Challenge I have seen a lot of women sitting idle at home taking care of the  family members . They do have a lot of talents that they want to  showcase but because of some or the other reason they do not get the  opportunity.They can't find the platform that supports them the way  they want. They need to get inspired by a bunch of stories and ways  that will allow them to come out of their comfort zones and prove  themselves.

Selection

Storytelling is a great tool that I use all the time.It allows a  bunch of women to earn a living for themselves and also contribute  in families requirements. share stories of my life in order to help  them visualize a state of independence, I use their feedback against  the context of my story to ascertain their goals, and sometimes we  use stories to better understand their interests and thought  processes. I use this information to develop different strategies to  try and find a way that works for them to gain more independence in  the areas they find lacking in their lives.

Application

In discussing the policy changes with a NGO , I explained them the  need of independence for women and make them realise that each  person is a unique being, and addressing their individual needs  first and foremost. I explained them that how addressing the needs  for an individual can make a huge change in shaping others minds.I  asked them to support me and it will result in a great outcome. I  shared and reminded them story of JK Rowling . How after she went  through divorce and after her mother's death she went to depression  but she used her talent and wrote Harry Potter which we all know is  an amazing

Insight & Approach

JK Rowling story was in fact an eye opener. How after she went  through divorce and after her mother's death she went to depression  but she used her talent and wrote Harry Potter which we all know is  an amazing novel as well as amazing movie.

I told the story to the agency and made them believe that anyone can  become the next JK Rowling ,Amelia Earhart etc. It had a big impact  on people there. Sometimes a little story can do a lot of good.

This definitely shifted their focus on women entrepreneurship and  independence.

Next time I will definitely use this tool again for sure. Now I can  prepare ahead and think of stories that will assist me in presenting  my ideas and best illuminate them.

