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Once Upon a Business

Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we all are exposed to regardless of our culture. In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa reads a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for

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All Episodes

9:43

Who's In My House?

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/09/05

Register for the FREE Story Selling Workshop at story-coach.com/2024/workshop.Lisa tells a tale of why elephants have such big ears and the lion is the “King of the Jungle.” Through this story, she explores themes of courage, vulnerability, and the deceptive nature of fear — offering entrepreneurs a fresh perspective on overcoming challenges and embracing authenticity.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this

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6:47

The Master and the Student

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/08/22

Lisa tells the tale of a Zen master and student that challenges conventional wisdom, exploring the burning away of past lessons to forge a unique path. Through this lens, she offers powerful insights on independence, transformation, and the importance of personal experience in entrepreneurship.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her

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6:07

The Apple Tree and the Rosebush

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/08/08

Lisa tells a short story of an apple tree and rosebush that grew up next to each other. Sadly, the pettiness of comparison soon takes hold on one of them. Lisa then pulls forth a number of key business lessons, namely that comparison is a trap that rarely leads anywhere but hubris or insecurity.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her

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7:52

The Boy and His Drum

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/07/25

Lisa Bloom tells the story of a boy who loves drumming, much to the annoyance of his parents and aunt. Bloom then draws parallels between the tale and entrepreneurial journeys, the value of pursuing one's passion, overcoming challenges creatively, and following your unique path to success. Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her

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6:46

The Giant Fear

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/07/11

Lisa Bloom tells the story “The Giant Fear,” which teaches that ignoring fear only makes it grow, while facing it makes it smaller. Specific to business, she sheds light on how strong leadership can mitigate fears as well as how entrepreneurs can transform giant fears into manageable challenges.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her

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5:03

Nasruddin’s Note

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/06/27

Lisa tells the tale of a wise fool who plays a single note on his instrument, confident in his unique sound. She then explores the tension between originality and tradition, urging entrepreneurs to find their authentic voice while repurposing existing ideas to create something powerful and distinct.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her

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8:57

The Fox and the Cat

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/06/13

Lisa Bloom tells the classic tale of “The Fox and the Cat.” Through this Brothers Grimm narrative, Lisa explores profound business lessons about the value of simplicity, humility, and staying true to one’s core expertise while navigating the entrepreneurial journey. Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of

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31:47

Storytelling Stokes Business (Sharon Richmond)

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/06/06

This special episode features Lisa’s guest appearance on To Lead Is Human hosted by Sharon Richmond. Lisa tells a story of monkeys trying to rescue the moon — which she and Sharon discuss as a metaphor for the danger of not checking assumptions and ignoring quieter voices in the organization. Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her

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8:23

The Fox and the Horse

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/05/30

Lisa Bloom tells the Brothers Grimm tale The Fox and the Horse. She explores the dynamics between the characters, reflecting on parallels in the workplace. The story reminds us to consider the importance of kindness, ethical behavior, and the impact of self-centered motives in business. Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention

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6:42

The Starfish

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/05/16

Lisa tells the tale “The Starfish” (inspired by Lauren Isley’s “The Star Thrower”) and explores the profound impact of small, seemingly insignificant actions. Listen as we walk along the beach with a man who learns a vital lesson from a young girl — even the smallest steps can create ripples of change, inspiring us to act, no matter the scale of the challenge. In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable

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11:56

The Bountiful King

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/05/02

Lisa tells an old Jewish tale of a king whose deep desire for a child leads him on a transformative path for himself and his kingdom — and we likewise learn how we can gain health, wealth, and peace in our businesses and lives.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the

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9:11

Eating the Sky

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/04/18

Lisa tells a fascinating tale from Nigeria of a time when the sky generously provided for all human needs—until greed disrupted the harmony. From this fable, Lisa offers thoughts on work, wants versus needs, and the environmental crises we face.

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7:52

Who Is Important?

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/04/04

Lisa tells the story of the parts of the body debating which of them is most important. At once silly and profound, it speaks volumes about how businesses operate and how they will find success, once they get to the heart of what matters.

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9:40

The Fruit of Letting Go

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/03/21

Lisa tells the story “Strawberries” about a couple who fall into a rift of anger. It’s ripe for interpretation about many emotional aspects of business, including the challenge of differences, reconnecting with passion, and the possibility of hope.

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26:12

Presenting Neuroscience of Coaching (Melinda Cohan)

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/03/14

Host Lisa Bloom introduces Neuroscience of Coaching, a new show on the Mirasee FM podcast network, hosted by Dr. Irena O’Brien. In this bonus episode, Melinda Cohan and Dr. O’Brien dive head first into the surprising hidden science behind motivation.

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7:45

A Matter of Perspective

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/03/07

Lisa tells the old Jewish story of “The Crowded House,” in which a desperate man seeks the wisdom to solve his situation. Through his experience, we learn the value of mentorship — and most of all, perspective.

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7:18

When Belief Defies Truth

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/02/22

Lisa tells the Paulo Coelho story of “Nasruddin and His Donkey.” We learn that, under the right mix of circumstances, false belief can overtake truth. It’s a business adage that perception trumps reality — and this story is a keen reminder of that.

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33:39

Presenting Teacher Tom’s Podcast (Lenore Skenazy)

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/02/15

Host Lisa Bloom introduces Teacher Tom’s Podcast, a new show on the Mirasee FM podcast network, hosted by “Teacher Tom” Hobson. In this bonus episode, Lenore Skenazy reveals ways parents harm their children’s development and what they can do instead.

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13:09

Wiser Together, Safer Together

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/02/08

Lisa tells the story of “The Wise Quail,” in which a flock of quail are threatened by a hunter. We learn from the fable how important good leadership, cooperation, and deep introspection are to fending off both external and internal dangers.

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8:23

Clever and Foolish

Once Upon a Business ·

2024/01/25

In this very short tale from Bangladesh, Lisa tells of two women — one clever and one foolish. What seems on the surface merely a story about fairness becomes, with Lisa’s insight, a tale rich with meaning and wisdom we can all learn from.

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