Anna Box is a psychologist, story strategist, and founder of Screen and Soul, where she delivers film and thriving workshops, designed to deliver evidence-based well-being and performance psychology, all while feeling like a day at the movies.  In all she does, Anna mashes the art of story with the science of thriving.   

Connect with Anna Box:

Anna Box on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabox/

You’ll Learn:

• [02:55] - Anna explains how to fuse storytelling and thriving in workplaces.
• [04:45] - Anna talks about the role of Joseph Campbell’s “Hero's Journey Approach” in storytelling.
• [06:05] - Anna describes how she’s teaching leaders to improve thriving in workplaces by helping them understand more about the hero’s journey.
• [10:30] - Anna shares cautions about using film to teach wellbeing and how to protect from those things.
• [17:02] - Anna shares that the neuroscience of stories work.
• [18:14] - Anna discusses teaching leaders how to tell stories that might help to improve their people’s wellbeing.
• [20:12] - The Lightning Round with Anna Box.

Your Resources:

• Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead - Brené Brown
• Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead - Brené Brown
• A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled - Ruby Wax

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