Joanna Sell- Storytelling for Cultural Shifts

In this episode Trisha speaks with Joanna Sell, an Intercultural trainer, author, academic, historian and expert in the art of story telling. There are many stories told in this episode from the story of Joanna's Grandma who gave hope in dark times, to the story of a shift Joanna experienced while facilitating a World Café. We discuss the power of story telling and story listening and how stories can be used to build empathy and understanding or to manipulate. Both outcomes are shifts but only one will build understanding of the mosaic of cultural identities -ours and others - this is Joanna’s intention in her storytelling. Resources are described and discussed such as UNESCO’s story circles methodology and Joanna’s resource the Story Canvas. You can download the Mosaic Chapter from her book here Listen to this episode for strategies to unpack beyond the single story to see people in their more detailed mosaic, to find the strengths in stories and to learn how to share hope. You can listen to Joanna's interviews here at one world stories and explore her website herePlus you can connect with her on Linked in and buy her book here