Podcast by Kate Hooper
The StrategyStory Podcast
We’re a podcast bringing you cutting edge thoughts and real world stories to help you develop your strategy and communications.
The StrategyStory Podcast
Latest episodes
10 June 2025
Masterclass: Leadership
"Uncertainty is opportunity"
Professor Donald Maclean is back in the hotseat with Kate Hooper for a masterclass in leadership and how leaders can make the most of opportunities presented through uncertainty.
Strategy, leadership, storytelling, and communications... key concepts broken down in less than 15 minutes.
Subscribe for more conversations that connect strategy with people, and stories with action!
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03 June 2025
Garry Ridge
An all new series of The StrategyStory podcast! We're kicking off series 2 with none other than Garry Ridge, former CEO of WD-40, a leader who really puts people at the heart of business.
From culture to purpose, storytelling to strategy, this one is packed with inspiration and insight.
If leadership, storytelling, strategy and purpose speak to you, you’ll want to tune in.
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07 June 2024
How Can I Listen Better to Connect With My Teams? Tips from an ex-hostage negotiator
Ex-hostage negotiator Nigel Taberner shares why listening is so important.
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07 May 2024
What Can We Learn About Storytelling From Scotland’s Whisky Industry? - Ewen Mackintosh, Gordon & MacPhail
“If you don't see it, you can't feel it.”
Ewen MacIntosh.
Ewen MacIntosh.
There is an art to storytelling, and it could be said that Scotland’s Whisky industry really has that art sussed. Ewen MacIntosh has recently retired from a 33 year career in the family owned, premium spirits company Gordon & MacPhail, the last decade of which he held the position of MD.
In this episode, we hear Ewen’s story and reflect on his time at the company. We also delve into the winning recipe for not just good storytelling, but great storytelling.
Great storytelling captures our minds, our attention and crucially, our hearts.
In this episode you will learn more about Ewen, you will learn more about the Whisky industry, and you will most definitely learn more about some key ingredients required to shape a great, authentic story to reach customers and colleagues.
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16 April 2024
Do You Want to Create a Strategy and Communication Approach in Your School That Will Actually Work?
Schools Special Episode
Do you want to create a strategy and communication approach in your school that will actually work?
‘We often see strategies developed at that leadership level...Then it’s presented to the community, and there’s not the buy-in or the understanding of that strategy, because it hasn’t emerged from the voices of the community."
David Burton
Principal Consultant, Independent Schools Victoria (ISV)
StrategyStory was set-up to tackle the challenge that around two thirds of strategies fail.
Our solution? Stories drive action and connection, so put storytelling back at the heart of matters.
We've been working in partnership with ISV for six years now. As we prepare to launch a new suite of programs in Australia, we speak with the ISV team about the critical need to embrace a strategic approach to address challenges facing schools. We delve into the significance of storytelling to build community and engagement, while offering some practical tips, and we hear from a Principal leading a school who took part in one of our programs.
You can find out more about the StrategyStory programs for 2024 here.
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21 March 2024
How Can I Lead Transformation in an Organisation? - Mini Masterclass 7
Learn what "transformation" means and how to bring about change in 3 steps.
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