**NEW** Online Street Wisdom Story Walkshop with David Pearl, Thursday 9th October 2025, 12pm UK time (2 hours)
New Story Walkshop
People often use Street Wisdom to create the next chapter in their lives. This is very consistent with the work that Street Wisdom founder David Pearl does around the world using the power of narrative to help people "author the future". As citizens of this often disorienting world, we thought it would be enriching to share his storytelling techniques as part of a Special Online Story Walkshop experience. The story workshop will incorporate a Street Wisdom Walkshop session, and we'll send you a free e-copy of David's book, Story for Leaders.
More about the Story Walkshop
In an increasingly complex world, we need to broaden our repertoire to be effective. Rather than just describing the future, we need to inspire people to make it a reality. The ability to understand and deploy story technology is not a communication challenge, it’s an essential skill for the 21st century.
This Special Story Walkshop is an immersive session of insight and interaction, designed especially for our amazing Street Wisdom community. Participants will learn how narrative can be used to amplify their influence as leaders to help them, and the people they work with, to navigate the future.
What we will explore
Why story, why now?
How do stories work (neurologically) and why do we have them?
How can we use narrative to become effective meaning makers?
What are the 7 essential components of story?
What you will experience
David’s innovative approach to ‘storyboarding the future’ based on his film experience
Creative secrets of the Hollywood ‘writers room’
A ‘story conference’ format, drafting storyboards and co-coaching each other to excellence
The format for this workshop
After an introduction, we'd love to encourage participants to go outdoors to wander. After the wander, we'll likely break out into smaller groups to share what we learn and experience. Join us on Zoom from indoors or outdoors. You can start indoors before heading out, or remain indoors or outdoors throughout. Work out the best way for you to connect to the Zoom to maximise your experience.
About David Pearl
Founder of non-profit Street Wisdom, David Pearl provides creative counsel to the leaders of some of the world’s most significant businesses and public institutions. His arts-bred background includes script writing with Stanley Kubrick and as a TV present on BBC’s music show, The Score. He is also the author of three books including the bestselling narrative handbook, Story for Leaders.
How long is it?
This special Story Walkshop lasts 2 hours. The session is conducted online. Participants can join from indoors or outdoors, or a mixture of both.
How much does it cost?
This special one-off Walkshop is £20 per person. Sorry, the fee isn’t refundable if you can’t make it. All proceeds support the non-profit activities of Street Wisdom. The Walkshop is free to Street Wisdom and World Wide Wander volunteer hosts. Hosts have received a code from us which gives them free access; they still need to book through this page - email us at [email protected] if you've not received yours.
Stay streetwise
The Street Wisdom Walkshop has a risk disclaimer (see below) which you agree to by making a booking. This is to remind you that the wonderful big outdoor world - as well as potentially containing fresh new insights, ideas and intention - contains all sorts of things including risks, and so it's important to be vigilant. We think Street Wisdom is about heightening your awareness, the kind that means you're becoming more alert, rather than zoning out. So importantly: have fun, find your Street Wisdom, but also be streetwise.
More questions?
Find out more on our FAQ page or watch this video below.
Risk disclaimer
All Street Wisdom events are run by volunteers and participants take part at their own risk. Whilst any personal injury or loss is unlikely, we encourage participants to remain vigilant when out on the streets and we are not liable for any injury or loss caused when taking part in a Street Wisdom activity.