See a photo of Dorit, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Q&A with Dorit Sasson, Questions 9 and 10: Q: What has surprised you most in your work with story? A: The unbelievable power of giving voice to something that is voiceless … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2012
Free Career-Journaling Challenge Workshop Starts Monday
I’m a sucker for any endeavor that combines job search/career with elements of storytelling. Thus I’m intrigued by a career-journaling challenge and workshop offered by Mari L. McCarthy, a well-known blogger on journaling. The workshop kicks off on Monday, June 25. Though the workshop is free, the accompanying workbook, Do … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Dorit Sasson: The Way You Voice Your Story Often Holds You Back
See a photo of Dorit, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3. Q&A with Dorit Sasson, Questions 7 and 8: Q: You recently participated in Reinvention Summit 2. What insights or takeaways from that are you applying (or planning to apply) to your work with … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Dorit Sasson: Helping People Explore Transformational Message of Their Story
See a photo of Dorit, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Dorit Sasson, Questions 5 and 6: Q: What’s your favorite story about a transformation that came about through a story or storytelling act? A: Very recently, I had the experience of sharing my … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Dorit Sasson: Story is All About Using Your Personal Story as a Transforming Agent for Change
See a photo of Dorit, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Q&A with Dorit Sasson, Questions 3 and 4: Q: The storytelling movement seems to be growing explosively. Why now? What is it about this moment in human history and culture that makes storytelling so resonant with so … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Dorit Sasson: Expressing Pain Stories is a Powerful Part of a Storyteller’s Journey
I encountered Dorit Sasson during the recent Reinvention Summit 2, in which she was featured in a showcase of selected members of the “tribe.” I’m intrigued by her interesting backstory and approach to her story-based practice. The Q&A, 97th in a series, will run over the next several days. Bio: … Continue reading
A Story of Changing the Narrative
Thanks to Michael Margolis for turning me on to this one. It’s a classic case of reframing an issue, changing the narrative to persuade the audience into a specific action: This video tells the story of the city of Troy, Michigan, which was facing a budget shortfall, and was considering … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Bill Gibeault: People Seek Meaningful Experiences That Help Them Understand Themselves and Transform Their Lives
See a photo of Bill, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Q&A with Bill Gibeault, Questions 5 and 6 Q: The storytelling movement seems to be growing explosively. Why now? What is it about this moment in human history and culture that … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Bill Gibeault: To Be Perceived as Authentic, a Company Needs to Understand its Backstory
See a photo of Bill, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3. Q&A with Bill Gibeault, Question 4 Q: How is your methodology for getting at a business backstory more powerful than other similar methodologies? A: I think our methodology to really “get to the … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Bill Gibeault: Video Storytelling Is the Most Emotionally Engaging Medium
See a photo of Bill, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Bill Gibeault, Question 3 Q: What are some of the advantages of your storytelling medium — video? A: Video fits better with peoples’ demand for experiences. Video has been a favorite method to … Continue reading