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Latest Episodes
S8E1: High-performing teams - is yours working as hard as you think?
Most teams don't fail dramatically. They fade quietly. Work feels harder than it should, decisions drag on, everyone's busy but nothing's quite moving. In the first episode of our series on high-performing teams, Imogen and Amanda unpick the ea...
S7E5: Storytelling - our top 10 tips
For the final episode of our storytelling series, we’re pulling everything together into ten practical, no-nonsense tips you can use straight away. Whether you’re trying to spark action, shift behaviour, calm nerves, or get leaders on board, th...
S7E4: Storytelling - where to find stories
Think your organisation is story-free? Think again! In this episode, we’ll show you where you can find stories and how you can connect them to action. We’ll look at Steve Denning’s eight narrative patterns and look at why your stories aren’t wo...
S7E3: Storytelling - the key elements of a story
You’ve done your prep. You’ve survived the science. Now it’s time to actually build a story. Hoorah! In this episode, we break down the six key ingredients every story needs — from characters and conflict to that all-important “secr...
S7E2: Storytelling - why stories work
In the second episode of our storytelling series, we’re still not letting you write anything. Nope, we’re heading into your brain first. In this episode, we unpack the science behind why storytelling works — and why facts alone won’...