In a world where AI can write, design, and analyze in seconds, one thing remains uniquely human: story. Anthony Kennada sits down with Nancy Duarte — CEO of Duarte, Inc., best-selling author, and the force behind some of the world’s most iconic presentations — to explore why storytelling has never been more essential for brands, leaders, and movements.
Nancy shares timeless insights from decades of helping leaders at Apple, TED, and beyond communicate ideas that move people. Together, they unpack why empathy is the heart of great storytelling, how tension (“what is” vs. “what could be”) transforms messages into movements, and why data alone can’t persuade without emotion.
They also explore the evolving dance between humans and AI in storytelling — and why the future belongs to those who can combine clarity, craft, and connection.
Topics we cover:
– Why storytelling is the most human act in business
– How to use tension and rhythm to move audiences
– The relationship between data and emotion in persuasion
– How to make ideas stick — and get them funded
– Storytelling as a language to build culture inside and outside your company
– What legacy really means in leadership
If you’re a CMO, founder, or leader navigating the AI era, this conversation will remind you why story is still the most powerful tool in your brand’s arsenal.