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We facilitate the discovery of stories
We are inspired by:
Stories of origins
"You know how you're constantly playing games as a kid, and there's always a moment where you've got to teach your cousin how to play hearts...my father would be incapable, and my brother would give this incredibly long explanation that would go nowhere, and then finally, in frustration, I would just say, "Okay, everyone shut up. This is how you play hearts."
-Malcom Gladwell, on his love for explaining things well
Stories of impact
"During one ICU visit, after I took on my new role as CEO, I looked around my son Zain's room, filled with the soft buzzing and beeping of medical technology, and saw things differently. I noticed how many devices ran on Windows and how they were increasingly connected to the cloud..."
-Satya Nadela, on learning to lead
Stories of decisions
Southwest Airlines CEO, Kelleher, famously told one of his employees, “I can teach you the secret to running this airline in thirty seconds. This is it: We are THE low-fare airline. Once you understand that fact, you can make any decision about this company’s future as well as I can.”
-Excerpt from Made to Stick, on stories that guide decisions
Stories that celebrate differences, show growth, define values...
Hi, I am Niharika.
I'm a storyteller. I tell my stories and help others tell theirs. I have coached 100s of performers and facilitated storytelling workshops at international conferences.
I created Backstory to bring storytelling techniques to new contexts and problems.
Let's collaborate to seek, shape, and share stories that lead to engaging conversations, deeper connections, and creative solutions.
I am in awe of Niharika as a facilitator... She is a pro at handling the crowd: asking questions, taking suggestions and manoeuvring through the conversation. She made us all feel at ease, built a safe space within minutes that allowed us all to open up and share our thoughts.
— Ramon, L&D lead, Indiahikes
Niharika injects fresh energy into our events with her unique workshops; her facilitation brings many 'Ah-ha' moments and delightful connections for participants. We keep inviting her back!”
— Tanvi, Co-founder, Mixedbag
I was at a crucial stage in my career and seeking growth opportunities when I joined Niharika's career stories workshop. In just 90 minutes, I walked away with an arsenal of stories that did the talking for me when I championed for my new position.
— Naman, Software Engineering Manager, Meta