In today’s fast-paced workplace, the best ideas aren’t killed by bad intent — they’re suffocated by poor communication. So how do you breathe life back into your pitch, your program, your vision?

On this episode of Great Mondays Radio, host Josh Levine welcomes Corey Rosen—author, storyteller, and founder of Your Story, Well Told—to unpack the power of storytelling as a tool for influence and internal change. Corey’s new book, A Story for Everything, offers a clear framework for using stories to move people to action at work, at school, and at home.

This conversation explores why data alone doesn’t persuade, how to structure a compelling story (hint: it takes more than just “what happened”), and what to do when your idea hasn’t happened yet. Corey shares real-world case studies—from saving a beloved classroom pet program to writing better fundraising emails—that show how story builds connection, trust, and buy-in.

Whether you’re trying to sell a new initiative to your boss, secure funding for a project, or just get your team to work better together—this episode will teach you how to lead with story, not slides.

About Our Guest:

Corey Rosen is a writer, improviser, and the author of A Story for Everything and Your Story, Well Told. He’s the founder of Your Story, Well Told, a consultancy that helps people develop and deliver their personal and professional stories with impact. Learn more at CoreyRosen.com or connect with Corey on LinkedIn.

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