, defined as:
  (i) Financial Institutions regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”); or
  (ii) FinTech firms certified by the Singapore FinTech Association (“SFA”).

2.3 For purposes of eligibility verification, Registrants must provide, upon request, any of the following documentation evidencing employment with the relevant institution:
(a) CPF Statement;
(b) Recent payslip;
(c) Official staff pass; or
(d) Any other supporting documentation reasonably required to substantiate employment with an MAS-regulated Financial Institution or an SFA-certified FinTech firm.

2.4 In the case of licensed representatives or registered agents, the Organiser and/or Training Provider shall sight the staff pass and additionally verify the Registrant’s eligibility against the MAS Register of Representatives or the General Insurance Association (“GIA”) Agent Registration Board.

2.5 Disclaimer on IBF-Accredited Courses:
(a) All course fees remain strictly subject to final funding approval by IBF.
(b) Where funding is denied, withheld, reduced, or withdrawn for any reason — including but not limited to failed CPF eligibility checks, non-compliance with IBF requirements, or rejection by IBF — the Registrant shall remain fully liable to pay the unsubsidised balance of course fees as invoiced by the Organiser.
(c) In circumstances where a Registrant refuses, neglects, or fails to furnish the required supporting documentation to substantiate a funding claim, the Registrant shall likewise remain fully liable for the unsubsidised balance of the course fees.
(d) The Organiser shall not be liable for any decision made by IBF in relation to the approval, rejection, or quantum of funding.
(e) All outstanding fees must be paid in full by the Registrant. No negotiation, waiver, set-off, or reduction shall be permitted.

2.6 Continuing Professional Development (“CPD”) hours shall only be accorded to Registrants undertaking the IBF-accredited track of the Program, subject always to IBF’s prevailing requirements.


3. Assessment and Certification Requirements

3.1 Completion of the Program may be subject to the submission of assessments, including but not limited to video-based submissions.
3.2 The Organiser reserves the right to withhold certification of completion, participation records, or any associated benefits in the event that required assessments are not submitted, are incomplete, or do not meet the required standards of quality.
3.3 Certification issued is solely at the discretion of the Organiser and may be withheld in cases of non-compliance with Program requirements.


4. Fees, Payment, Refunds, and Transfers

4.1 Unless otherwise specified, all Program fees are payable in full upon registration.
4.2 All fees paid are strictly non-refundable, regardless of withdrawal, cancellation, or non-attendance by the Registrant.
4.3 In cases of withdrawal or non-attendance, the Organiser may, at its sole discretion and on a case-by-case basis, allow the registration to be transferred to the next available session or to another eligible Registrant from the same organisation, subject to such conditions as the Organiser may prescribe.
4.4 The Organiser reserves the right to revise Program fees and payment terms at any time prior to confirmation of registration.


5. Confidentiality and Data Protection

5.1 The Organiser shall collect, use, disclose, and process personal data of Registrants solely for purposes directly connected with the administration, delivery, and evaluation of the Program, including reporting to IBF or other relevant authorities.
5.2 All personal data shall be managed in compliance with the provisions of the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (“PDPA”) and any other applicable laws.
5.3 The Organiser shall adopt commercially reasonable safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of Registrants’ personal data.


6. Changes, Postponements, and Cancellations

6.1 The Organiser reserves the right to amend Program content, trainers, schedules, or delivery methods at its sole discretion and without prior notice, provided that such amendments do not materially diminish the overall learning objectives of the Program.
6.2 The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or postpone the Program in the event of unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to insufficient enrolment, force majeure events, or changes in regulatory requirements. In such cases, Registrants may be offered a transfer to a future session or Program, at the Organiser’s sole discretion.
6.3 The Organiser shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage suffered by Registrants arising from Program changes, postponements, or cancellations.


7. General Provisions

7.1 The Organiser reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time, and such amendments shall take effect immediately upon publication.
7.2 These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Organiser and the Registrant and supersede all prior representations, understandings, or arrangements, whether oral or written.
7.3 If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
7.4 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore.
7.5 Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.