14. 5 Ways to Improve Workplace Culture through Story with David Pullan and Prina Shah

How often is it that workplace culture change is a disaster?  We hear more negative stories of change, than we do positive.  It need not be the case. Change can be supported by applying the additional super skill of storytelling!  About today’s episode:  I speak with story telling expert, David Pullan, about: 5 Ways to Improve Workplace Culture through Story.  I ask about David’s story: who you are, what you do and why! Storytelling as an important Leadership skill to enlist change and develop the org cultureHow story telling at work is…   a way to build employee engagement,     a way to empower change (storytelling through data)   a way to build relationships   a way to make things stick / make meetings memorable (if we can imagine it in our mind, it sticks better and   a way to make things fun!  David’s practical tips and takeaways he has in relation to the above And David shares examples of the projects he has worked on And listen in to David’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?     About today’s guest:  This week I am chatting with David Pullan, he is known as The Story Spotter. He helps his clients do four things:  Stand out and be remembered through the stories they spot, shape and shareForm deep relationships as they connect to the stories of their stakeholdersBuild trust through the stories they create with their behaviours.Create the stories they tell themselves that will lead to success.  Connect with David Pullan: www.thestoryspotters.com, Twitter @thestoryspotter, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pullan-4b0619a/More about your host, Prina Shah:We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes. I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams. My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.  Thank you for tuning in! Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah Get your FREEBIES and connect with Prina:Join the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook GroupSign up to be coached virtually by Prina for FREE over 24 weeks!Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletterConnect with Prina on LinkedInFollow behind the scenes on Prina’s Instagram accountInvest in yourself, or treat someone to a 3 Month Guided Self Coaching JournalSend Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah