Storytelling Masterclass 3: Storyboarding and Visual Communication for Impact by Storywallahs

Session Lead: Chirantan Bhabhra

Chirantan is a seasoned storytelling coach and teacher, who prefers to describe himself as a lifelong student of storytelling and music. An engineer and MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, he brings over 19 years of diverse work experience—spanning large multinationals like P&G and CMC, as well as entrepreneurship through ventures such as Snapbizz Cloudtech and Udaan.

Chirantan has spent the past decade training professionals and students in communication and storytelling, with a particular focus on both oral and written formats. His workshops are known for being interactive, practical, and deeply engaging. Outside his professional life, he is also a performing musician specializing in retro, sufi, and ghazal genres.

About the session

This masterclass was designed to enhance fellows’ ability to craft and deliver clear, engaging, and high-impact presentations by focusing on two core skills: storyboarding a deck and visual simplification.

Part 1: Story of a Slide – Storyboarding a Presentation Deck
Every slide in a presentation carries a message—and when structured well, the entire deck becomes a powerful narrative. This session explored how to storyboard a presentation to improve clarity, flow, and impact. Fellows learned to:
– Build presentations that are easy to understand, remember, and act upon
– Apply storytelling principles to individual slides and entire decks
– Practice crafting their own decks with a storyboard-first approach

Part 2: Uncluttered and Clear Communication: Visualisation and Simplification
Ever found yourself apologizing for a “busy” slide? This session was for everyone navigating the challenge of presenting complex ideas with limited space and time. Fellows learned to:
– Choose the right visuals and charts for their data
– Simplify complex slides using principles of visual hierarchy and design
– Declutter content to highlight key messages effectively

Together, these modules equipped participants to communicate their ideas with clarity, intention, and impact—through well-structured and visually compelling presentations.