Story Excavation: How To Tell Stories That Connect, Transport, & Transform
©2017 Crystaline Randazzo
Have you ever gotten tongue tied when introducing yourself, stumped when trying to write your about me page, or caught in an endless loop of word vomit and explaining instead of being able to articulate what you do or who you really are? I don’t think you struggle to tell those stories because of your lack of story ability. I believe you struggle because you don’t really understand where you are on your journey.
A few years ago, I did an epic trek to Mustang in Nepal. Mustang means “Plain of Aspiration” and it’s one of the most remote areas of the country. This wild trek is a vast and arid valley filled with eroded canyons, colorful rock formations and barren high-altitude deserts. We’ll just say that it was certainly aspirational of me to think I could climb from from about 1,300 to 3,600+ meters with a group of very fit people.
I was by far the slowest hiker in our group but my faithful guide Kopil never left my side. He often tried to encourage me by pointing out where we going that day and by having me eat lots of dhal bat for strength.
©2017 Crystaline Randazzo
After the first few days of climbing, I learned to ask a different question. Instead of asking where we were going, I’d ask, “How many ups and how many downs do you think we’ll have today?” Kopil did his best to prepare me for the day ahead and understanding where I was on the journey was the key to my making the climb.
Most of the people I work with aren’t really stuck on telling their story, They’re stuck at a specific point in their experience. A point that was significant for them and now holds major influence over how they think, believe, and act. It can feel like they can’t get past that point in the story or that the point is the whole story. In storytelling, identifying the places where you’re stuck can you keep moving to the next mountain top.
I created this free audio training because I want to help you orient yourself in your personal storytelling landscape. You probably already know that storytelling is a key skill that can clarify the meaning behind your work and create connection with people and organizations that matter you. That’s why you signed up for this newsletter. Here’s what you don’t know. You hold an innate storytelling bias, one that’s keeping you stuck in a certain way of seeing yourself.
IN THIS FREE AUDIO TRAINING YOU’LL LEARN…
Part 1: Your Narrative Identity & The Impact Your Stories Have On Your Life
Part 2: Your Natural Story Bias and How It Affects What You Believe Is Possible
Part 3: A Simple Technique to Shift The Story You Tell So That You Can Connect, Transport, and Transform.
IN JUST 18 MINS YOU’LL DISCOVER...
The proven neuroscience behind the stories that you tell yourself (and how it’s impacting you right now).
Your natural storytelling bias and how it gets in your way.
A simple technique to shift that bias, and open to telling stories in a new way.
And incredible examples of other people just like you who have used this technique to create a new story.
I am so grateful that you’re here on this journey. I hope you’ll join me in the inspiring climb of great story heights! Have a question? Email me at crystaline@crystalinerandazzo.com.