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In this special Valentine’s Day reflection, Jerome and Julienne step away from frameworks and techniques to explore a living example of leadership through presence, listening, and love.

Inspired by the journey of Buddhist monks walking from Texas to Washington, DC, the episode invites listeners to reconsider what it means to show up for others—quietly, intentionally, and without agenda.

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in this debrief episode of Leadership Story Talks, Jerome and Julienne reflect on a powerful idea shared by executive coach Greg Smith: real growth doesn’t come from a single coaching moment—it comes from changing how we listen, lead, and respond to challenges over time.

The conversation explores a common tension leaders face: how to sustain the impact of coaching once the “bubble” of one-on-one support disappears and real-world pressures return.

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What begins as a humorous debrief conversation about a technical glitch during a live event quickly becomes a deeper exploration of trust, vulnerability, leadership, and what it really means to “show up” when things don’t go according to plan. A brief moment of on-air chaos—barely two minutes in real time—felt enormous in the moment, yet invisible to much of the audience. That contrast becomes a powerful lesson in perception, presence, and resilience.

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Ready to level up your communication game? On this episode of Narrative North, host Catherine Cioffi chats with dynamic speaker, facilitator, and author Julienne B. Ryan, the brain behind The Learned-It-In Queens Communication Playbook – Winning Against Digital Distraction.

Julienne is on a mission to help you become a better communicator—whether it’s connecting with your team, building relationships, or mastering the art of storytelling. Packed with humor, practical tips, and her signature energy, she shows how to navigate the chaos of digital life without losing your mind—or your messages.

Tune in for laughs, insights, and maybe a few “aha” moments that will transform the way you communicate—online and off!

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In this debrief episode, Jerome and Julienne reflect on a powerful insight sparked by their conversation with Lata Hamilton: sometimes the problem isn’t you—it’s the environment you’re in. And recognizing that truth takes courage, honesty, and deep listening.

Lata’s story becomes a springboard for a wider conversation about energy, fit, and the quiet signals that tell us when a story we’ve been living no longer serves us. Jerome and Julienne explore what happens when capable, vibrant people begin to shrink—not because they lack skill or value, but because they’re trying to survive in spaces that slowly diminish their spirit.

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Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan introduce a new, recurring format: Leadership Story Talks LIVE! — a bi-monthly, interactive storytelling experience designed to bring listening and telling into the same virtual space.

Rather than a traditional interview or panel, this live gathering centers on short, true stories told by experienced leaders and practitioners, followed by reflection and shared insight. As Jerome and Julienne note, storytelling isn’t about performance — it’s about presence. And listening is what allows meaning to emerge.

For this inaugural session, the invitation was simple:
Tell us a story about an experience that shaped who you are today.

What followed were three distinct stories — personal, specific, and deeply human — that revealed how leadership is formed not through theory, but through lived experience.

Guest Story Sharers -Cecelia Loving, Lisa Hope Tilstra and Charles Bernard

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In this end-of-year special episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan pause to reflect on the year behind them—and the deeper themes that have emerged through hundreds of conversations, stories, and moments of listening.

Rather than focusing on achievements or milestones, the conversation centers on something more enduring: connection, community, and curiosity. As the calendar turns toward 2026, Jerome and Julienne offer a thoughtful reminder that storytelling isn’t just about being heard—it’s about taking the time to truly listen.

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In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan are joined by leadership coach and advisor Brad Farris, who works with creative service firm founders whose businesses have outgrown the way they’re leading.

Brad shares a defining leadership experience from early in his career—stepping into a general manager role and realizing, in real time, that “acting like a leader” often means pretending to have answers you don’t yet have. That moment becomes the starting point for a wide-ranging conversation about impostor syndrome, authenticity, and the evolution leaders must make as their organizations grow.

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– The Cost of “Faking It” — Brad reflects on how early leadership roles can condition leaders to perform certainty, and how that pattern quietly reinforces impostor syndrome and isolation.

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In this special edition of Leadership Story Talks, Jerome and Julienne look back on their experience presenting at the international Storytelling Symposium organized by Dr. Anja Timmermann—a gathering of scientists, researchers, and practitioners exploring the role of narrative in making complex work more human and accessible.

Julienne shares the vulnerability of telling a deeply personal childhood story to a global, largely unseen crowd, and the surprising lessons that emerged from stepping into the “void” of Zoom with nothing but her voice, intentions, and commitment to authenticity.

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