Experts in Storytelling

I founded my coaching and training company, Ignited Fundraising, in 2006 to help social profit organizations find ease around the issues of money and fundraising. With more than thirty years of speaking, training and coaching experience I have worked with thousands of people and organizations across North America. I believe that there can be ease and joy when raising money for powerful work. My training sessions, blog posts, webinars and Ignited Online Fundraising Community help staff and board members of nonprofits to identify, understand and overcome their fears around asking for or... Read more

The founder of CoryWest Media and Chicago’s Social Media Club, Barbara is the creator of the WIRED PR and 3D marketing systems. An innovative online marketer since 1996, Barbara won Nokia’s contest to represent the U.S. at Social Media Week Berlin in 2013. Whether they’re entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, associations or corporations, Barbara consults with her clients on ways to quickly achieve their marketing goals to increase visibility, attract leads, grow business, and click with crowds using social media, content marketing, and PR. CoryWest Media’s services include... Read more

Speaker, author, trainer, coach Karen Dietz, PhD is a expert in business storytelling, and is one of the originals in the field. She represents the best in both academic training and the art of performance storytelling. Her motto says it all: “If you want results, just story it!” She trains leaders / companies / nonprofits to share their compelling stories to: * convey values and vision * move people to action * gain market share * turn donors into dollars * and leave a lasting legacy Her clients include Walt Disney Imagineering, NorthFace, Chase Manhattan Bank, Avery... Read more

Over three decades, Mike Wittenstein has successfully advised leaders and their teams during times of immense change. His robust story-driven process helps bring clarity to their stories, strategic plans, brands, reorganizations, customer experiences, and game plans. A serial innovator, Mike started one of the world's first digital agencies (GALILEO), customer experience practices (IBM), and a hybrid strategy/experience/story consultancy (Storyminers). He has advised leaders in specialty retail and healthcare, hospitality, professional services, associations, technology, and other... Read more