David Merten

Background

About David Merten

I am a Storytelling Trainer & Corporate Facilitator who empowers leaders and their teams to communicate with clarity, connection, and impact. Through my flagship course, TAOS - The Art of Storytelling, I provide science-backed frameworks to transform complex ideas into compelling narratives that inspire action, train empathy and drive change. My expertise includes: Corporate Storytelling Workshops: Tailored programs that teach the neuroscience of narrative, the use of metaphorical language, and the Hero's Journey framework to make strategies stick and navigate organizational change. 🧠 The Science of Influence: Training teams to craft stories that activate mirror neurons and build trust, turning data into dialogue and presentations into persuasive performances. 🤝 Team Building & Leadership Coaching: Using storytelling as a powerful tool to strengthen team cohesion, align on vision, and develop solution-focused leadership strategies that thrive in times of crisis. I am also the founder of Nightwatchman of Prague, where I lead a multinational team in creating immersive storytelling experiences that bring Czech history and forgotten heroes to life. This unique blend of theatre, historical fact, and playful entertainment is a testament to my belief that the most powerful learning happens through engagement and narrative. My diverse background allows me to bring a unique perspective: I combine the empathy of a coach, the creativity of a master storyteller, and the strategic mind of an entrepreneur to help individuals and organizations unlock their narrative potential. I offer: TAOS: The Art of Storytelling (Full-Day & Half-Day Corporate Workshops) Keynote Speaking on Storytelling for Leadership & Innovation Team Building Events infused with narrative techniques Immersive Storytelling Tours in Prague for corporate groups