storyOS
262 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsStories are powerful, and narrative drives all human behavior. But how do we as leaders, creators and entrepreneurs learn to leverage that power for good? The storyOS Podcast dives deep into that question, so you can increase your narrative intelligence, grow your influence, and build a better future for yourself, your team and the world.
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Why You Can't Hold on to an Idea
March 19, 2018 14:15 - 2 minutes - 4.95 MBHave you ever held on to an idea so tightly that you didn't leave room for improvements or perhaps an even better idea? This week we talk about why you must be willing to fall out of love with an idea in order to come up with something better. To gain access to more creative resources, visit STORYcraft.co.
STORYCraft: How to Meet Your Creative Work Halfway
March 12, 2018 15:19 - 2 minutes - 4.86 MBDo you ever find yourself waiting for inspiration to strike? Or waiting for the big idea to just come to you? This week we talk about how you have to meet your creative work in the middle and how to do just that. To access more creative resources and learn more about STORY, visit storycraft.co
How to Meet Your Creative Work Halfway
March 12, 2018 15:19 - 2 minutes - 4.71 MBDo you ever find yourself waiting for inspiration to strike? Or waiting for the big idea to just come to you? This week we talk about how you have to meet your creative work in the middle and how to do just that. To access more creative resources and learn more about STORY, visit storycraft.co
Jim Krueger on the One Thing Every Story Needs
March 08, 2018 17:00 - 41 minutes - 77 MBJim Krueger is an award-winning filmmaker, New York Times best-selling author, copy-writer, video game developer and comic book writer and graphic novel legend. He is quite literally one of the best storytellers we’ve ever met. We always learn something from him and this podcast was no different. Listen in as we learn about the one thing that every good story needs. If you want to learn more from Jim, we are hosting a one-day workshop with him on March 24th in Chicago! Click he...
S 02 // E 05: Jim Krueger on the One Thing Every Story Needs
March 08, 2018 17:00 - 41 minutes - 76.8 MBJim Krueger is an award-winning filmmaker, New York Times best-selling author, copy-writer, video game developer and comic book writer and graphic novel legend. He is quite literally one of the best storytellers we’ve ever met. We always learn something from him and this podcast was no different. Listen in as we learn about the one thing that every good story needs. If you want to learn more from Jim, we are hosting a one-day workshop with him on March 24th in Chicago! Click here to lea...
How to Stay in Your Creative State.
March 05, 2018 18:06 - 3 minutes - 5.56 MBWhat's the difference between your limbic and executive brain? And why is it important to stay in your limbic state while creating? Learn why it's best to create without rules and before looking at your phone in the morning during this week's STORY Craft episode. This could be key for your next project. To listen to Ally Fallon's conversation and gain access to other resources, go to www.storycraft.co
STORYCraft: How to Stay in Your Creative State
March 05, 2018 18:06 - 3 minutes - 5.72 MBWhat's the difference between your limbic and executive brain? And why is it important to stay in your limbic state while creating? Learn why it's best to create without rules and before looking at your phone in the morning during this week's STORY Craft episode. This could be key for your next project. To listen to Ally Fallon's conversation and gain access to other resources, go to www.storycraft.co
STORYCraft: Your Work Doesn't Speak For Itself
February 26, 2018 21:28 - 4 minutes - 8.47 MBAs storytellers, we like to use the excuse "My work speaks for itself". But our audience is longing for more beyond the creative work. Humans want to dig deeper and learn the backstory of the project. Learn what you need to share in order to make a larger impact with your work in this week's #STORYCraft Episode. To gain access to more resources, visit STORYCraft.co. To learn more about STORY, visit STORYGatherings.com.
Your Work Doesn't Speak for Itself
February 26, 2018 21:28 - 4 minutes - 8.32 MBAs storytellers, we like to use the excuse "My work speaks for itself". But our audience is longing for more beyond the creative work. Humans want to dig deeper and learn the backstory of the project. Learn what you need to share in order to make a larger impact with your work in this week's #STORYCraft Episode. To gain access to more resources, visit STORYCraft.co. To learn more about STORY, visit STORYGatherings.com.
S 02 // E 04: Laura Youngkin on Navigating Social Media, Finding Identity in our Work and Being a Millennial
February 22, 2018 21:04 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MBLaura Youngkin is a theatrical producer, creative consultant, and proud Millennial, but she’s also so much more…. During this conversation we talk about the tension of living in a culture inundated with social media and praises the amount that we work. We'll also talk about the stereotypes that have been given to millennials and how we can navigate through them in the workplace. You can learn more about her organization The Brave Millennial here. Learn more about STORY and gain access to...
Laura Youngkin on Navigating Social Media, Finding Identity in our Work and Being a Millennial
February 22, 2018 21:04 - 49 minutes - 90.7 MBLaura Youngkin is a theatrical producer, creative consultant, and proud Millennial, but she’s also so much more…. During this conversation we talk about the tension of living in a culture inundated with social media and praises the amount that we work. We'll also talk about the stereotypes that have been given to millennials and how we can navigate through them in the workplace. You can learn more about her organization The Brave Millennial here. Learn more about STORY and gain ...
STORYCraft: Warm Up Your Mind
February 19, 2018 05:28 - 2 minutes - 5.47 MBIf you warm up your body before a workout, why not warm up your mind before a meeting or getting started on your next project? This week's creative tip will help you get your creative juices flowing when you need it the most. For more resources from STORY, check out www.storycraft.co
Warm Up Your Mind
February 19, 2018 05:28 - 2 minutes - 5.32 MBIf you warm up your body before a workout, why not warm up your mind before a meeting or getting started on your next project? This week's creative tip will help you get your creative juices flowing when you need it the most. For more resources from STORY, check out www.storycraft.co
STORYCraft: Give This a Try in Your Next Meeting
February 12, 2018 20:11 - 2 minutes - 5.11 MBThis week's #STORYCraft tip might help your team come up with the best idea you've ever had. Listen to this week's creative tip and learn how this one thing can change how you brainstorm.
Give This a Try in Your Next Meeting
February 12, 2018 20:11 - 2 minutes - 4.95 MBThis week's #STORYCraft tip might help your team come up with the best idea you've ever had. Listen to this week's creative tip and learn how this one thing can change how you brainstorm.
S 02 // E 03: MacKenzie Huynh on How Shifting Your Perspective Can Change Everything
February 08, 2018 19:16 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MBMacKenzie Huynh is a Creative Lead at Pinterest where she found a space where her storytelling abilities and creativity collided. She's been working on a campaign this year about stepping into a "What if" moment, to push people to embrace that thing that they want to do. MacKenzie's "What if" moment happened on the STORY 2017 stage where she shared the fact that giving a talk was her one thing that she was scared to do. She ended up being one of our highest rated speakers. During this con...
MacKenzie Huynh on How Shifting Your Perspective Can Change Everything
February 08, 2018 19:16 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MBMacKenzie Huynh is a Creative Lead at Pinterest where she found a space where her storytelling abilities and creativity collided. She's been working on a campaign this year about stepping into a "What if" moment, to push people to embrace that thing that they want to do. MacKenzie's "What if" moment happened on the STORY 2017 stage where she shared the fact that giving a talk was her one thing that she was scared to do. She ended up being one of our highest rated speakers. During...
STORYCraft: What We Can Learn From Abraham Lincoln
February 05, 2018 15:36 - 3 minutes - 7.18 MBDuring this week's #STORYCraft episode, we'll talk about the one act that you have to make time for in your creative process. No matter what canvas you are creating with, this step will help make you're project better. Learn more about the producers of STORY at www.storygatherings.com. To gain access to more resources and creative content, visit www.STORYcraft.co
What We Can Learn From Abraham Lincoln
February 05, 2018 15:36 - 3 minutes - 7.02 MBDuring this week's #STORYCraft episode, we'll talk about the one act that you have to make time for in your creative process. No matter what canvas you are creating with, this step will help make you're project better. Learn more about the producers of STORY at www.storygatherings.com. To gain access to more resources and creative content, visit www.STORYcraft.co
STORYCraft: Are You Asking the Right Questions?
January 31, 2018 16:31 - 5 minutes - 9.37 MBEach week, the STORY team is going to bring you a creative tip that will impact your work and life in five minutes or less. No matter what vein of work you are in or what kind of medium you use to tell your story, these five minutes will help you to create your best, most creative work. This week will talk about how to ask the right questions and why this is the first step to discovering the right answers. For more creative tips and resources, visit www.storycraft.co.
Are You Asking the Right Questions?
January 31, 2018 16:31 - 5 minutes - 9.22 MBEach week, the STORY team is going to bring you a creative tip that will impact your work and life in five minutes or less. No matter what vein of work you are in or what kind of medium you use to tell your story, these five minutes will help you to create your best, most creative work. This week will talk about how to ask the right questions and why this is the first step to discovering the right answers. For more creative tips and resources, visit www.storycraft.co.
Matthew Luhn on How to Tell a Great Story and Why It Requires Taking Chances
January 23, 2018 16:56 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MBMatthew Luhn is a 20 year Pixar veteran, who worked on some of their biggest films including Up, Finding Nemo, Toy Story, Monster’s Inc, Cars and so many others. He began as an animator, but most of his career at Pixar was in the key role of Story Supervisor. He now spends his time as a branding consultant, a creative writing instructor and a workshop leader. During this conversation you'll learn about Matthew's journey to Pixar, how to bounce back from failure and how to create s...
S 02 // E 02: Matthew Luhn on How to Tell a Great Story and Why It Requires Taking Chances
January 23, 2018 16:56 - 31 minutes - 57.2 MBMatthew Luhn is a 20 year Pixar veteran, who worked on some of their biggest films including Up, Finding Nemo, Toy Story, Monster’s Inc, Cars and so many others. He began as an animator, but most of his career at Pixar was in the key role of Story Supervisor. He now spends his time as a branding consultant, a creative writing instructor and a workshop leader. During this conversation you'll learn about Matthew's journey to Pixar, how to bounce back from failure and how to create space for ...
S 02 // E 01: Your 2018 Pep Talk
January 16, 2018 17:39 - 13 minutes - 24 MBTo kick off 2018, we gathered some of the most successful and creative people that we know to talk about how they set their year up for success. It was two hours jam packed with incredibly useful information. You can hear some of the insightful conversation during this first episode of Season 02 of the STORY Podcast. If you want to watch full replay of the interactive live stream with Jason Jaggard, Gillian Ferrabee, Jon Acuff, Brad Montague, Nikkolas Smith and Jim Krueger CLICK HERE. Y...
Your 2018 Pep Talk
January 16, 2018 17:39 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MBTo kick off 2018, we gathered some of the most successful and creative people that we know to talk about how they set their year up for success. It was two hours jam packed with incredibly useful information. You can hear some of the insightful conversation during this first episode of Season 02 of the STORY Podcast. If you want to watch full replay of the interactive live stream with Jason Jaggard, Gillian Ferrabee, Jon Acuff, Brad Montague, Nikkolas Smith and Jim Krueger CLICK ...
E45 // Carlos Whittaker on How to Tell Stories Filled with Hope
September 12, 2017 23:45 - 39 minutes - 44.9 MBHe calls himself a "Hope Slinger" and we couldn't agree more. Carlos Whittaker is a People’s Choice Award winner, a former recording artist signed to a major label, a social media maven, and currently spends the majority of his time writing books and speaking on stages around the world. On this episode we talk about what it means to "hope sling", how he became a storyteller on every medium, and how "Killing the Spider" can lead you to a fuller, more hopeful life.
Carlos Whittaker on How to Tell Stories Filled with Hope
September 12, 2017 23:45 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MBHe calls himself a "Hope Slinger" and we couldn't agree more. Carlos Whittaker is a People’s Choice Award winner, a former recording artist signed to a major label, a social media maven, and currently spends the majority of his time writing books and speaking on stages around the world. On this episode we talk about what it means to "hope sling", how he became a storyteller on every medium, and how "Killing the Spider" can lead you to a fuller, more hopeful life.
Ed Nash on How To Navigate the Tension between Art and Commerce
September 08, 2017 17:22 - 46 minutes - 53.6 MBIf you've ever struggled between the tension of commerce and art, this episode is for you. Ed Nash is a book salesman turned Art Dealer, Appraiser and Artist. His work can be found in collections across the US and UK and is represented in galleries in New York, Atlanta, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville TN. But this journey didn't happen overnight. Learn how a kid from the UK made his way to Nashville to become the successful artist that he is today. Find out more about STO...
E44 // Ed Nash on How To Navigate the Tension between Art + Commerce
September 08, 2017 17:22 - 46 minutes - 52.8 MBIf you've ever struggled between the tension of commerce and art, this episode is for you. Ed Nash is a book salesman turned Art Dealer, Appraiser and Artist. His work can be found in collections across the US and UK and is represented in galleries in New York, Atlanta, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville TN. But this journey didn't happen overnight. Learn how a kid from the UK made his way to Nashville to become the successful artist that he is today. Find out more about STORY at www.storyg...
E43 // Bethany Haley Williams on How Art Can Change the Impact of Trauma
August 29, 2017 23:07 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MBBethany Haley Williams has a Ph.D. in counseling psychology and masters and license in clinical social work, and she is a leader in the field of war-affected child rehabilitation. In addition to her work through Exile International, the organization she founded, she also works with organizations like the United Nations. She is an activist, committed to amplifying the voices and stories of war-affected youth through art therapy. We love that she had a moment where she knew that she couldn't no...
Bethany Haley Williams on How Art Can Change the Impact of Trauma
August 29, 2017 23:07 - 37 minutes - 43.9 MBBethany Haley Williams has a Ph.D. in counseling psychology and masters and license in clinical social work, and she is a leader in the field of war-affected child rehabilitation. In addition to her work through Exile International, the organization she founded, she also works with organizations like the United Nations. She is an activist, committed to amplifying the voices and stories of war-affected youth through art therapy. We love that she had a moment where she knew that s...
Steven Chaparro on Finding our Identity Outside of Our Work
August 10, 2017 17:43 - 21 minutes - 25 MBSteven Chaparro is the Vice President of Strategic Design at Visioneering Studios where they envision and design spaces that matter and tell stories. During this talk at STORY 2016, he discusses the importance of creatives to find our identity outside of our work and our job as storytellers. This talk was given on stage at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN. If you would like to watch the talk, visit www.storygatherings.com.
E42 // Steven Chaparro on Finding our Identity Outside of Our Work
August 10, 2017 17:43 - 21 minutes - 24.2 MBSteven Chaparro is the Vice President of Strategic Design at Visioneering Studios where they envision and design spaces that matter and tell stories. During this talk at STORY 2016, he discusses the importance of creatives to find our identity outside of our work and our job as storytellers. This talk was given on stage at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN. If you would like to watch the talk, visit www.storygatherings.com.
E41 // Hannah Brencher on Defining Your Creative Process and Developing Your Own Voice
July 27, 2017 19:31 - 27 minutes - 30.9 MBAuthor and entrepreneur, Hannah Brencher talks about the different stages of writing and the creative process. During this talk you will learn about fighting with fear, insecurity, and comparison during the journey of starting something new. Hannah also shares why and how you should set boundaries around your creative process and how to stay authentic in your writing. This presentation was given at #STORY2016 at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN.
Hannah Brencher on Defining Your Creative Process and Developing Your Own Voice
July 27, 2017 19:31 - 27 minutes - 31.6 MBAuthor and entrepreneur, Hannah Brencher talks about the different stages of writing and the creative process. During this talk you will learn about fighting with fear, insecurity, and comparison during the journey of starting something new. Hannah also shares why and how you should set boundaries around your creative process and how to stay authentic in your writing. This presentation was given at #STORY2016 at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN.
Hank Fortener on How Color Can Affect Our Relationships, Our Lives and Our Work
July 12, 2017 20:54 - 38 minutes - 45.3 MBCommunicator and entrepreneur, Hank Fortener gave this talk about how moments in our life define us to close out #STORY2016. In this presentation, he dissects different emotions that may effect how we view life and how we treat others. This insightful and creative talk will help you shift perspective and open your eyes to how moments have defined you and motivate your actions. If you'd like to watch this talk, visit www.storygatherings.com. This talk was given at STORY 2016 at...
E40 // Hank Fortener on How Color Can Affect Our Relationships, Our Lives and Our Work
July 12, 2017 20:54 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MBCommunicator and entrepreneur, Hank Fortener gave this talk about how moments in our life define us to close out #STORY2016. In this presentation, he dissects different emotions that may effect how we view life and how we treat others. This insightful and creative talk will help you shift perspective and open your eyes to how moments have defined you and motivate your actions. If you'd like to watch this talk, visit www.storygatherings.com. This talk was given at STORY 2016 at the Country Mus...
E39 // Jason Jaggard on How to Shatter Boundaries in Order to Live Beyond Your Imagination
June 30, 2017 14:29 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBExecutive coach and author, Jason Jaggard talks about how our imagination can sometimes rob of us of the life we were meant to live. During this talk, you will learn how to see the boundaries that you create for yourself and discover how to break them in order to define new possibilities for your work and your life. This captivating talk will challenge you to dream bigger, and give you the tools to reach those dreams. This talk was giving at STORY 2016. Learn more about STORY at www.storygath...
Jason Jaggard on How to Shatter Boundaries in Order to Live Beyond Your Imagination
June 30, 2017 14:29 - 27 minutes - 32.1 MBExecutive coach and author, Jason Jaggard talks about how our imagination can sometimes rob of us of the life we were meant to live. During this talk, you will learn how to see the boundaries that you create for yourself and discover how to break them in order to define new possibilities for your work and your life. This captivating talk will challenge you to dream bigger, and give you the tools to reach those dreams. This talk was giving at STORY 2016. Learn more about STORY ...
E38 // The Enneagram and How it Can Help You, Your Relationships and Your Work
June 09, 2017 17:04 - 1 hour - 87 MBWelcome to a special episode of our show, where we sit down with Ian Morgan Cron to walk through each of the 9 numbers of the Enneagram. Along the way, you’ll gain some insight into your potential number, how it might help you understand yourself better, and what it all means for how you interact with others both at work and at home. Learn more about STORY at www.storygatherings.com.
BONUS: The Enneagram and How it Can Help You, Your Relationships and Your Work
June 09, 2017 17:04 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBWelcome to a special episode of our show, where we sit down with Ian Morgan Cron to walk through each of the 9 numbers of the Enneagram. Along the way, you’ll gain some insight into your potential number, how it might help you understand yourself better, and what it all means for how you interact with others both at work and at home. Learn more about STORY at www.storygatherings.com.
Ian Morgan Cron on Knowing Yourself as an Artist
June 01, 2017 13:38 - 58 minutes - 67.9 MBWe all have a contribution to make as artists…we just have to keep it within a reasonable idea of who we are. But who are we? Isn’t that a questions we as artists and storytellers so often struggle with? We talk about that and so much more with best-selling author, artist, psychotherapist and priest, Ian Morgan Cron. It's pretty easy to say that he has a unique perspective on life and he wants nothing more than to invite you to live it to your fullest. Learn more about STORY at ...
E37 // Ian Morgan Cron on Knowing Yourself as an Artist
June 01, 2017 13:38 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBWe all have a contribution to make as artists…we just have to keep it within a reasonable idea of who we are. But who are we? Isn’t that a questions we as artists and storytellers so often struggle with? We talk about that and so much more with best-selling author, artist, psychotherapist and priest, Ian Morgan Cron. It's pretty easy to say that he has a unique perspective on life and he wants nothing more than to invite you to live it to your fullest. Learn more about STORY at www.storygathe...
Casey Neistat on How to Use Digital Storytelling to Make an Impact
May 17, 2017 18:48 - 39 minutes - 46 MBThis week we take a journey into the past to learn about the future with critically acclaimed filmmaker turned over-the-top successful YouTuber, Casey Neistat. We learn how his personal story shaped stories that he tells, then gain insight into his creative process, work ethic, and daily routine. This talk was given at STORY 2016 in Nashville, TN. To learn more about STORY, visit www.storygatherings.com.
E36 // Casey Neistat on How to Use Digital Storytelling to Make an Impact
May 17, 2017 18:48 - 39 minutes - 45.2 MBThis week we take a journey into the past to learn about the future with critically acclaimed filmmaker turned over-the-top successful YouTuber, Casey Neistat. We learn how his personal story shaped stories that he tells, then gain insight into his creative process, work ethic, and daily routine. That and so much more, this week on the STORY Podcast. This talk was given at STORY 2016 in Nashville, TN. To learn more about STORY, visit www.storygatherings.com.
E35 // John Bucher on Why We Need to Embrace Conflict in Our Creative Work
May 12, 2017 04:56 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBAre you guilty of doing everything in your power to avoid pain and conflict? It’s something we all do. But as storytellers, we know that deep down that it’s actually conflict that makes a character’s journey interesting. So why don’t we embrace the same idea in the story that we’re each living out? In this week’s conversation we talk about that idea, and a whole lot more... John Bucher is a mythologist, award-winning writer, and futurist. His books include The Inside Out Story, Master of the ...
John Bucher on Why We Need to Embrace Conflict in Our Creative Work
May 12, 2017 04:56 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBAre you guilty of doing everything in your power to avoid pain and conflict? It’s something we all do. But as storytellers, we know that deep down that it’s actually conflict that makes a character’s journey interesting. So why don’t we embrace the same idea in the story that we’re each living out? In this week’s conversation we talk about that idea, and a whole lot more... John Bucher is a mythologist, award-winning writer, and futurist. His books include The Inside Out Story, ...
E34 // Jeremy Casper on Transcendent Storytelling and Why You Should be Terrified of Your Work
May 05, 2017 19:24 - 55 minutes - 63.1 MBJeremy Casper is a writer, director, producer as well as a film instructor and guest lecturer. He currently teaches Narrative Storytelling at his alma mater, the Los Angeles Film Studies Center and has led screenwriting and directing seminars all over the world in partnership with The Global Short Film Network and The Visual Story Network. He strongly believes in the power of story, and has a unique perspective as we dive into transcendent storytelling, what it means and what should be define...
Jeremy Casper on Transcendent Storytelling and Why You Should be Terrified of Your Work
May 05, 2017 19:24 - 55 minutes - 63.8 MBJeremy Casper is a writer, director, producer as well as a film instructor and guest lecturer. He currently teaches Narrative Storytelling at his alma mater, the Los Angeles Film Studies Center and has led screenwriting and directing seminars all over the world in partnership with The Global Short Film Network and The Visual Story Network. He strongly believes in the power of story, and has a unique perspective as we dive into transcendent storytelling, what it means and what shou...
Steve Daugherty on Why Stories Are Powerful
April 27, 2017 22:33 - 41 minutes - 48.7 MBSteve Daugherty is a pastor, a powerful communicator, and a #STORY2016 featured storyteller. He's been seen on stages around the country where he simply tells a story and leaves the audience to draw the "moral of the story" for themselves. And it's incredibly compelling. During this conversation we talk about why an honest story holds power, how it can change lives, and impact culture.