It helps to think of your story using the three elements that all stories share: Character, Conflict, and Goal. No matter what story you’re experiencing, it can be broken down to these three elements.
This last month Jaron and I have had the opportunity to lead a few storytelling workshops tailored towards the concept of using persuasive stories to affect policy change. In giving these presentations, I learned something about my own story...
It may seem like it would be a difficult task to create a safe space for sharing stories, but in reality, if you follow three simple steps, you can create a safe, affirming space for communication anywhere...
To understand your life in a deeper, more meaningful way, first you need to understand it as a story. Have you ever thought of your life as a story? Creating your story helps you to understand your motivations, passions and purpose.
One of the most amazing things that I get to witness as I help create safe spaces for storytelling is the community that develops when stories are being told...