authentic communications
Hide and Seek: The Courage to Stop Hiding
I used to play hide and seek when I was a little girl. I loved playing this game, but as
Julienne Ryan
May 2, 2026
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authentic communications
My “Showing Up and Holding My Own” in Ballet Class Story
When #Gina Leow shared her story about a costume mishap during a childhood dance recital at a recent “Stories That
Julienne Ryan
April 14, 2026
authentic communications
How Do You Use the “Stories That Shaped You” in Your Life?
This blog describes the key element of story creatingl
Julienne Ryan
April 14, 2026
authentic communications
Growing up in Queens, the front stoop was everything.
Those raised front steps weren’t just concrete and brick — they were a gathering place, a living room open to
Julienne Ryan
April 5, 2026
building cultural bridges
Practicing “Story Tourism” Builds Cultural Bridges
I coined the phrase #Story Tourism many years ago to describe what happens we travel to a new place whether
Julienne Ryan
March 23, 2026
authentic communications
Showing up is part of the Lesson! – My Live Performance Lesson
“Showing up” can be hard to do in person until we learn how to breathe, listen, have a few stories
Julienne Ryan
March 5, 2026
communications
My Valentine’s Day Tale of Feedback and Metrics Gone Wrong.
Feedback is an important skill but know how and when to deliver it is an important. I learned this lesson
Julienne Ryan
February 14, 2026
authentic communications
Leadership Lessons from Punxsutawney Phil
As I was preparing for the week, I found myself thinking about Punxsutawney Phil.And it struck me: he’s never been
Julienne Ryan
February 2, 2026
authentic communications
A Humorous Debrief – What Happens When a Live Event Introduction Goes A Little Bit Wrong!?
In this debrief episode of Leadership Story Talks, Jerome and I reflect on what we learned from our very first
Julienne Ryan
January 28, 2026
authentic communications
What the World’s Fair Pavilion Taught Me About Communication, Listening, and Human Connection
Parking, traffic, food, and Queens often serve as sources of inspiration for my articles and talks about communication, listening, and
Julienne Ryan
December 31, 2025