Story can be a powerful thing. I recently completed a half day workshop in Sydney with human rights lawyer, humanitarian and former British army soldier, Rabia Siddique on this very topic – the power of story. It helped me link in with all manner of ideas about how the personal and professional stories in our lives can intertwine – how we can use the wisdom of our own journeys, our own narratives, with their highs and lows and integrate them into a core powerful story that serves us and helps us serve others. Talking about what we know can have a potential positive ripple effect on other people’s lives.

Her workshop also helped remind me to pay attention to both the successes and failures in my life as they help clarify purpose. A reminder that despite the questions there is a bigger path operating in my own life.