Stichting EnvironMental - The Hero’s Journey – Storytelling as a Tool for Transformation

Aim: You learn & practice to craft learning experiences that awaken the inner power of the learners, deeply engage them in the learning process, and serve their growth and transformation. You learn to use the Hero's Journey Framework, work with Archetypes, Storytelling, and ... create some magic! 

By the end of the course, you will

• Learn how to use the Hero’s Journey Framework to design powerful learning programs that feel complete.
• Learn about the phases of human transformation and the rites of passage. Practice how to design those rites and support people to address changes in their lives.
• Be confident in using archetypes and characters to support learners in identifying their core strengths and challenges in life.
• Gain new storytelling tools to empower people to craft their personal story in a way that motivates them for growth
• Facilitate engaging sessions that include storytelling and fantasy elements, to work with the subconscious and empower people to learn more about who they truly are.

The course consists of

• 5 online sessions in a group context with exercises, theory nuggets, moments to share, and practice. Each session is 60 minutes and takes place on Zoom.
• 1 individual coaching session with Christian Walker, where you can be supported in recognising your next steps in the learning. One session is 40 minutes long and takes place on Zoom.
• Access to an online library with resources you can easily download and use in your daily life and work.
• Certificate for attendance, issued by EnvironMental Foundation.
• 10% discount for our in-person events.

Meet the facilitators

• Christian Walker

Christian is a youth worker with 10+ years of experience working with young people (age group: 16- 30). He has mastered the topic of transition, supporting thousands of young people to walk the path to adulthood.

In the last years, he has focused on developing educational programs that follow the Hero’s Journey Framework, integrating creative play, outdoor experiences, storytelling, and working with archetypes.

• Joanna Nikolova

Joanna is a systemic coach and educator, director of the EnvironMental Foundation, and entrepreneur. Her main passion is to support L&D professionals in their development and career growth.

With an educational background in Cultural Anthropology and Communication, and 12 years of experience in leading groups and working with people, her expertise is in designing impactful learning programs for youth and adults.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore and practice

• The Hero’s Journey Framework: Call to Adventure (connecting to internal callings and desires), Threshold (gathering resources to make the step to the unknown), Facing Challenges, Meeting the Mentor, Return
• Working with key Archetypes & Inner Characters: The King & Queen, The Warrior, The Joker, The Shadow, The Mentor, the Mother, the Witches, etc.
• The 5 steps to fairytaling: working with metaphors, building characters, using magical objects to anchor meaning, etc.
• Learning Design: how to design our sessions educationally, basic theories of learning, and practice.