In this episode of the Origins of Creativity podcast, host Becky Gehrisch interviews professional Storyteller, Kevin Cordi, who is an international award winning educator and author! Kevin discusses the transformative power of storytelling and play in personal and professional contexts. He emphasizes the importance of a narrative mindset, the role of creativity in storytelling, and the need for collaboration and deep listening in the creative process. He encourages listeners to embrace play and creativity in their lives, fostering joy and connection through storytelling.
You can find out more about Kevin Cordi at http://www.kevincordi.com/, and on X at https://x.com/KevinDCordi1
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside of the Brain by Annie Murphy Paul
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Extended-Mind-Power-Thinking-Outside/dp/B0B1QXQT18
The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Whisperer-Awakening-Inner-Reader/dp/0470372273
The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0358659639
Website: www.booklingmedia.com/podcast
Bluesky: @OriginsofCreativityPodcast.com
Hosted by: Becky Gehrisch
Produced by @BooklingMedia
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