Ever been part of a meeting that just seemed like a huge waste of time?

Have you ever considered using visuals as a tool to create better conversations, make better decisions and help everyone to feel involved?

Meet Ellie Chapman, the Creative Director of Lim - a Graphic facilitation agency - which brings events and meetings to life, so that participants can understand the meeting on a deeper level, and get more impactful results.

So many of us learn visually, so working with a graphic facilitator can really help bring a different dimension to conversations, and help make them more inclusive.

In this episode, Ellie talks about how she started her business, why visual storytelling is essential for effective communication and how facilitation runs in the family as well as oodles of tips on how to bring your own meetings to life visually. She also reflects on her personal growth, the challenges of overcoming self-doubt, and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of communicators.

You can find out more about Ellie and Lim here.

Takeaways

• Visual storytelling is essential for effective communication in business.
• Ellie's upbringing influenced her career path in facilitation.
• Gaining respect from senior leaders requires credibility and trust.
• Visuals serve as a shared resource during meetings.
• Inclusivity in meetings leads to better decision-making.
• Values such as collaboration and creativity are crucial for business success.
• Self-doubt can be managed through positive self-talk.
• Mentoring the next generation is vital for future communication skills.
• Silence can be a powerful tool in meetings.
• Flexibility in meeting processes enhances engagement. Visualizing success can help overcome self-doubt.
• It's important to observe negative self-talk without letting it control you.
• Embracing challenges leads to personal growth and resilience.
• Building a brand requires passion and alignment with personal values.
• COVID-19 forced businesses to adapt and innovate in their operations.
• Sustainability is a key focus for modern businesses.
• Visual communication can enhance understanding and retention of information.
• Starting small with visual techniques can lead to significant improvements.
• Creating meaningful connections with clients is essential for business success.
• Having a clear vision for the future drives motivation and progress.

Story Slurp is hosted and produced by Victoria Brown.

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