The Psychology of Captivation & Storytelling That Imprints
What separates a good speaker from an unforgettable one?
It’s not slides.
It’s not volume.
It’s not even content.
It’s how they guide the audience’s mind.
In this 90-minute deep dive into the science and psychology of influence, high-performance hypnotherapist Karim Boktor will unpack how specific language patterns, pacing, structure and suggestion shape audience attention at a neurological level.
This session is about understanding the craft.
Not surface storytelling.
Not motivational hype.
But storytelling on steroids...
The kind that leaves audiences leaning forward, emotionally invested, and wanting more.
What We’ll Explore:
The Science of Attention & Influence
- How the brain processes story, suspense and resolution
- Why certain language patterns create deeper engagement
- The psychology behind emotional hooks and memory retention
The Mechanics of Captivation
- Structuring a journey rather than delivering information
- Using precision language to guide audience focus
- Creating tension, curiosity and release deliberately
An Immersive Experience
Karim will then lead the room through a guided immersive demonstration allowing attendees to experience these techniques from the audience perspective.
Because when you feel it, you understand it differently.
This isn’t passive learning.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Break down what’s happening in real time
- Analyse the structure and techniques used
- Apply the principles directly to one of your own keynote segments
- Ask questions and receive practical support
This session is for speakers who want to elevate from delivering content to engineering experiences.
If you’re serious about the craft of speaking, holding a room, influencing thinking, and creating moments that stay with an audience long after the applause this is a must-attend.
ABOUT KARIM BOKTOR
Karim Boktor is a high-performance hypnotherapist and leadership performance specialist known for creating rapid, measurable transformation in individuals and teams.
Using a powerful combination of subconscious reprogramming, high-performance psychology, and deeply personal storytelling, Karim doesn’t just inform, he creates visceral shifts that audiences feel immediately.
Karim gained international recognition following his USA TEDx talk on overcoming your inner stutter, a message rooted in his own lived experience of transforming limitation into leadership.
He is a Master Trainer in NLP and Hypnosis, an MBA holder, and a certified facilitator of Dr. Demartini’s work. Over the years, he has coached elite performers across sport and business, including NFL athlete Jaylinn Hawkins, AFL players, Shark Tank host Nick Bell, and executives within Forbes 500 organisations.
Specialising in leadership performance and team transformation, Karim works with CEOs, high-level entrepreneurs, and mission-driven teams to uncover the subconscious patterns limiting performance and replace them with aligned, championship-level thinking and behaviour.
He is particularly known for his ability to align leadership teams, elevate influence, and unlock high-performance culture with psychological precision.
The Program:
6:00pm Optional dinner on Level 1 at Brewmanity (at your expense)
7:00pm Event kick off
7:30pm Guest speaker
9:00pm Event concludes (optional rooftop drinks with members for networking after event, at your expense)
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