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Summary
Join this week’s conversation between Kassy LaBorie and Bridget K. Brown as they delve into the importance of storytelling in facilitation and instructional design. This conversation is all about emotional honesty, and finding exciting and genuine ways of connecting with people - whether it be an audience of 2 or 200. Bridget brings her 15 years of expertise as an actress, writer, and instructional designer to this episode. Take a listen to learn how her unique approach to storytelling and improvisation can transform your facilitation, training, and leadership skills.
Bridget’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bridgetkbrown
Instagram: https://instagram.com/storymattersllc
Website: https://storymatterscompany.com/
Kassy’s Links:
Website: https://kassylaborie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassylaborie/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Story Matters and Storytelling in Learning
02:39 Theater Background and Acting Journey
05:26 Teaching and Learning from Bill Esper
08:08 The Importance of Honest Emotion in Acting
10:51 Applying Storytelling in Learning and Development
13:29 Writing The Secrets of Brown and White
16:03 Uncovering Family Secrets and Identity
21:38 The Journey of Storytelling
26:51 Learning and Development: A New Path
31:31 The Art of Storytelling in Training
36:05 Improv Techniques for Effective Communication
44:27 Connecting and Continuing the Conversation
Takeaways
Storytelling can be a central part of designing an effective training program
Applying improvisation tools in facilitation makes it more engaging
Personal storytelling and authenticity is key to relating to your audience
The role of emotion in effective training can’t be overstated
storytelling, improvisation, learning design, facilitation, theater, personal stories, professional development, emotional honesty, training techniques
By Kassy LaBorieSummary
Join this week’s conversation between Kassy LaBorie and Bridget K. Brown as they delve into the importance of storytelling in facilitation and instructional design. This conversation is all about emotional honesty, and finding exciting and genuine ways of connecting with people - whether it be an audience of 2 or 200. Bridget brings her 15 years of expertise as an actress, writer, and instructional designer to this episode. Take a listen to learn how her unique approach to storytelling and improvisation can transform your facilitation, training, and leadership skills.
Bridget’s Links:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bridgetkbrown
Instagram: https://instagram.com/storymattersllc
Website: https://storymatterscompany.com/
Kassy’s Links:
Website: https://kassylaborie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassylaborie/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Story Matters and Storytelling in Learning
02:39 Theater Background and Acting Journey
05:26 Teaching and Learning from Bill Esper
08:08 The Importance of Honest Emotion in Acting
10:51 Applying Storytelling in Learning and Development
13:29 Writing The Secrets of Brown and White
16:03 Uncovering Family Secrets and Identity
21:38 The Journey of Storytelling
26:51 Learning and Development: A New Path
31:31 The Art of Storytelling in Training
36:05 Improv Techniques for Effective Communication
44:27 Connecting and Continuing the Conversation
Takeaways
Storytelling can be a central part of designing an effective training program
Applying improvisation tools in facilitation makes it more engaging
Personal storytelling and authenticity is key to relating to your audience
The role of emotion in effective training can’t be overstated
storytelling, improvisation, learning design, facilitation, theater, personal stories, professional development, emotional honesty, training techniques