The curriculum
Eighteen stories that become a craft.
Each lesson is a scenario, a coaching note, and a recording. You learn the architecture of a told story, then put your own life into it — one performed answer at a time. Start anywhere in Basic; the tiers unlock as your peers’ critiques say you’re ready.
Basic
Find your stories
Eight foundational scenarios. Learn the architecture of a told story — hook, stakes, turn, and landing — and put your own life into it. By the end you can answer any 'tell me about a time…' question with a story instead of an adjective.
Advance at avg 4.0/5 across 3+ peer critiques
The Strength Story
“Tell me about your greatest strength.”
The Failure That Taught You
“Tell me about a time you failed.”
The Only-You Story
“Why should we choose you?”
The Obstacle
“Describe a challenge you overcame.”
The Origin Story
“Tell me about yourself.”
The Leadership Moment
“Tell me about a time you led.”
The Story of Service
“Tell me about a time you helped someone.”
The Purpose Story
“What are you most passionate about?”
Advanced
Deepen the craft
Six harder lessons in vulnerability, conflict, and meaning. The stakes get more personal and the delivery more demanding. You stop reporting what happened and start making an audience feel it.
Advance at avg 4.2/5 across 4+ peer critiques
The Fear
Tell a story about a fear you faced.
The Conflict
Tell a story about a difficult relationship or conflict.
The Turning Point
Tell a story about a moment that changed your direction.
Values Under Pressure
Tell a story about a hard choice between two things you valued.
The Lesson
Tell a story about something a mentor taught you.
The Why
Tell the story of your mission — the work you feel called to.
Highest
Master & mentor
Four exceptionally demanding performances — including live improvisation — paired with a duty to mentor Basic-tier storytellers. At the Highest tier you are not only telling your story; you are helping others find theirs.
Advance at avg 4.5/5 across 5+ peer critiques
The Signature Keynote
Deliver your signature five-minute story.
The Improvisation
Respond to a random prompt with a true story — live, unscripted.
The Redemption Arc
Tell your hardest story — the one you’ve avoided — with full mastery.
The Legacy
Tell the story of what you want to be remembered for — and lift someone else.
Ready to find your first story?
Join the Society and record your answer to the question that opens every door.
Start with “Your greatest strength”