E. 283: Gabrielle (Ral) Dolan: Tell Better Stories or Be Forgotten

I’ve got a very special guest from all the way on the other side of the globe to talk about how to tell the right story to make your message stick, why storytelling is more important than ever, and how AI can help.

Gabrielle Dolan is a global expert and highly sought-after international keynote speaker and educator on strategic storytelling and real communication. Her clients include the Obama Foundation, Uber, EY, Accenture, VISA, Salesforce, Amazon and Vodafone.

In 2024 she launched the successful podcast Keeping it Real with Jac and Ral that was rated in the top 5% of video produced podcasts on Spotify.

Gabrielle is also the bestselling author of nine books. Her latest title, Story Intelligence. The Craft of Authentic Storytelling, Made Smarter with AI was released in November 2025.

Find this episode for free on your favorite podcast player.

Tune into this episode to hear:

  • Why personal stories can be more powerful than facts, figures, or case studies

  • Why you have to be clear on your message before your identify a story

  • The key elements of an effective story

  • How a good story can become a rallying cry that connects teams long after the telling

  • What you can and can’t use AI for when crafting your messaging

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