Speakers:

Djuan
Rivers
Retired Vice President of Disney's Animal Kingdom

Bob
Allen
Retired Vice President of Disney Production Services

Rick
Allen
Retired Disney Resort/Parks General Manager

Jody
Maberry
Park Ranger, podcaster, and storyteller
Join Us for a Transformative Storytelling Workshop
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Storytelling is not just about entertaining. Stories connect your business to customers. Stories create experiences. Stories build culture. For the first time, the Cockerell Academy is offering this unique workshop to help you bring stories into your organization.
April 12, 2025 | 1 PM - 5 PM
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Orlando, FL
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Get Your TicketsWe will gather in an intimate classroom setting at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management for an afternoon that will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to take your leadership to the next level.
Whether you’re just beginning your career or a seasoned leader looking to sharpen your skills, this event offers deep insights and practical tools to help you tackle new ventures, explore possibilities for innovation, and improve tactical execution.
We’ve brought together four powerhouse speakers who are ready to share their real-world experiences, strategies, and leadership techniques:
Djuan Rivers and Jody Maberry - examine what makes the learning experience so powerful in natural and themed parks. It's all about using "Learned" and "Earned" stories to create experiences people are eager to tell others about.Â
Bob and Rick Allen – will present "Tails of Mouse and Men," featuring stories, insights, and inspiration from 102 years of Disney experience, beginning with their dad's first job on Disneyland's opening day. This casual and entertaining session demonstrates the power of storytelling-in-action through personal anecdotes from a unique perspective spanning their combined careers in Walt Disney Imagineering and Operations at Disney Parks and Resorts around the world. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that will entertain and offer a bounty of practical perspectives.
At the end of the workshop, the participants and speakers will engage in a Talk-Back. We'll answer any questions you have and explore what's on your mind to help make the art of storytelling powerful and practical. Â
Learn more about the speakers:
Bob Allen - retired vice president of Disney Production Services
Rick Allen - retired Disney Resorts/Parks General Manager
Djuan Rivers - retired Vice President of Disney's Animal Kingdom
Jody Maberry - park ranger and storyteller

Date:
April 12, 2025
Time:
1 PM - 5 PM EST
Location:
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Orlando, FL
Why Attend?
- Exclusive Access to Top Leaders: Learn directly from leaders who have excelled at companies like Disney.
- Actionable Takeaways: Leave with strategies you can implement immediately in your business or organization.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and industry experts.
- Be Inspired: Get the motivation to take your next leadership storytelling to the next level.
Don't miss this opportunity!
Live Admission
$89
Only 5 seats left
Includes full access to the live workshop, opportunities to interact with speakers, and exclusive event materials.
Virtual Admission
$89
Join from anywhere! You’ll have access to the entire event livestream, downloadable event materials, and a replay of the event.
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