Better Teams
Start With Better Conversations

Practical storytelling, improv, and communication tools to help leaders, facilitators, and teams create conversations people remember.

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Host of The Moth • Author • Former Lucasfilm Creative Executive • Corporate Communication Coach

Welcome

Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you found your way here.

I created this page as a collection of tools, activities, and ideas you can start using immediately with your own team.

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Build Conversations Starter Kit

10 Interactive Activities That Build Better Communication, Trust & Collaboration

A free facilitation guide from Your Story, Well Told

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Workshop Activities

Pass the Clap

This exercise builds focus, timing, and group awareness through synchronized movement.

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Gift Giving

This exercise builds imagination, positive acceptance, and the ability to respond creatively to unexpected ideas.

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I Am a Tree

This exercise builds creativity, spontaneity, and collaborative storytelling through physical scene building.

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Knife and Fork

This exercise builds quick thinking, collaboration, and physical communication without relying on verbal planning.

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Metamorphosis

This exercise builds listening, observation, and acceptance by focusing on faithfully reproducing movement and sound.

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The Hype Game

This exercise builds confidence, positive communication, and the ability to amplify ideas and people in an engaging way.

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The Story Spine

A storytelling framework
I teach in nearly every workshop.

Once Upon a Time...

Set the scene.

Every Day...

What was normal?

One Day...

What changed?

Because of That...

Keep building the momentum.

Until Finally...

How did it resolve?

Ever Since...

What changed afterward?

The Moral...

Why does this story matter?

5 Classic Story Structures

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Better Conversations Tomorrow Morning

Five practical communication ideas.

Start meetings with a story.

01. Replace one slide with one example

02. End meetings with one memorable takeaway.

05. Listen for emotion before facts.

04. Ask one more question before giving advice.

03. Bring This To Your Team

Better Communication

Deeper Connection

Stronger Collaboration

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TURN ATTENDEES INTO

PARTICIPANTS

Interactive without being awkward.

More conversation. Less Lecture.

Audiences Participate From Minute One.

Let's Talk About Your Event

TRUSTED BY TEAMS FROM:

"Working with Corey was a pleasure—he brought humor, heart, and professionalism to our fundraiser. His presence on stage helped us keep the night running smoothly while keeping guests engaged and inspired.”

Caitlin Gleason, NAID
(Nurturing Independence Through Artistic Development) Art Center

"From the beginning, Corey set the tone for a nice and safe environment. And said that it's okay not to be perfect. Even though I need to improve a lot... I'm glad I stayed and finished the class."

Christine Arata, Author/Content Creator

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Let's Explore Your Team's Goals

Whether you're planning leadership training, an executive retreat, an all-hands meeting, or a conference session, I'd love to hear what you're working on.

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Fill out the form below if you are inquiring about a team workshop for your company or group to use storytelling, improvisation or both to connect and develop business skills.

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Your Story, Well Told LLC

Better TeamsStart With Better Conversations

Host of The Moth • Author • Former Lucasfilm Creative Executive • Corporate Communication Coach

Welcome

FREE RESOURCE

Build Conversations Starter Kit

Workshop Activities

Pass the Clap

This exercise builds focus, timing, and group awareness through synchronized movement.

Gift Giving

This exercise builds imagination, positive acceptance, and the ability to respond creatively to unexpected ideas.

I Am a Tree

This exercise builds creativity, spontaneity, and collaborative storytelling through physical scene building.

Knife and Fork

This exercise builds quick thinking, collaboration, and physical communication without relying on verbal planning.

Metamorphosis

​This exercise builds listening, observation, and acceptance by focusing on faithfully reproducing movement and sound.

The Hype Game

This exercise builds confidence, positive communication, and the ability to amplify ideas and people in an engaging way.

The Story Spine

A storytelling framework I teach in nearly every workshop.

Watch Corey In Action

Better Conversations Tomorrow Morning

Five practical communication ideas.

Start meetings with a story.

01.

Replace one slide with one example

02.

End meetings with one memorable takeaway.

05.

Listen for emotion before facts.

04.

Ask one more question before giving advice.

03.

Bring This To Your Team

Better Communication

Deeper Connection

Stronger Collaboration

TURN ATTENDEES INTO

PARTICIPANTS

Interactive without being awkward.

More conversation. Less Lecture.

Audiences Participate From Minute One.

TRUSTED BY TEAMS FROM:

"Working with Corey was a pleasure—he brought humor, heart, and professionalism to our fundraiser. His presence on stage helped us keep the night running smoothly while keeping guests engaged and inspired.”

Caitlin Gleason, NAID (Nurturing Independence Through Artistic Development) Art Center

​"From the beginning, Corey set the tone for a nice and safe environment. And said that it's okay not to be perfect. Even though I need to improve a lot... I'm glad I stayed and finished the class."

Christine Arata, Author/Content Creator

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Let's Explore Your Team's Goals

Whether you're planning leadership training, an executive retreat, an all-hands meeting, or a conference session, I'd love to hear what you're working on.

Fill out the form below if you are inquiring about a team workshop for your company or group to use storytelling, improvisation or both to connect and develop business skills.

Better Teams
Start With Better Conversations

This exercise builds listening, observation, and acceptance by focusing on faithfully reproducing movement and sound.

A storytelling framework
I teach in nearly every workshop.

Caitlin Gleason, NAID
(Nurturing Independence Through Artistic Development) Art Center

"From the beginning, Corey set the tone for a nice and safe environment. And said that it's okay not to be perfect. Even though I need to improve a lot... I'm glad I stayed and finished the class."