See a photo of Lisa, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3, and Part 4.
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Q&A with Lisa Bloom, Question 5:
Q: What people or entities (such as Web sites, blogs, books, organizations, conferences, etc.) have been most influential to you in your story work and why?
There have been lots of influences in my life and work in relation to story.
- My parents told stories at home all the time and always encouraged me to tell my stories.
- My father’s wonderful friend, a Catholic priest, who used to read me bible stories, and later guided me in my own personal soul searching in relation to faith and the meaning in life. He is one of my first storytellers!
- Annette Simmons’ books: I love the way she writes and her books are jam packed with story wisdom. There are other authors and story practitioners that I am grateful to as well; Steve Denning, Sue Jennings, Jack Maguire, Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Allison Cox, to name but a few!
- Doug Lipman‘s very wise and generous story guidance is a reference I go back to again and again to make sure my story delivery is right on the mark.
- The Moth.Org is a site that I visit regularly to hear and be inspired by very natural and entertaining personal storytelling.
- Byron Katie is a great inspiration to me in terms of examining your story in order to look at the reality you have created.
- The International Coach Academy has been a great support to me in my Story Coaching journey. They love storytelling and have encouraged me along the way in creating my programs for coaches.
- The International Coach Federation has supported me in accrediting my program “Cinderella and the Coach — the Power of Storytelling for Coaching Success!” and I will be participating in Virtual Education and Local Chapter programs in the next few months.
- And I must not forget TED.com that is a constant source of inspiration and awe!
[Pictured below: Top row, from left: Bible stories, Annette Simmons, Doug Lipman, The Moth; Bottom row: Byron Katie, International Coach Academy, International Coach Federation, TED.]
