SHOW NOTES
The Stories Behind the Stories Episode David
Sometimes not knowing is the advantage.
That's what my manager taught me when I first began this work.
And it's why David's story works across every role, every industry and every sector.
I wrote David's story because it's a challenge I've observed people encounter in their working life. Technical expertise that goes unrecognised. Not because the person isn't capable. Because nobody can see the thinking behind the work. The person with the deepest understanding isn't always the one who shapes the decision. That gap — between what someone knows and what others can see — is what David's story is about. In this episode of The Stories Behind the Stories, I go deeper into the failure, success and passion stories behind the character — and into the real pattern I was observing when I wrote him.
RESOURCES
How to Turn Invisible Expertise Into Strategic Influence Through Storytelling.
The Programme Behind the Story: The Art of WorkLife Storytelling: Creating Three Fundamental Stories That Define Your Identity
Your Three Stories Takeaway
Before you go — something to take with you.
Your Success Story.
What pattern do you see consistently that others consistently miss?
Your Passion Story.
What hidden value are you drawn to making visible?
Your Failure Story.
What valuable insight have you been keeping inside a format that hides it?
Read the written version here: The Stories Behind the Stories: David
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