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In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast (227), we explored an often-overlooked aspect of career advancement: storytelling. The guest is Karen Eber, a keynote and TED Speaker, author, and Chief Storytelling Officer at Eber Leadership. Eber is also a seasoned corporate executive, who shared insightful anecdotes and utilized the power of storytelling throughout her career.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
02:23 Personal Story: The Power of Storytelling05:01 The Role of Storytelling in Job Interviews07:44 Personal Story: The Impact of a Memorable Story15:32 The Importance of Capturing Your Stories17:17 Understanding the Brain's Role in Storytelling25:05 Addressing the Elephant in the Room26:49 Understanding the Interviewer's Mindset29:39 Deciding What Personal Stories to Share30:34 The Role of the Brain in Storytelling40:33 The Importance of Background and Context in Storytelling40:53 The Origin of 'The Perfect Story'44:04 Tailoring Your Story for Different Interview Stages48:45 Final Thoughts on Storytelling in Interviews
Links mentioned in this episode:
Karen Eber websiteThe Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire Connect with Karen Eber on LinkedInThe Irresistible Power of Storytelling as a Strategic Business Tool
About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.
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