Ashlee called to talk about her new assignment. “I need to learn how to herd cats by Monday. Can you help me?” I could hear the panic in her voice. “That depends, are they domestic or jungle cats?” I was hoping to lighten the mood a little. “Hmm, maybe a little of both?” […]
Everyday Storytelling
Uncovering Storytelling Sources From Your Past
You know why you need storytelling for business, but where are we to find them? Your most powerful stories are simple and true. You have experienced a great deal in your life. There is no better place to discover the seeds for your stories than within these personal experiences. You may not recognize them, there […]
Do You Have Stories for Key Business Moments?
Have you been avoiding using storytelling in your business conversations? Are you at a loss for where stories would even be used? Do you even think about stories for key business moments? Before I started to research storytelling, I thought their only usefulness was in TED-like talks or advertising campaigns. Of course, I was wrong. […]
8 Business Storytelling Elements
Do you want to change your impact in business conversations? You get why you should use business storytelling . Now you just need to get started. Here’s the first step. Business Storytelling Building Blocks. You’re ready to move to the next level – the building blocks of a story. There is no hard and fast […]
Write your independence day story.
July 4th in the U.S. is a day we celebrate freedom and independence. It’s also a day to remember the struggles preceding that independence. Much like any country’s independence, it’s vital for you as an independent professional to both celebrate your success and remember the events that brought you here. Honoring your struggle is essential, […]