Beginnings and Endings
December 2023
The Goodman Center’s Director Emeritus, Andy Goodman, offers a beginning for your presentations that primes your audience to learn. Plus, current Director, Kirsten Farrell, shows us how to craft an ending with meaning. (PDF format)
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Storytelling for Community and Advocacy at El Centro
November 2023
Find out how Erica Andrade and her team at El Centro are putting storytelling to work. Plus our last class of 2023! (PDF format)
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How To Honor Your Audience’s Experience
October 2023
It’s a common mistake that all public speakers make, here’s how to avoid it! (PDF format)
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The Existential Meeting Question: Why Are We Here?
September 2023
A tip to ensure every meeting you have is productive. Plus our upcoming classes! (PDF format)
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The 22nd Annual Summer Reading List
August 2023
It’s time for summer reading! If you can find a spot in the shade (or a/c), there are three books that we recommend this August for upping your game as a communicator. (PDF format)
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Brilliant Ideas to Build a Storytelling Culture for Fundraising
July 2023
Equip every staff member to advocate and fundraise for your cause! Plus, participate in research on the stories and narratives being used in the foundation and non-profit sectors. (PDF format)
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How to Get the Most Out of Brainstorming
May 2023
Here’s our “do or die” rule of Brainstorming. And welcome new Operations Manager Madi Goff! Plus our upcoming classes. (PDF format)
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Five Faves from frank, plus Our Silver Anniversary!
April 2023
We share some of our favorites from the extraordinary frank gathering in February and celebrate 25 years of The Goodman Center! Plus our upcoming classes. (PDF format)
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Stories in the Wild: Dramatic Narrative at Work in Public Interest
April 2023
Storytelling at work! We breakdown what is so engaging about a new interactive digital story project. Plus, check out our April classes. (PDF format)
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Why We Win Hearts and Minds (Not Minds and Hearts)
February 2023
Find out the best way to win the hearts and minds of your audience. Plus, we want to feature your work and your stories! (PDF format)
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Starting Your Story Strong: What I Learned from Improv
January 2023
Tools to grab attention with the start of your story. Plus our first classes of the new year and a frank discount! (PDF format)
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