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Story is the oldest form of influence in human history. So what stories are YOU telling? Annette Simmons helps you inspire, influence and persuade with the art of storytelling. Annette is the author of "The Story Factor," "Territorial Games," and "Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins." Find Annette at http://www.AnnetteSimmons.com
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Stories are powerful, and narrative drives all human behavior. But how do we as leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, or just humans searching for meaning leverage that power for good? The storyOS Podcast dives deep into that question, so you can increase your narrative intelligence, grow your influence, live with purpose, and build a better future for yourself and the world you live in.
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Welcome to Creative On Purpose Live! These conversations are about flying higher in the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, author of Onward and a compass helping difference-makers live their legacy at Akimbo Workshops and Creative on Purpose. Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to learn more. These conversations draw insight and inspiration from guests successfully embracing uncertainty, navigating adversity, and making things better doing work that matters.
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S08 E02: The Portal to Wisdom with Annette Simmons
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Join the first interview of season 8, as Michael McRay sits down with Annette Simmons, author of the storytelling classic "The Story Factor" and several other influential books. Their conversation explores storytelling not as performance or persuasion, but as ethical leadership, presence, and the courage to hold complexity. Annette shares her journ…
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S08 E05: The Body Keeps the Story With Selena Garefino
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Michael McRay sits down with Selena Garefino, an internationally renowned yoga teacher, storyteller, and somatic coach. Selena weaves together yoga, mythology, anthropology, and coaching into a transformative practice that recognizes how stories live not just in our minds, but in our bodies. They explore how the subconscious mind receives story thr…
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S08 E04: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Transformation
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In this episode, Michael McRay introduces his upcoming conversation with Selena Garefino, a somatic storytelling practitioner who weaves yoga, storytelling, anthropology, and coaching into a transformative practice. As a prelude to their full interview, Michael shares the ancient Germanic tale of the Handless Maiden - a powerful story about loss, t…
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Michael McRay welcomes back Harris III to discuss key insights from the conversation with Annette Simmons. Together, they explore the critical distinctions between influence and manipulation in storytelling, the importance of transparency and informed consent, and how confidence plays a role in effective leadership narratives. Harris shares wisdom …
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Meet Michael McRay as he steps into the host role and takes listeners on a personal journey through his path to narrative work. From his early storytelling for empathy building, through a successful yet unsatisfying corporate consulting career, to the pivotal TEDx talk that changed his direction, Michael shares how he discovered his true calling in…
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Welcome to Season 8 of the storyOS podcast! In this season opener, Harris introduces Michael McRay as the new host of the podcast. Michael, who now heads the Istoria Institute, sits down with Harris to discuss the exciting vision for this season, which includes the new three-part episode format and an exciting lineup of future guests. As a seasoned…
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The Future of storyOS: Building a Global Movement for Narrative Intelligence
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In this exciting season finale, Harris welcomes back Michael McRay to announce a groundbreaking initiative: the creation of the Istoria Institute, a global center for narrative intelligence. Learn how this new venture aims to transform the way we understand and apply storytelling through the world's first certification program in narrative intellig…
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Beyond Basic Stories: Jason Locy on Creating Emotional Ownership Through Narrative
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In this final conversation with Jason Locy and Harris III, we'll explore how organizational storytelling differs from traditional storytelling and learn practical approaches for creating emotional ownership in your work. Tune in as we discover why most people don't naturally care about your organization and how to craft stories that genuinely reson…
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Building Powerful Narratives: The Four Norms Framework with Jason Locy
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This second installment with Jason Locy, author of "Culture Bending Narratives," brings us into the practical frameworks for building organizational narratives that drive meaningful change. Discover how to move beyond surface-level storytelling to create deeper narratives that align with your organization's purpose and values. You'll learn: How to …
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The Power of Narrative: Jason Locy on Moving Past Stories to Create Meaningful Change
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In this illuminating conversation, host Harris III sits down with Jason Locy, founder of Five Stone agency and author of "Culture Bending Narratives," to explore the crucial distinction between storytelling and narrative in business and culture. Together, they unpack how organizations can move beyond simple storytelling to harness the transformativ…
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Embracing Your Inner Two-Year-Old: Writing with Wonder and Influence
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Join host Harris and Sarah Selecky, founder of Sarah Selecky Writing School, as they explore how embracing childlike curiosity and creative influences can transform your writing practice. In this final installment of their four-part series, Sarah shares profound insights about reconnecting with wonder and discovering inspiration in unexpected place…
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Beyond the Scroll: How White Space Changes Your Story and Your Life
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Writer and teacher Sarah Selecky explores the vital role of white space in creativity and life in this illuminating episode. Drawing from her experience as a Gen X creator straddling pre and post-social media worlds, she shares how intentional spaces away from digital noise can transform both our creative process and daily living. Sarah shares her …
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Embracing Influence and Wonder: Sarah Selecky on Creative Curiosity
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In this illuminating conversation with Sarah Selecky, dive into the transformative power of embracing both childlike wonder and conscious influence in your creative work. Through a heartwarming story about a two-year-old's visit to her home, Sarah reveals how returning to a state of pure curiosity can revolutionize your creative process. In this ep…
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Writing as Transformation: Sarah Selecky on Story, Magic, and Creative Flow
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Tune in to hear an intimate conversation with Sarah Selecky about the transformative power of writing and storytelling as host Harris III sits down with Selecky to explore why some stories feel transactional while others touch our souls. In this episode, you'll learn: How to recognize when a story needs to be written versus when you're forcing it W…
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Authenticity, Influence, and Purpose: Storytelling's Evolution in the Digital Era" Copy
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In this final episode with the Istoria team, you'll explore the evolution of storytelling in our digital age, focusing on its role in social media and brand communication. There is a shift from wanting curated, polished content to authenticity in social media - but this brings the challenge of balancing genuine storytelling with the pressures of so…
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Stories Everywhere: Exploring the Broad Applicability of Narrative
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Join Harris and two members from the Istoria team, Angie Kline and Ben Stewart, as they continue to unpack the reasons behind storytelling's buzzword status and its enduring application in our digital age. In this engaging discussion, you'll explore: The unexpected ways storytelling manifests in our daily lives, from personal relationships to paren…
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Beyond the Buzzword: The Power of Storytelling
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In this episode, join Harris III and Istoria team members Ben Stewart and Angie Kline as they dive deep into the world of storytelling in business, and how the team applies it to the work they do on a daily basis. The team talks about why storytelling has become a buzzword and whether it's still relevant, as well as the difference between superfici…
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