
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.
30+ Thinkers | 90 Minutes | 100s of Ideas & Connections
Meet the Session Facilitators
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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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