Stacy Ennis, Best-selling Author & CEO of Creatively
- Fell in love with reading and writing at age 7, thanks to The Chronicles of Narnia
- Early recognition in poetry contests helped shape her path
Podcast
Overview
Welcome to another insightful episode of TBCY, hosted by Ashutosh Garg, featuring Stacy Ennis—best-selling author, book coach, and founder of Creatively. In this episode, Stacy delves deep into the art and impact of storytelling, her journey as a writer, and actionable advice for leaders aiming to harness the power of narrative. Below is a blog-style summary featuring key questions discussed and important timestamps to help you navigate the episode highlights!
00:00:31- What inspired Stacy Ennis to pursue a life in writing and publishing?
- Fell in love with reading and writing at age 7, thanks to The Chronicles of Narnia
- Early recognition in poetry contests helped shape her path
- Academic background: Bachelor’s and Master’s in writing and editing
- Lifelong devotion to the written word
00:02:23- What was it like ghostwriting for a Nobel Prize winner in Medicine?
- Collaborated for four years with Nobel Laureate Louis Ignarro and Dr. Andrew Myers
- Tasked with translating complex science for a general audience
- She gained experience working with medical, legal, and corporate review teams
- Learned how to make complex concepts accessible and accurate
00:05:32- Is there a book project that shaped Stacy most as a professional?
- Co-authored “Growing Influence” with Ron Price
- Focused on collaboration, storytelling, and shelf-stable impact
- The book continues to influence readers, companies, and academia
- Personal importance placed on the experience of writing and ongoing reader engagement
00:07:02- Why is storytelling a powerful tool for leaders?
- People remember stories far more than data points
- Storytelling can even frame statistics in memorable ways
- Essential for human connection—ties back to ancient traditions
- Leaders often lose storytelling skills in corporate environments; Stacy helps them reconnect
00:09:02- What if you think you don’t have a story worth telling?
- Reference to “The Moth” podcast: Every person’s story can be engaging and meaningful
- Belief that everyone has a book within them
- Importance of connecting personal stories to impact and transformation
00:10:38- How should leaders balance vulnerability and professionalism in storytelling?
- Example of David Morales, healthcare executive, balancing personal and professional narrative
- Leaders should gut-check before sharing—hold back if not ready
- Write the full story first, then decide what is appropriate to share
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Learn more about Stacy Ennis: LinkedIn
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- Fell in love with reading and writing at age 7, thanks to The Chronicles of Narnia
- Early recognition in poetry contests helped shape her path
- Academic background: Bachelor’s and Master’s in writing and editing
- Lifelong devotion to the written word
