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