In an ever-changing world leadership challenges are complex and difficult to identify. But how often do we look onto ourselves to identify such challenges? How do we dissect such challenges to have a clarity of thought? How do these affect us in our future endeavors and broader goals? As college and university students, how do we address it in terms of career aspirations and job interviews?
 
We make choices through our stories. We understand our moral and intellectual compass through our stories. We engage in the uncertainty and speak of unique experiences through our stories. Stories show us the courageous ways to act in times that require a negotiation of personal purpose. Our emotions are involved in our stories, especially in terms of job interviews and persisting in a career field. At NLA, we believe that emotions from stories define our career values, help us identify our challenges and eventually translate our choices into actions.
 
Any job that seeks to lead, influence and organize will have a narrative story binding people. A powerful narrative on any issue is underpinned by clarity of thought and action on the storyteller's part. Clear narrative is clear thinking and reviewing impactful stories provide a unique set of skills to any university student seeking to transfer their academic capabilities to the job market. Thus, narrative skills, especially public narrative skills manifest not only as a potent communication tool, but also a powerful and poignant leadership tool. Designed at the Harvard University’s Center for Public Leadership, Public Narrative course seeks to identify and address adaptive challenges through impactful and personal storytelling. Students looking to transition from college and universities to full-time jobs will always be tested on their narrative skills – be it as part of job applications or interviews.

The theoretical aspects of the course will be learned through case-in-point approach, which creates a laboratory-like condition so that the behaviors of course participants provide real-time data for learning about different elements of leadership. Using this method, participants will develop analytical skills to recognize personal and shared values, as well as create action options to actualize their visions of job interviews and career aspirations. In the past five years, Nepal Leadership Academy has assimilated learning about adult development and social innovation, gained from training change makers in areas of civil society actors, private sectors, bureaucrats, young entrepreneurs, and policy entrepreneurs in Nepal and abroad. For the first time, Nepal Leadership Academy is offering its course to university students and young professionals.

Event: Narrative Impact: Set Yourself Apart In Job Interviews
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
Date: To be decided.
Cost: NRP 2500

NLA website: http://nepalleadershipacademy.org/
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/mxucJ1cTLh4qmApm9

FAQs:

1. Do I need to bring anything for the course?
- Bring your open hearts and your curious minds. Materials for the course will be sent via email.

2. Is sign-up required for the course?
- Yes, sign up is required. Once you sign up, you will receive an email confirming your participation for the course.

3. Who do I contact to inquire about the course?
-  You can contact Nepal Leadership Academy though our email at:
contact@nepalleadershipacademy.org, nepalleadershipacademy@gmail.com or call our Program and Outreach Associate: 9813350534.

4. How do I pay for the course? Do I need to pre-pay for the course?
- Tickets for the course can be picked up from Nepal Leadership Academy in Sanepa in cash payment, after you have received your confirmation email. If you are a confirmed participant and would like the option to pay in cash the day of the event, please let us know.