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Karen writes about the real challenges leaders face every day: how to tell memorable stories, how to turn data into something people actually act on, how to lead through constant change, and how to build a culture where people do their best work.
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Storyteller Interview: Sundance
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Michelle Satter
Public Speaking Tips That Actually Work (Stop Picturing the Audience Naked)
Leverage these tips to prepare to speak in front of others with confidence.
Storyteller Interview: Drew Dudley
Storytelling Interview for The Perfect Story with Drew Dudley
Tell the Stories Behind the Music
Draw people in by sharing the stories of your experiences just like musicians do in concerts.
Storyteller Interview: Manoush Zomorodi, Host of TED Radio Hour Podcast, NPR
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Manoush Zomorodi
How to Structure a Story: The 4-Part Framework Leaders Use
How to tell stories that make a difference at work.
The Perfect Story is Here!
A book to help you find and tell the perfect story for any audience or setting.
Storyteller Interview Series Dr. Anthony Williams
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Dr. Anthony Williams
Storyteller Interview Series: Stephanie Stuckey
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s Corporation
Storyteller Interview Series: Will Csaklos
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Will Csaklos, Former Creative Director at Pixar
Most Leaders Lose their Audience Here in Presentations (and How to Fix It)
How to give memorable presentations that keep your audiences engaged.
Team Retreat Planning: The 7 Most Overlooked Elements
Leverage these principles when planning a team offsite or retreat to get your desired outcomes.
Go Stand on the Sea Wall
Why you should practice on a stage when preparing for a big talk. Behind the scenes of preparing for Jen Fisher’s TEDx presentation.
Tools That Help Me Save Time
Tips and tools for entrepreneurs and speakers to leverage in their work.
Can Storytelling Repair a Toxic Culture? What Leaders Need to Know
How to use storytelling to change culture.
Can ChatGPT Write Stories? What Leaders and Communicators Need to Know
How and when should you use ChatGPT or LLM when creating stories and messages?