Category Archives: Story Practitioners

See a photo of Kimberly, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Kimberly Burnham, Question 3: Q: You said in an interview, “As I write my stories, I see my life in a fresh way. I see what I have learned from different experiences. I … Continue reading →

See a photo of Kimberly, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Q&A with Kimberly Burnham, Question 2: Q: What is the framework or your particular definition of “story?” What definition do you espouse? A: Stories can change, even the story our physical body is telling, sometimes shouting. I … Continue reading →

I encountered Kimberly Burnham during the recent Reinvention Summit 2, in which she was featured in a showcase of selected members of the “tribe.” She has a fascinating story, as well as intriguing ways of applying her story and story in general to help clients. The Q&A will run over … Continue reading →

Reinvention Summit 2 is history, but I’m continuing to recap, synthesize, and expand on its 20 excellent sessions. When Jeff Gomez, arguably the best-known figure in transmedia storytelling, talks about creating storyworlds — he is, on one level, talking about “properties,” the brands like Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean and … Continue reading →

See a photo of Patricia, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Q&A with Patricia Keener, Question 5: Q: What future trends or directions do you foresee for story/storytelling/ narrative? What aspirations do you have personally for your own story work? A: Already … Continue reading →

See a photo of Patricia, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3. Q&A with Patricia Keener, Question 4: Q: Where are some of the places in the UK specifically you have observed storytelling recently? A: It seems as if I’m encountering story everywhere I go … Continue reading →

See a photo of Patricia, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Patricia Keener, Question 3: Q: What are a few of the most important principles of effective presentations — especially as regards integrating stories — that you impart to your clients? A: I work … Continue reading →

See a photo of Patricia, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Q&A with Patricia Keener, Question 2: Q: How did you initially become involved with story/storytelling/ narrative? A: I’ve always been a storyteller in one way or another. When I was 11, I joined the Young Author’s Club … Continue reading →

I was drawn to the work of Patricia Keener because of its intersections with my own. Although her practice is wider than mine, career coaching is part of it. I’m so pleased to present this Q&A with Patricia. The Q&A will run over the next several days. Bio: Patricia Keener … Continue reading →

Editor’s note: A week ago, I wrote about the rising story folk profiled during the showcase session at Reinvention Summit 2. Andrew Melville was one of those people, but I didn’t have a lot of information about the concept — Story3 — that he was initiating. He has kindly written … Continue reading →