See a photo of Lisa, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3, and Part 4. Lisa is repeating the teleseminar, “Success Story Secrets,” that she presented earlier this week, offering a chance for coaches to learn all about how to attract clients, build business and … Continue reading
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Q&A with a Story Guru: Lisa Bloom: Storytelling is Rooted in Every Culture and Every Place
See a photo of Lisa, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3. Lisa is repeating the teleseminar, “Success Story Secrets,” that she presented earlier this week, offering a chance for coaches to learn all about how to attract clients, build business and increase confidence by … Continue reading
Q&A with a Story Guru: Lisa Bloom: Technology, Community, Trust Account for Surge in Storytelling
See a photo of Lisa, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2. Q&A with Lisa Bloom, Question 3: 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 many … Continue reading
Q&A with a Story Guru: Lisa Bloom: Narrative is an Integral Part of How We Define Our Lives
See a photo of Lisa, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Lisa is presenting a teleseminar, “Success Story Secrets,” TODAY, April 27 at 2 pm Eastern, offering a chance for coaches to learn all about how to attract clients, build business and increase confidence by finding their success … Continue reading
Q&A with a Story Guru: Lisa Bloom: Story Coaching Helps Us Discover, Tell Stories That Create New Reality
I’ve been aware of Lisa for quite a while and mentioned her in a roundup of coaches who use story. She made wonderful contributions to the teleseminar I led last fall on why storytelling is getting so much attention now. I’m thrilled to present her Q&A, which will run for … Continue reading
Stories of Replacement Children
I was instantly attracted to Judy Mandel’s memoir, Replacement Child. Mandel’s sister, Donna, whom she never knew, was killed when a plane crashed into her family’s home. Mandel was envisioned as Donna’s replacement. Here’s more description: A plane crash — the impossible choice a mother must make — the death … Continue reading
Two Very Different Approaches to Personal Stories
What kind of story could you tell about yourself based on the contents of your pocket, backpack, handbag, or wallet? That’s the question that the Pocketology Field Research Unit explores on Stories You Haven’t Heard. (Carol McLeod made me aware of pocketology). Here’s how the site describes pocketology: Pocketology, the … Continue reading
Q&A with A Story Guru: Kim Pearson: Writers, It’s Not About You
See a photo of Kim, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Q&A with Kim Pearson, Question 5: Q: If you could share just one piece of advice or wisdom about story/storytelling/narrative with readers, what would it be? A: I put a sticky … Continue reading
Q&A with A Story Guru: Kim Pearson: Sharing Your Stories is an Affirmation of Belonging
See a photo of Kim, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3. Q&A with Kim Pearson, Question 4: Q: The bio on your Web site suggests that your ability to conduct interviews with skill is key to your success as a writer/ghostwriter/storyteller. Without giving away … Continue reading
Q&A with A Story Guru: Kim Pearson: Ghost-Tweeting for Her Dog Helps Sell Books
See a photo of Kim, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Kim Pearson, Question 3: Q: The culture is abuzz about Web 2.0 and social media. To what extent do you participate in social media (such as through LinkedIn, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Second … Continue reading