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A Walk in the Woods
Join me in my walk in the woods videos, where I talk about how leaders can use the power of Storytelling for impact, helping uncover the stories that move their audiences. I’ve been told I have a knack for taking complex topics and making them simple but engaging.
If not at my desk, you might find me out on the trail with my dogs and husband, out skiing or trail running. It’s where I do my best creative problem-solving. So, sit back and enjoy the great outdoors, taking these walks in the woods with me. Let's learn how to use the power of storytelling and effective communication to influence action and bring ideas to life.
Let's change the world one story at a time.
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Zoom Out
We have another “walk” in the French Alps today, but it’s really a ride on a Poma lift. And in my last video, we talked about zooming in on details to tell a story that gets a standing ovation. Today, let’s consider zooming out and ensuring we bring in context and big-picture thinking. Here’s how:
Zoom In
Today’s walk in the woods takes place in the French Alps. It’s a continuation in my series on stories that get standing ovations and we talk about zooming in on details that bring a layer of depth to your story.
Addressing the Tough Topics
Please join me for a non-walk in the woods today. I was too lazy to actually go walk so, not one to procrastinate or make excuses, I recorded this out on the deck. Inspired by my personal experience with that crazy skin treatment for pre-cancer on my face, I wanted to talk about addressing the […]
What Not To Do If You Want a Standing Ovation
In part 2 of my series on Stories that get standing ovations I share a “to-don’t.” It follows on the heals of my previous video where I suggested you bring in feelings in and emotions so your audience can experience what the characters experienced. Today, I have suggestions for allowing your audience to interpret their […]
Stories That Get Standing Ovations
Inspired by a recent experience with a client, I’m starting a series called Stories That Get Standing Ovations. I worked with this client to tell her story in five minutes and it moved people to get on their feet, which prompted me to reflect back on our process, the collaboration, and the qualities that give stories standing ovations.
Your Strategy Tells A Story (whether you mean to or not)
In this week’s walk in the woods, I invite you to reflect on the experiences and actions of the people in your organization and how it impacts the stories people infer and tell about you.
Concise or Complete: Pick One
I’m back with another walk in the woods! Won’t you join me? Today I want to talk about one of the biggest mistakes I see in storytelling: When we try to put too much in our message.
A Tool to Simplify a Complex Message
Recently, I worked with an organization that had a big and complicated message to share with their community.
The Subtle Art of Not Trying Too Hard
Sharing a story makes us all vulnerable, no doubt. So there is risk involved, and I want to help minimize that risk. Today we talk about what happens when you try too hard and your story feels forced.