Former national news anchor · Top-performing Solutions Consultant at Salesforce · Speaker on stages across North America
Your team is doing incredible work. Let's make sure the right people hear about it.
Keynotes, workshops, and programs
Strategic storytelling that helps professionals communicate their value with clarity, confidence, and impact through Power Stories.
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“Priya is a speaker who understands the art and science of storytelling and its impact on your audiences. Her stories will transport attendees from where they are to where they can be.”
— Precious Williams, The Killer Pitch Master & CEO of Perfect Pitch Group
Your people are doing incredible work, but there’s often a gap between the value each person brings and how well they communicate it.
Priya leads group sessions that help every participant:
Clarify their own value and what they want to be known for
Articulate their ideas with confidence and credibility
Connect through stories that build trust and influence
Stand out in high-stakes conversations and decision-making moments
Priya's clients include
Keynotes
Starting at $5,000*
The Power of Owning Your Story
The stories we tell ourselves about our past, our capabilities, and our worth quietly shape how we show up in every room. Priya shares her journey from journalism to tech and the turning point that changed everything.
Audiences leave with: the Power Story Framework for reframing limiting stories, a guided reflection on their own turning points, and a new sense of confidence and self-trust.
Best for: conferences and leadership events, women in leadership audiences, and teams focused on confidence and growth.
How the stories you tell shape your confidence, identity, and future.
How to Use Storytelling to Build Your Personal Brand
Your personal brand is built on how clearly and consistently you communicate your value. Priya shares how storytelling took her from journalism to tech, doubled her salary, and made her the go-to speaker at Salesforce.
Audiences leave with: the Power Story Framework, the Strategic Storytelling System, and practical ways to build visibility and become top of mind.
Best for: conferences and corporate events, leadership and high-potential audiences, and teams focused on visibility and influence.
Stand out, be remembered, and become a trusted advisor and go-to expert.
“Her presentation was unique, valuable, and adjusted to our event audience. Priya is also an amazing moderator.”
— Alina Petrova, Head of Web Strategy at Smartcat
“It's always a great feeling to find a moment for introspection and learn how your battles can become your strengths and don't need to define you in a negative light. Priya helped steer us into a moment of vulnerability in a safe space that allowed for deeper self-inquisition and shared connection.”
— Marie-Lou Nellhaus, Customer Marketing Manager at Slack
Book Priya for Your Event
Need a different topic?
Priya offers custom keynotes.
Workshops
Starting at $2,500* | 60 minutes+
The Power Story Playbook
Use your stories to make meaningful professional connections.
Your team does incredible work, but when they talk about it, they default to vague answers, resume recaps, or downplaying their impact. Participants build their first Power Story using the CAPE Framework (Core Theme, Anchoring Example, Parallel Example, Engaged Tie-In) and learn a repeatable way to network and self-advocate without sounding rehearsed.
Best for: women's ERGs, leadership development programs, and teams focused on visibility and connection.
Micro-Story Mastery
Stand out in meetings, presentations, and client conversations.
Participants turn everyday experiences into 2–3 sentence stories that are specific and memorable, and learn to introduce themselves with impact. They leave with stories they can use immediately.
Best for: corporate and client-facing teams, sales, solutions, and product teams, and ERGs.
“As someone who thought I didn't have a compelling story to tell, I was shocked at how quickly I was able to identify my turning points and reframe them into a narrative.”
— Aditi Chaturvedi, Lead Solution Engineer
“Priya leads an amazing workshop, leveraging her compelling storytelling skills to reframe your experiences. It's hard to carve out time to reflect, but this workshop helped me begin to craft my own story and sparked awesome connections with colleagues.”
— Katie Murray, Customer Experience Lead
“I recommend this session to ANYONE who is looking to rethink their path, career, or better understand how their story has shaped their experience in the workforce.”
— Madeline McCormick, Account Executive
Building Your Brand
Become known, trusted, and top of mind.
High performers often assume their work will speak for itself. Participants define what they want to be known for, build stories tied to their strengths, and practice real networking conversations.
Best for: corporate teams, client-facing roles, and leadership cohorts.
“Our team has experienced a lot of changes with M&A and reorgs, so I was looking for something to align the team and I thought the workshop did a great job of that. The workshop not only helped us to bond but also made the team more steadfast in our organizational and team mission.”
— Julia Kapoor, VP Healthcare & Life Sciences at Salesforce
“Priya's workshop was the perfect team bond for our small group. We all left the workshop knowing each other better, and gained valuable insights on how to tell stories more strategically.”
— Jill Hennigar, VP Operations at Dash Hudson
Bring a Workshop to Your Team
Custom workshops on storytelling are also available.
Starting at $10,000* | 3 live sessions over 6 weeks
Session 1: The First Impression Formula
Build trust, rapport, and strong introductions in any professional setting.
The Visibility & Influence Storytelling Accelerator
Session 2: The Power Story Playbook
Turn experience into clear, compelling stories using the CAPE Framework.
Session 3: Advanced Application
Choose your focus: the Executive Presence & Leadership Language Lab, or Micro-Story Mastery for presentations and client conversations.
Included: three live 60-minute sessions, digital worksheets for every session, small-group practice, a private Slack channel (or your platform of choice) for feedback and accountability, and between-session exercises.
Participants leave with: stronger communication habits in meetings and presentations, Power Stories they can use right away, more confidence in high-visibility moments, and greater visibility, credibility, and influence in the organization.
Best for: women's ERGs, leadership development programs, and teams that want sustained skill-building.
“The feedback we received from the participants was tremendous. They were able to take the real world skills she provided and apply them immediately into the classroom. We will definitely be hiring her again for her expertise, lived experience, collegial attitude and warm spirit.”
— Mackenzie Morgan, Director, Community Partnerships & Programs at Canadian Opera Company
Talk About a Program
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For organizations that want a deeper, sustained program built around their leadership development and communication goals. Every extended program starts with a full scoping call, so the audience, format, and outcomes are designed with you.
Starting at $20K* | 10+ sessions
Extended Programs
Built Around Your Event
Self-promote with storytelling
A panel and workshop for women in architecture at Building Equality in Architecture Toronto's Leadership Seminar. Priya collaborated with the organizers on the format, moderated a panel with two women in architecture, then led a workshop on building relationships in professional settings.
Crafting Your Unique Elevator Pitch
A workshop for students and recent grads at Fanshawe College's Ignite Conference, preparing them for interviews and networking. Attendees learned a new framework, built their own pitches, and practiced them in pairs.
Centering Relationships
A workshop on relationship-building for teachers in the Toronto District School Board, built around the theme of their professional development day. Attendees learned the science of storytelling and active listening, then built and practiced a new answer to "tell me about yourself."
Priya can create custom presentations around your team's needs or your event's theme. Past custom work includes:
Priya is also available as a panel moderator and event host.
Let's talk about your event or team.
Or email hello@priyasam.com
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“Priya's workshop really helped me to thoughtfully reflect on the moments in my life which have brought me to where I am today. It encouraged me to have compassion for the younger version of myself and to be extra grateful for the people who have supported me in my decisions.”
