See a photo of David, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with David Sidwell, Question 3 Q: How important is it to you and your work to function within the framework of a particular definition of “story?” (i.e., What is a story?) What definition do … Continue reading
Category Archives: Story Practitioners
Q and A with a Story Guru: David Sidwell: Storytelling Is a Sharing of Images Rather than Information
See a photo of David, his bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Q&A with David Sidwell, Question 2 Q: How did you initially become involved with story/storytelling/ narrative? What attracted you to this field? What do you love about it? A: I come to storytelling first as a performer. … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: David Sidwell: Interconnectedness, Through Story
Like many of my recent Q&A finds, Dr. David Sidwell popped up in one of my Scoop.it curations. I’m always intrigued by folks who are using story in higher education, but David Sidwell’s story work cover far more territory than just teaching. I’m delighted to learn of his many story-related … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Elizabeth Gates: Telling Stories has Changed More Lives than Medical Interventions
See a photo of Elizabeth, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3. Q&A with Elizabeth Gates, Questions 6, 7, 8, and 9: 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: Elizabeth Gates: Story Sessions Encourage Members of Dysfunctional Teams to Listen
See a photo of Elizabeth, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Elizabeth Gates, Questions 4 and 5: Q: One of your specialty areas is communication and storytelling in organizations. When organizations (and the people in them) seek out your services, why are the typical … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Elizabeth Gates: Writing Your Own Story Is Important for Witnessing
See a photo of Elizabeth, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Q&A with Elizabeth Gates, Question 3: Q: You offer workshops in memoir-writing and journaling. Undoubtedly many reasons exist for journaling and writing one’s memoir. What do you feel is the most compelling reason? Why do people need … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Elizabeth Gates: Storytelling Chose Her
It’s always a very special treat when someone I respect — in this case a past Q&A subject — nominates a practitioner to participate in this series. Lisa Rosetti nominated her writing coach Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gates. “Lizzie is a very accomplished writer and my writing coach,” Lisa wrote, “and she … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Amy Zalman: Republican Candidates Reveal Difficulty Maintaining Control Over a Coherent Narrative about Themselves or the Country
See a photo of Amy Zalman, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Q&A with Amy Zalman, Question 5: Q: A testimonial on your site express this wish: “I hope the two presidential campaigns have an opportunity to review and digest Dr. Zalman’s … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Amy Zalman: ‘Narrative’ Is an Overused Buzzword
See a photo of Amy Zalman, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3. Q&A with Amy Zalman, Question 4: Q: To what extent do you think “storytelling” has become an overused buzzword? Do you find yourself annoyed when things are labeled as “storytelling” that really … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Amy Zalman: Afghan Civilian Casualties Are Far More than Characters in the Story of a War
See a photo of Amy Zalman, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Amy Zalman, Question 3: Q: Why do you feel it’s important “to gain a holistic view of our own stories, those of others, and those that drive public events and perceptions” and … Continue reading