Getting Things Done

Ep: 49 - David Allen Talks with Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez

Apr 15, 2019

Join Nancy Duarte, CEO of Duarte and co-author of 'Illuminate,' alongside Patty Sanchez, a strategic storyteller and fellow co-author, as they explore how storytelling can inspire leadership. They discuss the five phases of an organization's narrative and share insights on crafting compelling presentations to drive change. Their experiences working with Al Gore highlight the transformative power of storytelling, while they also reflect on the challenges of writing and the evolving nature of organizational purpose. Dive into a journey that blends creativity with impactful communication.

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Patti Sanchez

Nancy Duarte

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

The Power of Storytelling in Presentations

8min

The Evolution of Organizational Purpose

2min

The Transformative Journey of Leadership

5min

Transformative Writing Journeys

15min

Exploring Storytelling and Change Management in Writing

4min

Join David Allen for an intriguing discussion about leadership and the architecture of story, with Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez. They came to fame when they created the presentations that Al Gore used in speeches for several years before An Inconvenient Truth won the Academy Award for best documentary. Their book is Illuminate, "a road-map to help leaders move people to embrace bold visions and carry them forward." They describe five phases of an organization's story, and how leaders need to communicate to inspire progress. The team at Duarte have also been a trusted resource for David Allen Company in the storytelling involved with our GTD curriculum.