The Netflix series Dix pour cent (also known as Call My Agent!) is a compelling exploration of the intertwining narratives of ambition, identity, and resilience in the demanding world of celebrity talent agencies. Here is a story inspired by the theme of “The Power of Your Story” — the story you tell yourself about yourself and then to…
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The Power of Your Story
Your story is your life. As human beings, we continually tell ourselves stories — of success or failure; of power or victimhood; stories that endure for an hour, or a day, or an entire lifetime. We have stories about our work, our families and relationships, our health; about what we want and what we’re capable…
The Power of your Story in ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’
There is something profoundly unsettling and yet freeing about stories that peel back the layers of fear, perception, and identity. The Woman in Cabin 10, a film adaptation of Ruth Ware’s novel, is precisely such a story — a thriller that disguises itself as entertainment while secretly shouting to the human spirit: Wake up. Look closer. You’ve…
Online Seminar. Master Your Story in 36 Dramatic Situations
At its core, storytelling is how humans make sense of the world, our experiences, and ourselves. Every individual carries an internal narrative — a self-story — that influences identity, emotions, decisions, and actions. Tapping into this story can spark profound transformation by helping you reshape your narratives toward empowerment and clarity. Master Your Story: The…
The Power of Your Story in ‘Untamed’
Introduction: Mystery, Trauma, and the Power of Story in Untamed Netflix’s “Untamed” (2025) is a gripping crime drama and psychological thriller set in the vast, remote wilderness of Yosemite National Park. With Eric Bana as Special Agent Kyle Turner and Lily Santiago as rookie cop Naya Vasquez, the story explores the investigation of a brutal…
The Power of Your Story in ‘Souleymane’s story’
Introduction: Living on the Edge—Why Souleymane’s Story Speaks to Creative Leaders “Souleymane’s Story,” directed by Boris Lojkine and starring Abou Sangaré, is a compelling, unvarnished portrait of a Guinean refugee in Paris navigating the brutal landscape of survival, hope, and truth in arrival and asylum. This intense, kinetic film captures not only the urgency of…
The Power of Your Story in ‘Black Bag’
Black Bag: The Hero’s Journey of Trust, Betrayal, and Identity The Call to Adventure: The Clock Ticks Within the high-stakes world of Black Bag, George stands at the precipice of disaster. With just a week to uncover a traitor in his intelligence organization, the fate of tens of thousands hangs in the balance. The suspects? His…
The Power of Your Story in ‘The 25th Hour’
The Call to Adventure: The End as a Beginning Monty Brogan stands at the edge of his life as he knows it. Tomorrow, he will surrender his freedom and begin a prison sentence. His friends, Jacob and Frank, look out over the river and murmur, “it’s over.” But is it? Or is this, in truth,…
Online Course: What Story Are You Living?
Step into the stories that have shaped generations, inspired millions, and changed the way we see ourselves and the world. Join Peter de Kuster-renowned storyteller, and guide-on a cinematic adventure through the 1001 greatest movies ever made. This is not just a film list; it’s an invitation to explore the stories you tell yourself, discover…
Black Sails and the Power of Your Story
Navigating the Hero’s Journey on the High Seas By Peter de Kuster Introduction: The Stories That Steer Our Ships Every day, whether we realize it or not, we set sail on the open seas of our own lives. We are each the captain of a ship, charting a course through calm waters and tempests alike….
Online Course “Hello Storytelling”
Hello Storytelling! Learn the foundational skills and mindsets of business storytelling Develop a common language and understanding of business storytelling across your organization. This flexible, online experience introduces non-storytellers to the concepts of the storytelling process and offers business storytellers (in design, innovation, creativity, advertising, marketing, communication, PR) a tried-and-tested approach to creative problem solving….
Carnival Row: Rewriting Your Legend in the Shadows of the Row
By Peter de Kuster Introduction: A Tale of Monsters, Myths, and Makers In the rain-soaked streets of The Burgue, where mythological creatures and humans jostle for survival, the true monsters are rarely those with wings or horns. Carnival Row is a Victorian fantasy series that weaves together murder mystery, political intrigue, forbidden love, and the timeless struggle…
The Story that Pulled Me from the Brink of Death
My life took a dramatic turn on the eve of a critical heart operation-a moment that would forever alter my understanding of the power of storytelling. The night before my surgery, I found himself engrossed in the series La meglio gioventu, a gripping narrative that captured my full attention. So completely absorbed was he that the…
1923: Becoming the Hero of Your Own Legend
Introduction Every great story begins with a call to adventure—a moment when ordinary life is shattered, and the hero must choose whether to step forward or remain in the shadows. 1923, the Yellowstone prequel, is more than a Western drama; it is a masterclass in the Hero’s Journey, brought to life through the struggles and triumphs…
Lucca’s World: The Hero’s Journey of a Mother – and the Legend You Can Write
By Peter de Kuster Introduction: When the Story You Tell Changes Everything Lucca’s World is more than a film about a family’s struggle—it is a luminous testament to the power of hope, the courage to defy the odds, and the resilience that creative leaders must summon in the face of daunting challenges. Mariana Chenillo’s heartfelt drama,…
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