The 1-Hour STORYBOARDING Leader 2025

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Effective problem solving is critical in today’s environment. Story telling inspires reflection and action. Enjoy!

Here are 3 examples of creating sketchnotes for business and life, showcasing simple hand-drawn pictures, describing each scene, and ending with a strong learning point:


Example 1: Story – Overcoming Procrastination

Scene 1: The Problem

Sketch: A person sitting at a messy desk with a clock in the background. Papers are piling up, and the person has their head in their hands. A speech bubble reads, “I’ll start tomorrow… again.” Description: This scene depicts the frustration of procrastination, with the cluttered desk representing the growing workload and the ticking clock symbolizing time slipping away.

Scene 2: The Turning Point

Sketch: The same person now writing down a simple to-do list, looking slightly more focused. A motivational quote hangs on the wall behind them: “Start small, start now.” Description: The person realizes the first step to overcoming procrastination is breaking tasks into smaller, manageable actions.

Scene 3: The Solution

Sketch: The person smiling, surrounded by neatly stacked papers, with a completed checklist on the desk. The clock now shows a later time, symbolizing productive use of the day. Description: By tackling tasks one step at a time, the person finds relief and satisfaction in making progress.

Learning Point: “Procrastination shrinks when you start small. Progress, no matter how tiny, builds momentum.”


Example 2: Story – Building Team Collaboration

Scene 1: The Problem

Sketch: A group of stick figures standing in a circle, but each figure is looking in a different direction. In the middle is a jumbled mess of speech bubbles with overlapping voices. Description: This scene highlights the chaos and lack of focus when team members don’t communicate or align on shared goals.

Scene 2: The Turning Point

Sketch: The same group now sitting at a table with one stick figure standing at the front holding a chart labeled “Our Goal.” Arrows point from the team toward the shared goal. Description: A leader steps up to refocus the group, setting clear objectives and emphasizing collaboration.

Scene 3: The Solution

Sketch: The group now working together, with stick figures passing a “project” (symbolized by a box) from one person to another. Everyone is smiling, and a banner reads, “Teamwork.” Description: By fostering communication and defining clear roles, the team achieves harmony and productivity.

Learning Point: “A team aligned toward a shared goal multiplies its impact.”


Example 3: Story – Embracing Change

Scene 1: The Problem

Sketch: A stick figure standing on a cliff, looking at a gap that separates them from a brighter landscape on the other side. A speech bubble says, “What if I fall?” Description: This scene illustrates fear of the unknown and hesitation to take risks when faced with change.

Scene 2: The Turning Point

Sketch: The person placing a ladder across the gap. Above them is the phrase, “What if I fly?” Description: The person begins to reframe their fear, focusing on the opportunities that change can bring instead of the risks.

Scene 3: The Solution

Sketch: The person walking confidently across the ladder to the brighter side, with a sunrise in the background and birds flying overhead. Description: By taking a calculated risk and embracing change, the person moves toward a better future.

Learning Point: “Change feels risky, but it’s often the bridge to growth.”


These examples demonstrate how you can tell stories through sketchnoting with simple visuals and descriptions. Each ends with a strong learning point to inspire action or reflection.