How Talking to Old Friends Can Spark New Storytelling

Aug 16

Looking for fresh stories to share? Consider reconnecting with an old friend. While seeking new experiences and meeting new people are great ways to gather stories, don’t overlook the rich reservoir of tales from your past. Old friends and family members are often the keepers of forgotten stories, offering a treasure trove of material you might have overlooked.

A casual chat with high school friends or a phone call with a sibling can unlock a flood of memories you didn't realize you had. These conversations can revive past experiences and reveal stories with deeper meanings, reflecting your journey and growth. Whether for enlivening your social media feed or enhancing an upcoming presentation, revisiting these old connections can provide you with compelling narratives.

So, if your storytelling well is running dry, use this as your excuse to reach out to someone from your past. You’ll likely be surprised and delighted by the wealth of stories that resurface, enriching your storytelling with new and nostalgic insights.

Kindra Hall

Wall Street Journal bestselling author and Award-Winning Storyteller Kindra Hall, MA, told her first story in the spring of 1992.

Since that time, Hall has become the go-to expert for storytelling in business and beyond. She is the best-selling author of Stories that Stick, which debuted at #2 on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List, and companies like Forbes and Gartner say it “may be the most valuable business book you read.” Kindra’s newest book, Choose Your Story, Change Your Life is one of the Next Big Idea Club’s top 10 happiness books.

Kindra is a sought-after keynote speaker trusted by global brands to deliver messages that inspire teams and individuals to better communicate the value of their company, their products and their individuality through strategic storytelling. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, young son and daughter.

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