Jonathan Pride
Founder of Caterpillar Leadership Institute | 2024-2025 Obama USA Leader | DBJ 40 Under 40 | Former US Army Officer | Published Author of Caterpillars Don’t Fly
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-pride-831b3875/
Event Title:
The Storytelling Edge: How Leaders Win Hearts and Resources
Event Description:
Storytelling is a powerful leadership tool that helps project managers align stakeholders, secure sponsorship, and drive commitment to outcomes. This session will explore how clear, intentional narratives translate complex project goals into shared understanding, enabling leaders to communicate value, manage expectations, and build trust across diverse audiences.
Participants will learn why some project leaders accelerate adoption and decision-making through narrative clarity while others struggle with misalignment or message fatigue. Practical techniques will be shared to help attendees frame project purpose, articulate trade-offs and value delivery, and use storytelling to strengthen stakeholder engagement, change leadership, and project success.
Speaker Bio:
Jonathan Pride is the visionary behind the Caterpillar Leadership Institute™ and a respected leadership expert. A former U.S. Army Military Intelligence Officer, he draws from a remarkable journey of resilience and transformation, as reflected in his acclaimed publication, Caterpillars Don’t Fly. Through The SOAR Mindset™, Jonathan empowers individuals to lead with purpose, confidence, and impact.
Website Link:
www.caterpillarleadership.org

| Event Date | 08-25-2026 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 08-25-2026 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $15.00 ***Early bird special til August 11, 2026 |
| Location | Virtual |