This educational activity introduces participants to narrative leadership, grounded in the organizing framework developed by Marshall Ganz: story of self, story of us, and story of now. This approach equips health professionals to translate their frontline experiences into clear, ethical, and motivating narratives that resonate with the public, policymakers, and the media—especially in polarized or high-stakes environments.
Health professionals routinely witness how policy decisions shape patient outcomes, health system capacity, and community well-being. Learning how to communicate these realities through narrative practice can help elevate the health voice, strengthen public understanding, and build support for equitable, evidence-based solutions.
In this educational activity, Stanford University, People Power Health, and Climate Health Now will teach participants to:
- Develop narrative leadership skills using the “story of self, us, and now” framework to connect personal clinical experience to shared values and urgent calls to action
- Translate frontline health experiences into compelling narratives that illuminate the human stakes of complex health and policy issues
- Strengthen the role of health professionals as trusted messengers in public discourse, media engagement, and policy advocacy across a range of health challenges
- Apply narrative practice to advance collective action and policy solutions that promote health, equity, and community well-being
Registration
Early Bird (until June 18): $750
Regular Rate (after June 18): $1,000
Date & Location: Virtual Classes on Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm ET /12:30-1:30pm PT:
Sept 10, 2026
Sept 17, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
Oct 15, 2026
Oct 29, 2026
Nov 12, 2026
Nov 19, 2026
In the weeks alternating with live group sessions, there will be asynchronous individual homework, as well as highly recommended, but optional, office hours with coaches.