• Create experiences that build connections

    Increase collaboration and improve wellbeing

  • Why Connection Matters

    Connection is fundamental to wellbeing.

    Feeling connected gives us the psychological safety to tackle challenges and take creative risks. When we build deep and genuine connections, we collaborate better towards our individual and shared goals.

    Building deep connections requires intention.

    Backstory is here to create experiences that spark connections.

  • What We Do

    Build deep connections through storytelling, games, and outdoor activities

    For individuals, businesses, schools, and NGOs

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    Storytelling Workshops

    We believe the shortest distance between two people is a story. We lead workshops to discover stories hidden in our individual and collective experiences.

    - Find stories that show your origins

    - Seek stories that shape your values

    - Shape stories that celebrate your growth

    - Tell stories that connect communities

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    Game Design

    We believe collaborating on challenges builds trust. We facilitate games to engage teams in fun challenges, helping them discover new things about themselves and each other.

    - Design custom quizzes

    - Battle out business pitches

    - Simulate negotiations

    - Collaborate on missions

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    Outdoor Experiences

    We believe experiences in nature are transformative. We organize offsites that provide the perfect setting to gain fresh perspectives and deepen our connections.

    - Reflect on individual and organizational goals

    - Conduct project retrospectives

    - Solve challenges as a team

    - Build deep connections

  • I am in awe of Niharika as a facilitator... She is a pro at handling the crowd: asking questions, taking suggestions and manoeuvring through the conversation. She made us all feel at ease, built a safe space within minutes that allowed us all to open up and share our thoughts.

    — Ramon, L&D lead, Indiahikes

    Niharika injects fresh energy into our events with her unique workshops; her facilitation brings many 'Ah-ha' moments and delightful connections for participants. We keep inviting her back!”

    — Tanvi, Co-founder, Mixedbag

    Niharika's workshop with our students exceeded our expectations. The activities were thoughtful and challenging yet accessible. Each student came away with material to work with.

    — Ms. Juliette, Head of Drama, Canadian International School

  • Who We Are

    Backstory is a collective of professional faciliators focussed on the goal to help us deepen our connections to our community, our enviornment, and to ourselves.

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    Mel Patching

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    Niharika Aggarwal

    Niharika brings a decade of project management experience at multinationals and marries it with storytelling prowess to facilitate connection and collaboration. She co-runs Hong Kong Stories, an organization that promotes storytelling through free workshops and curated live shows. She is an avid hiker and scuba diver who brings her love for nature into the experiences she designs.

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    Iva Sladic Keco

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  • How We Work

    1

    Discovery

    We discuss your goals and brainstorm experiences that fit your needs and budget.

    2

    Design

    We tailor each experience to the context of the organization and the participants.

    3

    Delivery

    We facilitate engaging experiences that create meaningful connections.

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