Chris Hare

He just wants to be a normal person. And then I thought, no, you need to tell him. And then I thought, okay, let's not him. And I heard him talk and I'm like, yeah, it's definitely him. So I go over and I thank him for his music and chickened out and shook my hand. And then again, the voice inside said, no, you need to tell him your story.

He just wants to be a normal person. And then I thought, no, you need to tell him. And then I thought, okay, let's not him. And I heard him talk and I'm like, yeah, it's definitely him. So I go over and I thank him for his music and chickened out and shook my hand. And then again, the voice inside said, no, you need to tell him your story.

So classic Chris, the way that I say things to create some drama. I started out and I said, I never liked your music. And the look was pretty funny. But I have the story to tell you. And I proceeded to tell him the story that I just told you. It was this unbelievable moment. He just gave me this huge hug and it was like electricity went through my body.

So classic Chris, the way that I say things to create some drama. I started out and I said, I never liked your music. And the look was pretty funny. But I have the story to tell you. And I proceeded to tell him the story that I just told you. It was this unbelievable moment. He just gave me this huge hug and it was like electricity went through my body.

And it was this crazy full circle moment where you go all the way back to 2015 and my manager telling this story. And then you go back to 1991 and Eddie Vedder telling this story through his song. And then here we are in 2023. And this guy who wrote this song that he sang back in 1991 is giving me a hug. And it's like healing running through my body.

And it was this crazy full circle moment where you go all the way back to 2015 and my manager telling this story. And then you go back to 1991 and Eddie Vedder telling this story through his song. And then here we are in 2023. And this guy who wrote this song that he sang back in 1991 is giving me a hug. And it's like healing running through my body.

What I tell people on my podcast, what I tell clients, what I tell other people is that's the power of storytelling is that when we tell our stories, yes, it can change our companies. Yes, it can change the world, but it also changes us.

What I tell people on my podcast, what I tell clients, what I tell other people is that's the power of storytelling is that when we tell our stories, yes, it can change our companies. Yes, it can change the world, but it also changes us.

We have to tell our stories and not always the really clean, really curated story that makes us look good, but that raw story that has the power to shift the future.

We have to tell our stories and not always the really clean, really curated story that makes us look good, but that raw story that has the power to shift the future.

I love what you said about real, real stories, about the struggles, the pains, the real journeys that people experience. And I totally agree. And that's exactly what I do on this show. Authentic stories resonate deeply because they reflect the full spectrum of life, not just the highlights.

I love what you said about real, real stories, about the struggles, the pains, the real journeys that people experience. And I totally agree. And that's exactly what I do on this show. Authentic stories resonate deeply because they reflect the full spectrum of life, not just the highlights.

So for those listening who might not have direct access to professional guidance, what can they do to craft and shape their own stories? Whether they are in career transition, facing personal challenges, or just feeling stuck, what would you suggest as essential steps for creating a story that truly resonates with who they are?

So for those listening who might not have direct access to professional guidance, what can they do to craft and shape their own stories? Whether they are in career transition, facing personal challenges, or just feeling stuck, what would you suggest as essential steps for creating a story that truly resonates with who they are?

Yeah, so there's two very practical tools that I recommend. And if it's helpful, I can share a worksheet with you that walks through these that you could share with your guests. But the first exercise is what I call the movie theater. And so then I have people visualize that movie that plays is actually not the blockbuster. It's actually your life playing.

Yeah, so there's two very practical tools that I recommend. And if it's helpful, I can share a worksheet with you that walks through these that you could share with your guests. But the first exercise is what I call the movie theater. And so then I have people visualize that movie that plays is actually not the blockbuster. It's actually your life playing.

And your career, not just your career, but your entire life. And one scene after the next play. And the good, but also the bad. The people that you brought with you, the people you left behind, etc.

And your career, not just your career, but your entire life. And one scene after the next play. And the good, but also the bad. The people that you brought with you, the people you left behind, etc.

Just now, we looked at storytelling for personal transformation. As Chris shared some of the best and worst stories he's ever heard. He also opened up about his own mental health challenges. Then tomorrow in part three, he will introduce tools we can use to develop our own stories and narratives. And here's a personal confession. I told him one of his exercises might just make me cry.

Just now, we looked at storytelling for personal transformation. As Chris shared some of the best and worst stories he's ever heard. He also opened up about his own mental health challenges. Then tomorrow in part three, he will introduce tools we can use to develop our own stories and narratives. And here's a personal confession. I told him one of his exercises might just make me cry.