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Jul 17, 2026 49 min

Story Intelligence - Gabrielle Dolan

from Beyond the Blue 26 / Out of the Blue Podcast Hosted by Emily Wright

This was an interview for Emily’s podcast “Out of the Blue” with Gabrielle Dolan, author of the book “Story Intelligence: The Craft of Authentic Storytelling Made Smarter with AI.” Gabrielle discussed her 21-year journey from corporate leadership roles in Australia’s banking sector to becoming a leading storytelling expert, sharing how she discovered that authentic stories could better communicate messages and build trust with audiences. They explored the power of storytelling to engage emotions and bypass logical reasoning, with Gabrielle explaining how stories connect with both the storyteller and the audience through shared experiences and emotions. The conversation addressed the challenges of AI in storytelling, with Gabrielle emphasizing that while AI can assist in finding and refining stories, it should never take control and risk damaging authenticity or credibility. Gabrielle outlined four types of stories businesses should consider: personal stories, professional stories, parables, and public stories, while stressing the importance of authentic storytelling and clear message definition. The interview concluded with Gabrielle reading a letter to AI from her book, emphasizing that while AI can be a helpful creative partner, humans must remain in control of their storytelling and not lose their unique voice in the process. Story Intelligence - Gabrielle Dolan Website⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ I ⁠Podcast Buy in store or at Booktopia or Amazon

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