Upcoming Global Washington Events

Join global changemaker and author–and Seattle’s own–Dr. Britt Yamamoto for an inspiring conversation about effective leadership. Known locally for his work as the founder and leader of iLEAP and Perennial and as a professor at the University of Washington, Britt’s new book, The Soil of Leadership, presents a memorable and unique perspective on leadership that challenges conventional wisdom for guiding others. Drawing from his over two decades of global leadership experience—working closely with organizations and leaders from all over North America, Africa, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East—he presents a timely framework that places importance on holistic wellbeing and a profound understanding of the intricate systems critical for sustainable and effective leadership. Join your peers to reconnect with Britt or learn about his unique approach to leadership for the first time!

Who: This event is for GlobalWA and Pangea members and GLF alumni

When: Thursday, October 10, 11:00am to 12noon

Where: Methow Conference Room, Westlake Tower, Fourth Floor (1601 5th Ave in downtown Seattle) RSVP HERE. This event is free, but registration is required. Please RSVP by Monday, Oct. 7.

What do Black Panther, the Climate Strikes, and NASA have in common? Their stories follow the same pattern – a pattern we are hard-wired as humans to remember. Stories of change follow a recognizable and repeatable pattern which you can use to inspire action.

During New York Climate Week, GlobalWA’s Communications Collective is holding a free skills-building webinar designed to help you tap into the power of story science to tell stronger stories for your organization. Stories are one of the most effective tools to make change happen because they shape our deepest-held beliefs and inform our behaviors. 

Led by Stronger Stories and featuring The Hunger Project, join us to: 

• Unpack the pattern behind stories of change
• Explore how this pattern has shaped global narratives around climate
• Learn how you can apply these insights to tell stronger stories for your organization

Details:

• Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
• Time: 9am – 10am PST
• Cost: Free 
• REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
• Registration deadline: Monday, September 23

PRESENTERS

Guy Pattison (he/him) – Strategist, Founder and CEO, Stronger Stories. Develops story-led systems change strategies. Led work for UNDP, Global Commons Alliance, Wiley’s Open Access Research, Traffic, and the UK Government’s innovation arm, Innovate UK. In the last decade, has supported 200+ start-up and scale-up CEOs to tell stronger net zero and energy systems stories.

Mikki Draggoo (she/her) – Strategist and Lead US Client Service, Stronger Stories. Delivers strategic storytelling and exceptional client experiences. Former Stronger Stories client as a member of the executive team of City & Guilds, an international skills charity. Provided communications consultancy for dozens of clients in education, technology, health and international development in the US and the UK. Jenna Recuber (she/her) – Chief Development & Communications Officer, The Hunger Project. Jenna leads a passionate team of fundraisers and communicators to build and sustain a global movement of individuals and organizations committed to creating a world without hunger. Has led global campaigns, policy convenings, and youth engagement efforts in the US, Europe and Africa through her 25 years at The Hunger Project and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

Joel Meyers (he/him) – Director of Communications, GlobalWA. Joel manages all communications for GlobalWA and promotion of GlobalWA members, including founding and producing the popular Goalmakers podcast, and starting the Communications Collective in early 2023 to provide new learning opportunities for GlobalWA members. Before coming to GlobalWA, Joel ran a design and technology company for 18 years that provided services to local and global nonprofits. Joel will be the M.C. for the Storytelling sessions.

STRONGER STORIES

Stronger Stories is a social enterprise that helps good ideas get the support they deserve. Combining story science with expert coaching/consultancy, Stronger Stories supports organizations and social entrepreneurs dedicated to solving systemic issues. Free tools and online learning to democratize storytelling power are available at strongerstories.org

THE HUNGER PROJECT  

The Hunger Project is an organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. It has ongoing programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where it implements programs aimed at mobilizing rural grassroots communities to achieve sustainable progress in health, education, nutrition, and family income. thp.org

Building on the insights from the Storytelling Webinar, we have a limited number of spaces for a Storymaking Workshop that will equip you with tools informed by story science, designed for the real world. This workshop is for GlobalWA members only.

In this hands-on session, attendees will bring a live project that they need to communicate and build belief behind. This could be anything from a new organizational strategy to a new initiative, project, product, campaign or event. 

Stronger Stories consultants will take you through their proven process to build a framework for your stronger story. You’ll get to see how they applied it to a live project for The Hunger Project. And, working collaboratively with other GlobalWA Communications Collective members, you will build the framework of a stronger story for your organization.

Led by Stronger Stories and featuring The Hunger Project, during this session you will learn how to:

• Use a values-based persona methodology to define your audiences
• Create a Lean Story Canvas with core story building blocks identified
• Design and road-test your elevator pitch

Details:

• Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
• Time: 9am – 1pm PST
• Location: In-person at the Seattle Foundation (details will be sent out post-registration)
• Cost: Free (for employees of GlobalWA member organizations only)
• REGISTRATION CLOSED. Note: This workshop can accommodate 24 attendees and is full. If you would like to be placed on the Waitlist, please email Joel Meyers at comms@globalwa.org.
• Registration deadline: Friday, September 27
• Refreshments will be provided

PRESENTERS

Guy Pattison (he/him) – Strategist, Founder and CEO, Stronger Stories. Develops story-led systems change strategies. Led work for UNDP, Global Commons Alliance, Wiley’s Open Access Research, Traffic, and the UK Government’s innovation arm, Innovate UK. In the last decade, has supported 200+ start-up and scale-up CEOs to tell stronger net zero and energy systems stories.

Mikki Draggoo (she/her) – Strategist and Lead US Client Service, Stronger Stories. Delivers strategic storytelling and exceptional client experiences. Former Stronger Stories client as a member of the executive team of City & Guilds, an international skills charity. Provided communications consultancy for dozens of clients in education, technology, health and international development in the US and the UK. Jenna Recuber (she/her) – Chief Development & Communications Officer, The Hunger Project. Jenna leads a passionate team of fundraisers and communicators to build and sustain a global movement of individuals and organizations committed to creating a world without hunger. Has led global campaigns, policy convenings, and youth engagement efforts in the US, Europe and Africa through her 25 years at The Hunger Project and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

Joel Meyers (he/him) – Director of Communications, GlobalWA. Joel manages all communications for GlobalWA and promotion of GlobalWA members, including founding and producing the popular Goalmakers podcast, and starting the Communications Collective in early 2023 to provide new learning opportunities for GlobalWA members. Before coming to GlobalWA, Joel ran a design and technology company for 18 years that provided services to local and global nonprofits. Joel will be the M.C. for the Storytelling sessions.

STRONGER STORIES

Stronger Stories is a social enterprise that helps good ideas get the support they deserve. Combining story science with expert coaching/consultancy, Stronger Stories supports organizations and social entrepreneurs dedicated to solving systemic issues. Free tools and online learning to democratize storytelling power are available at strongerstories.org

THE HUNGER PROJECT  

The Hunger Project is an organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. It has ongoing programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where it implements programs aimed at mobilizing rural grassroots communities to achieve sustainable progress in health, education, nutrition, and family income. thp.org