How Story Works

Human Growth Meets Narrative Architecture
30+ Thinkers | 90 Min | 100s of New Ideas & Connections

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025 | 12:00 to 1:30P CT

Tim Schuster
Founder, PopUpThinkTank

💭 What do the best learning experiences, leadership moments, and team breakthroughs have in common?

Story.

How Story Works is a 90-minute interactive session for professionals in learning and development.

You’ll explore how narrative architecture—the 7 essential elements of story—can unlock growth, guide transformation, and elevate the impact of your work.

Who We’re Bringing Together

  • Learning & Development Leaders – designing programs that shape mindsets and skillsets

  • Organizational Effectiveness Professionals – aligning people, culture, and strategy through intentional design

  • Facilitators & Trainers – leading experiences that spark insight and action

  • Indie Consultants & Solopreneurs – designing meaningful experiences across teams, orgs, and industries

  • Leadership Development Experts – cultivating the next generation of leaders

If your work involves designing change, guiding growth, or shaping how people work—this session is for you.

💭 What to Expect:

  • A quick overview of story elements — and why it matters

  • Facilitated breakouts — connect with others

  • A co-created resource delivered post-session

✨ What It’s Not:

This is not a sit-and-get session. It’s a participatory experience—curious minds and open cameras welcome.

🛠️ Why Now?

We’ll reframe how story shows up in your work—and make it immediately actionable for Fall 2025 planning, program refinement, and momentum.

REGISTER >

30+ Thinkers | 90 Minutes | 100s of Ideas & Connections

Meet the Session Facilitators

  • Tim Schuster

    FOUNDER, POPUPTHINKTANK
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  • Kate Schnurr

    TRAINER, COACH, FOUNDER,
    CONNECTED HUMAN
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  • Demi Radeva

    DIGITAL HEALTH, CONSULTANT, FOUNDER, AKROS ADVISORY
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  • Kenya Abbott-Sykes

    CREATOR, CONNECTOR, FOUNDER, KENSHIP
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  • Kate Hagen

    MBA, STRATEGY, CONSULTANT
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  • Marcus Genzlinger

    MARKETER, FOUNDER, MEGA INTERACTIVE
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  • Tim Melone

    EXECUTIVE COACH, CONSULTANT, FOUNDER
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  • Elle Zimmerman

    EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, LEADERSHIP, COACH
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  • Bridget Burnham

    BRAND & TEAM DEVELOPMENT, MBA
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  • Ann Chow

    COLLABORATION, EVENTS, STRATEGY, FOUNDER
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  • Antonia Wilcoxon

    PARTICIPATORY LEADERSHIP, FOUNDER, EQUITY STRATEGIES
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  • Daniel Crandall

    CREATIVE TRAINING, STRATEGY, COACHING
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  • Lawrence Huey

    EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ADVISOR & COACH
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  • Puja Madan

    FOUNDER & HEAD COACH, THE MINDFULNESS MAP
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  • Dan Leavitt

    LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT, FACILITATION
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