Wednesday, April 1, 5pm – 7pm
Location: TBD
This workshop counts toward the requirements for GradEL’s Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership.
Storytelling isn’t fluff; it’s a cognitive tool that helps people understand, remember, and care about complex technical ideas. In this interactive workshop, students will learn why narrative activates more of the brain than facts alone, how great technical stories are structured, and how to craft clear, compelling explanations tailored to any audience. Through real examples and guided practice, participants will transform a technical concept from their own work into a two-minute story that is memorable, engaging, and strategically aligned with their goals as emerging engineering leaders.
Linda DuCharme is a seasoned engineering and business leader with nearly four decades of experience driving innovation and organizational excellence across global energy and technology operations. Over her 37-year career at ExxonMobil, she held a series of increasing leadership roles including President of ExxonMobil Global Services Company, President of ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions, and President of ExxonMobil Technology & Engineering Company where she focused teams on developing and deploying transformative technological and digital solutions to address complex challenges.
A graduate of Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Linda’s career spans engineering, project management, business development, and international leadership in the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific. Recognized for her impact on the profession, she was inducted into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame in 2020 and has been a steadfast advocate for supporting engineering talent and diversity.
Narayan Nallicheri, PhD is an experienced strategy and leadership consultant whose career spans senior roles advising global organizations on complex business challenges and organizational performance. He has served as Managing Partner of the San Francisco office and Global Head of the Service Operations Consulting Practice at Booz & Company (now part of PWC) and Oliver Wyman, where he worked closely with executives across industries including financial services, technology and healthcare.
Narayan’s work blends deep analytical rigor with practical insight into how leaders can clarify purpose, communicate effectively, and guide teams through change. In this workshop, he brings that perspective to the art of storytelling for technical leaders showing how narrative can connect ideas to audiences, create shared understanding, and elevate the influence of technical work.
Wednesday, April 1, 5pm – 7pm
Location: TBD
This workshop counts toward the requirements for GradEL’s Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership.
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