The New Story We Need to Tell: How Our Stories Shape the Future
We live in a time where many of the stories that once gave us a sense of trust, direction, and meaning are beginning to fracture. Less and less of us are bought into ‘the American Dream’ or the even believe that a bright future awaits us. It creates a population open to anger and misguidance.
The antidote is a new story that presents a compelling vision of what the future could be. Ideally this story is told by thoughtful, persuasive and credible leaders with the interests of the greater whole in mind. Can they share a vision of hope and change towards a more viable future to believe in? And what is the path to that future?
This talk explores the hidden role storytelling plays in human life—not just in communication, but in how we survive, connect, and understand who we are. We’ll examine how the stories we inherit shape our identities and how leaders can use storytelling to create trust, inspire change, and offer a vision of what’s possible.
Most importantly, we’ll also explore a deeper question:
What is the new story we need to tell now?
Attendees will leave with a new understanding of storytelling as a leadership tool, and also an idea of the new story they can personally start sharing in their own world.
About the Speaker
Nathan Young is the founder of StoryCulture Consulting, where he helps mission-driven leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs develop clarity, confidence, and influence through storytelling and narrative strategy.
With over a decade of experience in coaching, training, and facilitation, his work focuses on what he calls “Narrative Leadership”—the ability to communicate vision, build trust, and mobilize people through story.
Through live events like Big Idea Night, his podcast Braver New Worlds, and his consulting work, Nathan explores how storytelling shapes identity, leadership, and culture—and how individuals can use their story to create meaningful change in their lives and communities.
Wednesday, May 27
Modern Times Flavordome (North Park)
3000 Upas St,
San Diego, CA 92104
Arrive at 6 to get a drink and meet fellow attendees. We'll have some interactive points of discussion out too.
Talk begins at 7.
21+