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We train individuals and organizations to be effective, empathetic, and trusted advocates.
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We All Deserve A World Where Everyone Can Thrive. No Exceptions.
Good ideas and smart research don't effortlessly become good laws and smart policies.
We must use our voices, our stories, and our power to persuade those who can implement the change we wish to see in the world. From decades of experience, we know that advocacy efforts are only as effective as the advocates involved. That's why we created Stories Change Power. We provide training, coaching, and learning opportunities to equip people to be effective, empathetic, and trusted advocates. In our programming, you'll feel in control of and own your own story as you learn within a supportive peer environment. Consider our programs both professional and personal development in service of bending the long arc of history toward justice. Knowing the value of democracy and dangers of divisiveness, we build bridges and nurture trust.
Testimonials
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Elisabeth Gehl, VP of Government Relations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
"Piper delivered an outstanding advocacy storytelling webinar for our agencies ahead of our annual Capitol Hill Day. The content she provided was invaluable, helping agency leaders build a compelling case for federal investment of our programs. The practical tool she created provided attendees a clear framework to craft impactful narratives. Attendees felt better prepared to tell their story in an effective, succinct way during their Congressional meetings. Piper’s expertise made this an incredibly effective session for our advocates, and we highly recommend her to any organization looking to elevate their advocacy efforts."
Joe Greaves, Executive Director, Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association
"Stories Change Power was a valuable addition to our annual physician advocacy training, and helped our members understand the value of storytelling in giving voice to the issues that impact their ability to care for their patients."
Nancy Lord, Founder & CEO, Asana Consulting
"I learned so much in Ethical Storytelling - important and valuable skills and practices I haven’t found anywhere else. I love being in the role of Trusted Storysharer and telling stories with their fullest dignity, including for those who are no longer here. The supportive environment of a group course made the responsibility of sharing the stories of people in my family and community less daunting."
Arlene Martínez, Deputy Executive Director / Communications Director, Good Jobs First
"Piper Hendricks facilitated part of our in-person staff retreat, opening our gathering with a storytelling session that allowed us to get a little vulnerable before our important time together. It really set the right tone for the time ahead. She also led us through an important session on how to more effectively communicate our work so we’re not relying on buzz words. Piper was easy to work with and really listened so the sessions felt specific to us."
Storytelling 101 Participant
"Talking and listening to other participants gave me great ideas and helped me see things differently, leading to new and better ways to approach my organization's communications. The facilitator was amazing at creating a space where everyone felt respected, could work together, and share openly."
Learning Community Participant
"When it comes to the most helpful aspect of this program, it is hard to pick one aspect since so much of the experience was organic and cumulative. I think just having a place to discuss these ideas and issues in a candid way was incredibly valuable and uplifting."
Ethical Storytelling Participant
"This course completely shifted how I think about storytelling. It gave me a deeper understanding of ethical responsibility and practical tools I could use right away. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to tell stories with integrity and impact."
Learning Community Participant
"[The Learning Community] was not even remotely like any kind of 'training' I've ever been to. It is quite a transformative experience by itself, regardless of ongoing engagement. It's the best advocacy workshop I've ever attended by a long, long way."
Learning Community Participant
"Make the time to join a learning community. The insight you get from getting outside of your day-to-day context and joining a Learning Community is incredibly validating. Everyone in the group had such different jobs from one another but we were all able to discuss and share ideas about the biggest issues we face in advocacy."
Jane Carroll Andrade, Former Communications Program Director, NCSL
"One of the most important things a facilitator can do is get to know her audience and Piper Hendricks really does her homework. She knows her topc and how to deliver it. Piper is both a great listener and speaker."
Elisabeth Gehl, VP of Government Relations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
"Piper delivered an outstanding advocacy storytelling webinar for our agencies ahead of our annual Capitol Hill Day. The content she provided was invaluable, helping agency leaders build a compelling case for federal investment of our programs. The practical tool she created provided attendees a clear framework to craft impactful narratives. Attendees felt better prepared to tell their story in an effective, succinct way during their Congressional meetings. Piper’s expertise made this an incredibly effective session for our advocates, and we highly recommend her to any organization looking to elevate their advocacy efforts."
Joe Greaves, Executive Director, Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association
"Stories Change Power was a valuable addition to our annual physician advocacy training, and helped our members understand the value of storytelling in giving voice to the issues that impact their ability to care for their patients."
Nancy Lord, Founder & CEO, Asana Consulting
"I learned so much in Ethical Storytelling - important and valuable skills and practices I haven’t found anywhere else. I love being in the role of Trusted Storysharer and telling stories with their fullest dignity, including for those who are no longer here. The supportive environment of a group course made the responsibility of sharing the stories of people in my family and community less daunting."
Arlene Martínez, Deputy Executive Director / Communications Director, Good Jobs First
"Piper Hendricks facilitated part of our in-person staff retreat, opening our gathering with a storytelling session that allowed us to get a little vulnerable before our important time together. It really set the right tone for the time ahead. She also led us through an important session on how to more effectively communicate our work so we’re not relying on buzz words. Piper was easy to work with and really listened so the sessions felt specific to us."
Storytelling 101 Participant
"Talking and listening to other participants gave me great ideas and helped me see things differently, leading to new and better ways to approach my organization's communications. The facilitator was amazing at creating a space where everyone felt respected, could work together, and share openly."
Learning Community Participant
"When it comes to the most helpful aspect of this program, it is hard to pick one aspect since so much of the experience was organic and cumulative. I think just having a place to discuss these ideas and issues in a candid way was incredibly valuable and uplifting."
Ethical Storytelling Participant
"This course completely shifted how I think about storytelling. It gave me a deeper understanding of ethical responsibility and practical tools I could use right away. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to tell stories with integrity and impact."
Learning Community Participant
"[The Learning Community] was not even remotely like any kind of 'training' I've ever been to. It is quite a transformative experience by itself, regardless of ongoing engagement. It's the best advocacy workshop I've ever attended by a long, long way."
Learning Community Participant
"Make the time to join a learning community. The insight you get from getting outside of your day-to-day context and joining a Learning Community is incredibly validating. Everyone in the group had such different jobs from one another but we were all able to discuss and share ideas about the biggest issues we face in advocacy."
Jane Carroll Andrade, Former Communications Program Director, NCSL
"One of the most important things a facilitator can do is get to know her audience and Piper Hendricks really does her homework. She knows her topc and how to deliver it. Piper is both a great listener and speaker."
Elisabeth Gehl, VP of Government Relations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
"Piper delivered an outstanding advocacy storytelling webinar for our agencies ahead of our annual Capitol Hill Day. The content she provided was invaluable, helping agency leaders build a compelling case for federal investment of our programs. The practical tool she created provided attendees a clear framework to craft impactful narratives. Attendees felt better prepared to tell their story in an effective, succinct way during their Congressional meetings. Piper’s expertise made this an incredibly effective session for our advocates, and we highly recommend her to any organization looking to elevate their advocacy efforts."
Joe Greaves, Executive Director, Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association
"Stories Change Power was a valuable addition to our annual physician advocacy training, and helped our members understand the value of storytelling in giving voice to the issues that impact their ability to care for their patients."
Nancy Lord, Founder & CEO, Asana Consulting
"I learned so much in Ethical Storytelling - important and valuable skills and practices I haven’t found anywhere else. I love being in the role of Trusted Storysharer and telling stories with their fullest dignity, including for those who are no longer here. The supportive environment of a group course made the responsibility of sharing the stories of people in my family and community less daunting."
Arlene Martínez, Deputy Executive Director / Communications Director, Good Jobs First
"Piper Hendricks facilitated part of our in-person staff retreat, opening our gathering with a storytelling session that allowed us to get a little vulnerable before our important time together. It really set the right tone for the time ahead. She also led us through an important session on how to more effectively communicate our work so we’re not relying on buzz words. Piper was easy to work with and really listened so the sessions felt specific to us."
Storytelling 101 Participant
"Talking and listening to other participants gave me great ideas and helped me see things differently, leading to new and better ways to approach my organization's communications. The facilitator was amazing at creating a space where everyone felt respected, could work together, and share openly."
Learning Community Participant
"When it comes to the most helpful aspect of this program, it is hard to pick one aspect since so much of the experience was organic and cumulative. I think just having a place to discuss these ideas and issues in a candid way was incredibly valuable and uplifting."
Ethical Storytelling Participant
"This course completely shifted how I think about storytelling. It gave me a deeper understanding of ethical responsibility and practical tools I could use right away. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to tell stories with integrity and impact."
Learning Community Participant
"[The Learning Community] was not even remotely like any kind of 'training' I've ever been to. It is quite a transformative experience by itself, regardless of ongoing engagement. It's the best advocacy workshop I've ever attended by a long, long way."
Learning Community Participant
"Make the time to join a learning community. The insight you get from getting outside of your day-to-day context and joining a Learning Community is incredibly validating. Everyone in the group had such different jobs from one another but we were all able to discuss and share ideas about the biggest issues we face in advocacy."
Jane Carroll Andrade, Former Communications Program Director, NCSL
"One of the most important things a facilitator can do is get to know her audience and Piper Hendricks really does her homework. She knows her topc and how to deliver it. Piper is both a great listener and speaker."
Programs
Training, Coaching, and Learning Opportunities
We are advocacy experts who equip individuals and organizations with the strategy, network, and tools - particularly storytelling - to make a difference in their neighborhoods, communities, and country.
Learning Communities
Storytelling 101
Monthly Webinar
Coaching
The Brazilian Blueprint
Keynotes
Storytelling for Bridging Divides
Organizational Capacity Building
Ethical Storytelling
Customized workshops
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Storytelling 101
Ethical Storytelling
Bridging Divides
Insights
Our Insights page supports your efforts to be an effective, empathetic, and trusted advocate.
How Can You Participate in Democracy Beyond Elections? Participatory Budgeting is an Inspiring - and Growing - Option.
In 1989, the city of Porto Alegre in Brazil launched an experiment called participatory budgeting. It continues to inspire us today.
What Brazil and the United States Can Learn from Each Other About Digital Governance
How can governments protect citizens from online harms while preserving freedom of expression and open democratic discourse?
What is "Bridging?" Defining a "Depolarization" Term (and yes, we define that, too!)
What "bridging" is - and is not - as well as key skills that will serve you in your bridging work.
The Power of "I Don't Know." (And a Growth Mindset)
What's the inspiration behind "Radical Growth?" (One of our Eight Core Values)
Looking South - no, FARTHER South - after the Voting Rights Act Decision
The recent decision on the Voting Rights Act (VRA) added urgency to a long-running debate. Here's why we're looking to Brazil for input.
“Ninguém solta a mão de ninguém.” A Brazilian Blueprint update
Reflections on "intermestic" learning to support democratic values.
We value working in collaboration and coalition:
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