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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 Series: Dr. Paul Zak
Storyteller Interview for The Perfect Story with Dr. Paul Zak
Storytelling with Data: 5 Steps Leaders Use to Turn Numbers Into Narratives
How to tell stories with data to create context and inform decisions.
Interviews with Storytellers
Storyteller Interviews for The Perfect Story including Pam Sherman
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.
The Quiet Advantage: Storytelling for Introverts
How introverts can use their strengths to be some of the best storytellers.
Can Storytelling Repair a Toxic Culture? What Leaders Need to Know
How to use storytelling to change culture.
How to Use Storytelling in Job Interviews (and Why It Beats STAR)
How to Use Storytelling in Job Interviews (and Why It Beats STAR)
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?
Business Storytelling: 5 Essential Tips for Leaders and Teams
Leverage these five tips for telling effective stories at work.
The Gingerbread House
My mom and I made a gingerbread house that fell apart and that made it perfect.
Lollipop Moments
Breaking down Drew Dudley’s TED Talk as an example of great storytelling.
The Kaleidoscope: Changing Perspective in Your Stories
Try this one thing to change the meaning and takeaway of your story.
It Doesn’t Matter What You Say…
True change management isn’t just what you say, it’s what others say when you aren’t around.
Take Them On The Journey
Compelling communications and stories take people on a journey to give context that makes them meaningful and relatable.