Karen Dietz

Speaker, author, trainer, coach

Karen Dietz, PhD is a expert in business storytelling, and is one of the originals in the field. She represents the best in both academic training and the art of performance storytelling. Her motto says it all: “If you want results, just story it!”

She trains leaders / companies / nonprofits to share their compelling stories to:
* convey values and vision
* move people to action
* gain market share
* turn donors into dollars
* and leave a lasting legacy

Her clients include Walt Disney Imagineering, NorthFace, Chase Manhattan Bank, Avery Dennison, Thrivent Financial, Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Just In Time for Foster Youth, and Princess Cruises.

She was recruited by John Wiley to write Read more

Speaker, author, trainer, coach

Karen Dietz, PhD is a expert in business storytelling, and is one of the originals in the field. She represents the best in both academic training and the art of performance storytelling. Her motto says it all: “If you want results, just story it!”

She trains leaders / companies / nonprofits to share their compelling stories to:
* convey values and vision
* move people to action
* gain market share
* turn donors into dollars
* and leave a lasting legacy

Her clients include Walt Disney Imagineering, NorthFace, Chase Manhattan Bank, Avery Dennison, Thrivent Financial, Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Just In Time for Foster Youth, and Princess Cruises.

She was recruited by John Wiley to write the bestselling book "Business Storytelling for Dummies" which she did with Lori Silverman. She also contributed several sections to the book "Wake Me Up When The Data Is Over; How Organizations Use Stories to Generate Results" and is featured in Stephen Denning’s book "The Leader’s Guide To Storytelling: Mastering the Art and Discipline of the Business Narrative". She represents the best in both academic training and the art of performance storytelling.

Karen has amassed the largest free library anywhere on the topic of business storytelling. Join her 15,000+ followers on this top ranked curation where each article is reviewed.

Witness her in action as she opens up the San Diego, CA 2013 TEDx conference with her moving talk on the impact of story listening to change lives and companies.

Karen has also authored strengths-based and bias-free MBTI reports for work environments. Since 1996 they have been sold to Universities, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and individual practitioners around the globe.

Her original corporation is Polaris Assoc. Inc. and she does business today under Just Story It.

Private coaching packages range from 3 2-hour sessions up to a 6-month intensive.  
Workshops and speaking on storytelling in leadership, marketing, branding, sales, and fundraising are tailored to client needs and last from 1 hr. or up to 5 day intensive retreats.
Consulting engagements are crafted and bid on per client requests.

• SIAC
• Chase Manhattan
• Walt Disney Imagineering
• Princess Cruises
• Avery Dennison
• Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
• Just In Time For Foster Youth

• SIAC
• Chase Manhattan
• Walt Disney Imagineering
• Princess Cruises
• Avery Dennison
• Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
• Just In Time For Foster Youth