Storytelling once known as a soft skill is now a critical factor for success in the 21st century.

Maria Rea is President, Storytelling Coach and Consultant and Media Expert of Stellar Connections, a Coaching and consulting firm focused on the strategic effectiveness of storytelling through business and brand marketing communications. Using the science of story, Maria teaches how storytelling alters patterns of belief, values and behaviors, as well as teaches how stories can persuade, influence and inspire.