Introduction: The Tale of Two Candidates

Imagine two people, Alex and Jamie, interviewing for the same job at a tech company.

Alex answers questions by listing tasks completed and results achieved. Jamie, however, shares a story about a time they unexpectedly had to lead their team, highlighting how they helped everyone succeed during a tough situation.

Alex’s answers aren’t wrong but they also don’t really stick in your mind. Jamie's storytelling does more than just share facts; it makes the interviewers visualize the situation and feel impressed by how Jamie handled it.

This way of using stories isn’t just about sharing what happened, but about making it interesting and memorable. Jamie turns the interview into something special, and that helps them stand out.

Step 1: Understand the Power of Storytelling

Storytelling isn't just for bedtime; it's a potent communication tool that resonates on a deeper...

A year ago I:

• Woke up from a coma
• Was on a ventilator with a breathing tube down my throat to help me breathe 
• Was suddenly a mother of premature twin boys in NICU  whose photos I was afraid to look at because I was so afraid of losing them
• Couldn’t walk, feed, or do other personal things for myself 
• Woke up to terrifying ads about Chucky. Seriously, who thought it was a good idea to leave my tv on the SciFi channel during the Halloween season?!

          (Yup, this one!)

But also a year ago today, I:

• Won a battle against death by waking up from a freaking coma, surviving massive bleeding and multiple surgeries, and being put on a ventilator!!!!!! 
• Had the breathing tube removed and was able to breathe on my own with the help of an oxygen tube
• Was suddenly a mother of twin boys in NICU who were fighters, just like their mama. 
• Woke up to an amazing amount of love and support from family and friends. 

So,...