Name: Story Like You Mean It
Author: Dr. Dennis Rebelo

About the Book

Each of us has a story to share, a mixture of lived experiences—planned and unplanned—that come together and give our existence shape and identity. But in a world where we rely on screens and images for communication and self-expression, do we truly know how to tell our story? Do you know how to tell yours? In Story Like You Mean It, Dr. Dennis Rebelo helps you communicate with ease and connect with others by constructing a self-narrative with intention and purpose. At the intersection of academic theory and practical experience, Dr. Rebelo shares insights he has gained coaching clients on how to build and then share their life-work narratives. Students from the US Navy and CVS Health’s Executive Learning Series for Diverse Suppliers, and even NFL alumni, have used Dr. Rebelo’s Peak Storytelling model to navigate personal history, reflect on influential moments, and compellingly communicate their true value. What raw experiences made you who you are today? How do you express them meaningfully to showcase your worth? Dive into the intricacies of StoryPathing, become the master of your own narrative, and reap the benefits of sharing who you truly are.

Praise

“Praise for Dr. D.'s research! By translating years of research and practice into a model anyone can access, Dr. D. provides a rich experience for the reader that involves rediscovering key life moments that influence how a story gets formed and performed in the real world. Story Like You Mean It reminds us of the importance of prioritizing the art and science of storytelling in our lives and how transformative and value-affirming such storytelling can be.”

— Chip Conley, author of Peak; two-time New York Times bestselling author of Emotional Equations and Wisdom @ Work; Founder and former CEO, Joie de Vivre Hospitality

“This book takes you through the obstacle course of life and helps you make sense of it, then build and tell your story. It's important because, without a method or system, people--as I say--tend to stay on the couch! This book gets you moving forward in life. I focus on getting people off the couch and moving again, and Dr. D. gets people moving too...by guiding them to build and tell a personal story that keeps them on their real true north.”

— Joe De Sena, Founder and CEO, Spartan, the world's leading obstacle race; two-time New York Times bestselling author

“Dr. D.'s work, Story Like You Mean It, gives people a structure to guide exploring their own key life moments en route to constructing a story worth listening to. Dr. D. played a significant role during our CatalystCreativ Catalyst Weeks as a part of the $350 million revitalization of downtown Las Vegas. His unique method of teaching storytelling not only inspired all of the guests who participated, but he shifted the entire trajectory of our experiences. He changed the lives of so many people by teaching them to think about themselves and the world at large in an empowered way.”

— Amanda Slavin, Co-founder, CatalystCreativ; Forbes 30 Under 30

About Dr. Dennis Rebelo

Dr. Dennis Rebelo is a professor, speaker, and career coach. He is the creator of the Peak Storytelling model, his research-based method for crafting the narrative of who you are and what drives you and why, utilized by former professional athletes turned nonprofit leaders as well as entrepreneurs, CEOs, guidance professionals, and advisers throughout the world. Dr. Rebelo, former president of Alex and Ani University and co-founder of the Sports Mind Institute, recently received the 2020 Thomas J. Carroll Award for Teaching Excellence at Roger Williams University. He currently resides in Rhode Island.