I use story design to move people, on purpose.
I’ve helped leaders change the world through story for 35 years.
I know what works.
Story Design: The Creative Way to Innovate is the only book that teaches you how to solve problems and innovate – by strengthening a superpower you already have – narrative intelligence.
Writer/Director of 100+ TV documentaries. Winner of 8 international awards, including top prize at Columbus Film Festival.
Author of three part series on story design for research, engagement and innovation.
Co-designed curriculum, tools, space and consulting program for Canada’s first strategic design studio at UBC’s b.school.
Free R&D tool for leaders. Companion to Story Specs™ narrative design framework.
Author of the first peer-reviewed Engagement Design Guidelines, based on my graduate research into the science of engagement.
Recent work
Student Experience Design Lab
Story design strategy, facilitation and coaching to launch first student-led innovation lab for post-secondary online learning across Ontario.
OER Design Sprint
Two-day story design sprint to encourage production of OERs (Open Educational Resources) by faculty.
South Asian Wellness Lab
Experience design and developmental evaluation work for innovative community-based health initiative at the Fraser Health Authority.