Posts by Leadership Story Lab
New Book About The Hidden Leadership Tool Found In Story
Author Esther Choy Launches Exclusive Live Leadership Communication Training for First 500 Readers of Winning Without Persuading CHICAGO, IL — There is a leadership skill no one taught you—yet it determines the quality of every decision you make. Leaders are trained to have answers, drive alignment, and persuade others to move forward. But in today’s…
Read MoreEmpowering Leaders of Leaders: Story Facilitation Becomes Essential Skill Set for 2026
Storytelling and story facilitation as a leadership skill are increasing in demand. According to LinkedIn, the number of postings that include the term ‘storyteller’ and ‘storytelling’ doubled in 2025. This trend shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Why? Time and time again, executives have seen that building a storytelling culture builds trust, creates…
Read MoreCertified Story Facilitator: Leadership Story Lab is proud to announce the first fully international cohort
To Adapt And Thrive In The 21st Century These Global Leaders Are Investing In Communication Skills That Foster Authentic Connection With Certified Story Facilitator Training Leadership Story Lab is proud to announce the first fully international cohort of Certified Story Facilitatorwho earned their Level 1 Certification this year. Level 1: Saif Rahman, Program Manager at…
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Empower Leaders With Outstanding Storytelling Skills
How does a company of 6,000 employees make sure that all its employees adopt new behaviors? For Mike, a test engineer, the answer is storytelling. He believes it’s the best way of communicating new cultural value to the employees he oversees. In 2021, Esther led a storytelling training session for the leaders of leaders of…
Read More3 Keys to Effective Leadership Communication: Esther Choy showcased new keynote at IU’s Tobias Center
Indianapolis, IN – Esther Choy of Leadership Story Lab was a keynote speaker at Tobias Tune-Up through The Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence at Indiana University. The immersive, daylong retreat is designed to help leaders fine-tune their leadership style, sharpen skills, and walk away with fresh strategies to lead with clarity, confidence, and…
Read MoreHow To Use Your Voice: Why Advocates Need Storytelling
Luawanna Hallstrom, an advocacy and communications professional, grew up on a farm in Oceanside, CA, where her family had been growing since the 1940s. After attending college, she returned to her family farm, which was focused on the crop pole tomatoes. While working to grow the company vertically, she learned it took a village to…
Read MoreAuthentic Leadership: How The Right Questions Unlock Transformation
A Level 2 Certified Story Facilitator, Eugene Toh has found storytelling to be a central part of who he is as a leader at work and at church. Serving as an Assistant Chief Executive at Singapore’s Energy Market Authority, where his work revolves around long-term energy strategy and preparing Singapore for a future powered by…
Read MoreNew Storytelling AI Bot To Empower Leaders With Personalized Coaching
Starting today, ella AI, a new storytelling bot, is ready and available 24/7 to guide leaders toward more authentic and persuasive communication. “ella AI can’t live through your experiences, but it can help you make meaning from them.” — Esther Choy CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — ella AI is your new personal storytelling…
Read MoreA Transformational Perspective: Learn How To See Stories In Everyone
Reena Kansal’s family and friends were surprised when she joined a storytelling company. She had been an engineer-cum-consultant and product manager living and breathing technical details. Now Leadership Story Lab’s Chief Operating Officer, Reena loves how creativity is unlocked through the structure she’s learned in Leadership Story Lab’s Certified Story Facilitator training program. As the…
Read MoreHere’s Why Curiosity Is A Leadership Skill Nonprofit Leaders Need To Master
When Erin Porteous started working for the Boys and Girls Club of Denver, she worked two jobs so that she could make ends meet. But because she loved the mission, she didn’t mind. Now as the CEO of the Boy and Girls Clubs of Denver, Colorado, Erin’s role is primarily fundraising — working with government…
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