We are each the central character in our life and the star of our own movie, yet we often find life passing us by in a blur of ups and downs, with no time to pause and reflect on their meaning.

What stories are we playing out in our lives? Do we know? And how can we capture and remember those special moments and people when life seems to rush by so quickly.

Personal storytelling gives us the opportunity to pause and examine. It adds shape and meaning to fleeting moments and encounters, as well as major life events.

Personal storytelling can make sense of the sometimes bewildering turmoil around us and may even help us change our perspective completely.

Knowing and telling our own story can transform and enrich our own experience and inspire our listeners - whether round a table with friends or on stage with an audience.

These sessions are playful and deep – drawing on the techniques of both traditional and autobiographical storytelling.

You will learn to identify key moments and unpick the richness and meaning in each one. You will learn to craft them into stories that will engage and inspire others.

After all, we alone can decide what story we are living.