EP 149 - Building Trust and Connection Through Storytelling with Katie Quesada
In this week’s episode, Tyler sits down with Katie Quesada, an inspiring speaker and storytelling consultant. Together, they explore the power of personal stories to transform lives, forge connections, and inspire teams. Katie shares practical advice on creating compelling narratives and reveals the essential ingredients for impactful storytelling. Tune in to learn how you can unlock the magic of storytelling in both your personal and professional life.
Meet Katie Quesada
Katie is an acclaimed speaker and consultant who is deeply passionate about the art of storytelling. Katie has recently worked with top brands like Nike, United Healthcare, American Eagle Outfitters (and more!) to ignite their story for more effective communication, high trust within teams, and immediate ROI. Katie and her husband Danny live with their two daughters in Orange, CA. They spent two years living in a 180 sq ft tiny home and believe that stories are better than stuff.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
00:00 Intro
01:05 Why do we need to get better at storytelling?
03:11 Storytelling can change lives
05:59 What story can you tell a kid
07:17 Your story matters in the workplace
12:26 Overcoming fear to share your story
17:04 Sharing stories for connection
20:51 Telling your story for relatability
23:45 The three C’s of storytelling
28:13 Start paying attention to other stories
31:18 Resources to learn storytelling
32:51 Friendship stories
36:41 Elevating your story in 60 seconds
38:42 Figuring out what people would value
40:45 Using stories to bridge the gap
43:37 “Great leaders re-story”
45:41 Your stories matter
Resources, books, and links mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Katie:
https://www.instagram.com/katiequesada/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-quesada
Where to find Tyler:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerdickerhoof
https://www.instagram.com/tyler_dickerhoof/
https://www.youtube.com/@impactdrivenleader/
https://twitter.com/ImpactDLeader
About the Impact Driven Leader Podcast
The Impact Driven Leader Podcast, hosted by Tyler Dickerhoof, is for Xillennial leaders who have felt alone and ill-equipped to lead in today's world. Through inspiring interviews with authors from around the world, Tyler uncovers how unique leadership strengths can empower others to achieve so much more, with real impact.
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