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Hey it’s Ryan. This is a super high-level version of my Career Storytelling framework. If you want to take yourself through this process, check out the Career Storytelling Toolkit. This was built as an online course, and I haven’t finished updating it for general use.

Craft A Career Story That People Connect With & Remember

Stop re-inventing your story every time you tell it. Start crafting a narrative that weaves together your values**, experience, reputation**, and vision for the future, into a memorable story.

Hi, I’m Ryan. I’ve spent 10 years building industry-leading professional development programs for high-growth startups. As a result I’ve trained, coached, and supported 500+ leaders, managers, and ICs in maximizing the impact of their careers.

There is a golden rule I’ve observed across my work:

People who love their work have a compelling story about why they do it.

Who benefits from a Career Story?

• Job seekers struggling to convey a concise, memorable background story.
• Leaders who want to ignite curiosity and drive people to join your cause.
• Creators who want to connect with people in meaningful, authentic manner.

1. Map your values

Name, sort, and brand your own set of personal values. Craft a concise explanation of what you stand for that will be easy to recall and share with people. If you haven't done that, or it sounds overwhelming. Here's a simple way to think about how to do that:

→ Brainstorm your own, or use Brené Brown’s List of Values to name your primary values.