Signature Stories: Author Michael Bungay Stanier Works Out the Details of a Pivotal Story for His Business [Unthinkable #211]
In the second episode of our mini-series “Signature Stories,” we're joined by Michael Bungay Stanier, speaker, coach and author of the wildly popular book "The Coaching Habit" and the brand new book, "How to Work with (Almost) Anyone." Michael shares a story about a very bad job for the first time in its entirety. We unpack how to use open loops, comedy in storytelling, crafting tiny stories to create a sense of safety for your audience -- plus, we add some seasoning to the main ingredients of Michael's story to make it tastier.
Throughout this series, we'll learn from how inspiring creators and experts craft their most valuable, most original stories that build connection and resonate deeply. We're putting on display the hidden details, tiny choices, and emotional moments, as we seek to go beyond telling stories to instead BECOME storytellers.
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INSIDE THIS EPISODE:
Michael Bungay Stanier: author of "The Coaching Habit", and “How to Work with (Almost) Anyone,” podcast host and keynote speaker
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Creator, host, writer, editor: Jay Acunzo
Producer and researcher: Ilana Nevins