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This is Kindra Hall's long-form biography. Use this biography on event websites and other marketing materials to help promote the event, as well as in conference materials such as programs and event apps. Please include links where possible.
Kindra Hall told her first story in the spring of 1992.
Long before storytelling became a business buzzword, Kindra was fulfilling a 5th grade language arts assignment by reading a story to a room full of out-of-control 3rd graders. Instead of reading from the pages, Kindra set the storybook aside and told the story herself. Within the first few sentences, she held those unruly 3rd graders in the palm of her hand and knew, in that moment, she had stumbled upon something powerful.
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: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business. Stories that Stick 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.” Her second book, Choose Your Story, Change Your Life is one of the Next Big Idea Club’s top 10 happiness books. Her newest book, The Story Edge, inspires leaders to harness the power of stories to win in business.
Kindra Hall is a sought-after storytelling 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. Hall is also the former Chief Storytelling Officer at Success Magazine where she shared the inspiring, often untold, stories of achievers like Daymond John, Deepak Chopra, James Altucher and Misty Copeland in print and on the podcast Success Stories with Kindra Hall.
Kindra lives in Manhattan with her husband, young son and daughter. When she is not traveling the world speaking, Kindra can usually be found at spin class, spending time with friends or exploring the city with her family.
KEYNOTE DESCRIPTIONS
Use these descriptions of Kindra's keynote for conference materials like agendas, conference programs and event apps.
Stories That Stick: The Irresistible Power of Strategic Storytelling
Through compelling research, profound case studies, and captivating stories of her own, Kindra will elevate individuals on all levels of your company. The outcome of this keynote is attendees feeling empowered, excited and capable of making a simple shift to telling more strategic stories to captivate customers, influence behavior and transform business.
The Transformative Power of Self-Storytelling: Reprogramming Happiness, Success and Well-Being from the Inside Out
It's no secret that storytelling is a powerful tool, but few recognize the most important stories of all: the stories we tell ourselves. Developed from original research, Kindra’s simple and actionable process for reprogramming your internal narrative will leave attendees feeling empowered to redesign their lives from the inside out—immediately equipping them to maximize their professional potential, happiness, and overall life satisfaction.
ON-SITE INTRODUCTION FOR KINDRA HALL
Use this to introduce Kindra right before she comes on stage.
Today’s speaker is a best-selling author and the former Chief Storytelling Officer of SUCCESS Magazine, whose work and research teaches individuals and brands to harness and leverage the power of their stories. Her first book, Stories that Stick debuted at #2 on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List, and companies like Gartner and Forbes say it “may be the most valuable business book you read." Her next book, Choose Your Story, Change Your Life is one of the Next Big Idea Club’s top 10 happiness books. Her newest book, The Story Edge, inspires leaders to Harness the Power of Stories to Win in Business. She is based in New York City with her husband and two children. And while she’ll never win the bake sale at her kids’ school, she is always a welcomed guest reader in their classrooms.. Please welcome to the stage author and storytelling expert, Kindra Hall.