There are a lot of notable distinctions you make in your article Robert, but this is my favorite. “we bury our personal stories beneath an avalanche of expertise.” - that's some powerful talk. How do you coax people out of hiding to get to their personal stories when there is a big defense, unconsciously, to people going there?
Hmmm good question Rick. I think coaxing someone to tell their story is a big ask. They have to come around to that decision themselves. They have to be brave and get out of their comfort zone. In saying that, I do 1:1 work with clients where I help them write their story. Seeing their story on the page for the first time can be transformative for people.
I'm sure it is! Is it more transformative the more they take part in writing or creating it? Or do you do most of the writing usually and find that by just hearing it your clients experience a transformation?
Both. As part of the writing process I chat with people first to identify stories they could tell. Often people are far too close to their own stories to recognise how powerful they are. When someone else points out what they get from a particular story, they're often shocked.
That is a hugely fulfilling moment to be a part of with someone and that you facilitate it. I'd guess that moment is a big part of the pay-off for what you do for others. Thanks for indulging my questions.
There are a lot of notable distinctions you make in your article Robert, but this is my favorite. “we bury our personal stories beneath an avalanche of expertise.” - that's some powerful talk. How do you coax people out of hiding to get to their personal stories when there is a big defense, unconsciously, to people going there?
Hmmm good question Rick. I think coaxing someone to tell their story is a big ask. They have to come around to that decision themselves. They have to be brave and get out of their comfort zone. In saying that, I do 1:1 work with clients where I help them write their story. Seeing their story on the page for the first time can be transformative for people.
I'm sure it is! Is it more transformative the more they take part in writing or creating it? Or do you do most of the writing usually and find that by just hearing it your clients experience a transformation?
Both. As part of the writing process I chat with people first to identify stories they could tell. Often people are far too close to their own stories to recognise how powerful they are. When someone else points out what they get from a particular story, they're often shocked.
That is a hugely fulfilling moment to be a part of with someone and that you facilitate it. I'd guess that moment is a big part of the pay-off for what you do for others. Thanks for indulging my questions.