Unlocking the Power of Your Origin Story: Strategic Storytelling for Insight, Inspiration, & Impact
Carrie Klewin Lawrence, Storytelling Strategist
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INTRODUCTION
1:33
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COURSE PROJECT
3:48
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What's an Origin Story?
4:54
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What Makes You Truly Original?
4:37
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How to Get Started
3:06
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Three Powerful Storytelling STRUCTURES
6:48
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STRUCTURE - Freytag's Pyramid
15:24
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STRUCTURE - Hero's Journey
5:01
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STRUCTURE - Story Circle
9:41
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7 Essential ELEMENTS - Detailed Overview
7:47
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7 Essential ELEMENTS - Checklist
3:16
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ELEMENT ONE - The Inciting Incident (Spark)
4:47
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*Exercise - Three Favorites
4:13
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ELEMENT TWO - Context (Exposition)
6:50
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*Exercise - Gathering Evidence
7:06
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ELEMENT THREE - Character (You, the Protagonist)
7:06
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*Exercise - Three Adjectives
4:04
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*Exercise - Core Values & Kryptonite
6:01
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ELEMENT FOUR - Stormy Weather (Rising Action)
4:23
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*Exercise - Energy Zones
4:55
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*Exercise - Target Potential
4:52
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ELEMENT FIVE - Detours (Challenges & Obstacles)
4:19
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*Exercise - Reframing Detours
4:42
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*Exercise - Unpacking
3:44
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ELEMENT SIX - The Pop (Climax)
4:51
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*Exercise - Vuja de
4:58
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*Exercise - Personalized Success
6:08
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ELEMENT SEVEN - Resolution (What's Next?)
6:23
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Your Audience (Your Why)
5:18
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Your Origin Story as a Secret Weapon
4:13
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Thank You!
1:00
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Unlocking the Power of Your Origin Story is a transformative storytelling course led by stage director, storytelling strategist, and author Carrie Klewin. Rooted in decades of experience across theater, personal development, and professional coaching, this course empowers you to craft a dynamic origin story—a personal narrative that expresses who you are, how you got here, and where you’re headed next. Through guided exercises, classic storytelling frameworks, and powerful reflection, you’ll learn to harness your story as a tool for connection, clarity, and confidence.
What You Will Learn:
By the end of this course, you will have the opportunity to:
- Craft and present a complete, compelling origin story in a format that suits you (written, recorded, live, or creative).
- Understand and apply three timeless storytelling structures: Freytag’s Pyramid, The Hero’s Journey, and The Story Circle.
- Identify and develop the seven essential elements of a powerful story: Inciting Incident (Spark), Context (Exposition), Character (You), Stormy Weather (Rising Action), Detours (Challenges & Obstacles), The Pop (Climax), and Resolution.
- Gain practical tools to articulate your journey for interviews, bios, pitches, and public speaking.
- Develop a deeper sense of personal clarity, authenticity, and voice.
Why You Should Take This Class:
This isn’t just a storytelling class—it’s a journey inward. Whether you’re launching a brand, preparing for a TED Talk, writing a personal statement, or simply seeking clarity on your path, this course will give you the tools and structure to shape your story with intention. Your origin story isn’t just a reflection of your past—it’s a tool for personal transformation and a foundation for future impact. When you own your story, you own your power.
Who This Class is For:
- Business leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs who want to stand out and speak with authenticity
- Coaches, educators, or speakers preparing for talks, interviews, or public engagement
- Career changers, job seekers, or students writing bios, personal statements, or resumes
- Anyone looking to reflect on their personal journey and reframe their narrative with clarity and confidence
No prior writing or storytelling experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Materials/Resources:
- Recommended: A journal or digital notebook, and a device for recording if choosing video/audio format
- Provided:
- Guided storytelling exercises based on Carrie Klewin’s book Origin Story: Power of the Inciting Incident
- Story structure templates and 7 Essential Elements Checklist
- Reflective prompts and real-world examples
- Step-by-step guides for building each section of your story
- Selected Origin Story Inspirational Journal Pages
- Optional feedback opportunities and creative format suggestions
Conoce a tu profesor(a)
Hello, I'm Carrie Klewin Lawrence, MFA (she/her), international stage director, storytelling strategist, and author of Origin Story: Power of the Inciting Incident.
Drawing from a global directing career and decades of experience as an acting and public speaking coach, I guide creatives and entrepreneurs in harnessing the power of personal discovery storytelling. My work empowers individuals to take ownership of their narratives, quiet imposter syndrome, and define bold, strategic paths forward.
With advanced degrees in directing, performance, and marketing, I specialize in helping people identify, amplify, and elevate their unique stories--transforming lived experience into clarity, confidence, and action.
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Your Dynamic Origin Story
Goal:
Create and share a compelling origin story that reflects who you are, how you got here, and where you're going next.
Final Product Options (choose one):
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Written narrative
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Video or audio (e.g., podcast, speech)
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Social media content
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Research-based action plan with a clear outline or script
Steps to Complete Your Project:
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Choose a Story Structure
Use one of the models discussed in class to frame your narrative. -
Include the 7 Essential Elements
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Clarify Audience & Purpose
Define who your story is for, why you're telling it, and what insight or action you want to inspire. -
Craft Your Story
Be intentional with tone, pacing, and message. Make sure your story flows with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Finalizing Your Story Checklist:
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Purpose: Clear audience and intention
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Structure: Beginning, middle, and end
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Content: Past, present, and future
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Turning Point: Key moment of insight or change
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Tone: Consistent mood and messaging
Submitting on Skillshare:
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Go to the class page and click “Create Project” in the Projects & Resources section.
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Add a title and a creative cover image.
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In the project editor:
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Share your process and intention.
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Add any supporting content (images, links, files).
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Click “Publish” when ready. You can always edit later.
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