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ENGAGE: Story Spotters with David Pullan and Sarah Jane McKechnie
Season 3 · Episode 21

ENGAGE: Story Spotters with David Pullan and Sarah Jane McKechnie

Storytelling For Business

June 23, 202546m 31s

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Show Notes

What if the secret to transforming your business isn't in your spreadsheets, but in the stories you tell?

Meet David Pullan and Sarah Jane McKechnie, the dynamic duo known as The Story Spotters, who've cracked the code on why some leaders inspire unwavering loyalty while others struggle to get their teams to listen.

Spoiler: It’s all about stories.

David and Sarah Jane share their powerful 'Dream, Nightmare, Action' framework—a simple yet brilliant approach to understanding how stories shape our decisions, our relationships, and our success.

We explore the delicate balance between influence and ethics, how effective narratives can influence change and foster collaboration, and why understanding others might be the most important thing you can master.

This episode will help you to discover, develop and deliver a strategic story that connects and wins.

“Start by understanding the other person” – David Pullan

Key Takeaways

  • There are 4 types of story 
  • Don’t forget your humanity
  • Story is the central hub holding everything together
  • Breathe before you go into any situation
  • Leadership is bringing people with you

Guest information:


David Pullan and Sarah Jane McKechnie are The Story Spotters

https://www.thestoryspotters.com

Buy their book here 👉https://geni.us/TheDNA


https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pullan-4b0619a/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jane-mckechnie-778ba422/


Your host:


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