Once Upon a Business Mirasee FM

Lisa Bloom tells the classic tale of “The Fox and the Cat.” Through this Brothers Grimm narrative, Lisa explores profound business lessons about the value of simplicity, humility, and staying true to one’s core expertise while navigating the entrepreneurial journey.
Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.
In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin…. 
“It happened once that The Cat met Mister Fox in the woods. And because she thought he’s clever and experienced in all the ways of the world, she addressed him in a friendly manner.” — Lisa Bloom 
Host Bio:
Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability and marketing impact.  Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.
Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee The Story Coach Lisa Bloom’s book, The Story Advantage
Credits:
Host: Lisa Bloom Producer: Michi Lantz Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb Executive Producer: Danny Iny Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
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Music credits:
Track Title: Places in Dreams Artist Name: Alsever Lake Writer Name: Adrian Dominic Walther Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Emeralds Artist Name: Hale Writer Name: Cory Hale Williams Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Pages Artist Name: Shimmer Writer Name: Matthew Wigton Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Special effects credits: 24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.
All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.
Episode transcript: The Fox and the Cat.

This special episode features Lisa’s guest appearance on To Lead Is Human hosted by Sharon Richmond. Lisa tells a story of monkeys trying to rescue the moon — which she and Sharon discuss as a metaphor for the danger of not checking assumptions and ignoring quieter voices in the organization.
Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.
In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin…. 
“The moon has fallen into the water! If we do not rescue it immediately, the night sky will be doomed forever to darkness!” — Lisa Bloom 
For more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who want to up-level their leadership and build companies they are proud of. Clients accelerate their leadership by embracing mindset and behavior changes, building self-awareness and self-management skills, and focusing on the three things all leaders must ensure: focus, energy and delivery.
Sharon’s purpose as an executive coach is to help leaders 10X their impact by leveraging the power afforded by their roles to build organizations that are forces for good, both economically and socially. She also advises CEOs on shaping organization culture and leading change.
Sharon has taught leadership at Stanford GSB, where she now helps leaders increase influence, manage conflict, and prepare to build high-performing teams.
To see a list of Sharon’s clients, please visit LeadingLarge.com.
Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability and marketing impact.  Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.
Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee Lisa’s website: Story-Coach.com Lisa’s book, The Story Advantage Sharon’s website: LeadingLarge.com The Friction Project (book): Goodreads.com/en/book/show/105735152 Amy C. Edmondson’s work on psychological safety
Credits:
Host: Lisa Bloom Producer: Michi Lantz Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb Executive Producer: Danny Iny Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
To catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.
If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.
Music credits:
Track Title: Escaping Light Artist: Aaron Sprinkle Writer: Aaron Sprinkle Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Bright Future Artist: Be Still The Earth Writer: Marshall Usinger Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.
Episode transcript: Storytelling Stokes Business (Sharon Richmond).

Lisa Bloom tells the Brothers Grimm tale The Fox and the Horse. She explores the dynamics between the characters, reflecting on parallels in the workplace. The story reminds us to consider the importance of kindness, ethical behavior, and the impact of self-centered motives in business.
Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.
In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin…. 
“A peasant once had a faithful horse, but he had grown old and could no longer work.” — Lisa Bloom 
Host Bio:
Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability and marketing impact.  Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.
Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee The Story Coach Lisa Bloom’s book, The Story Advantage
Credits: Host: Lisa Bloom Producer: Michi Lantz Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb Executive Producer: Danny Iny Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
To catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.
If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.
Music credits:
Track Title: Places in Dreams Artist Name: Alsever Lake Writer Name: Adrian Dominic Walther Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Emeralds Artist Name: Hale Writer Name: Cory Hale Williams Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: European Sunrise Artist Name: Anthony Catacoli Writer Name: Anthony Catacoli Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.
All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.
Episode transcript: The Fox and the Horse. 

Lisa tells the tale “The Starfish” (inspired by Lauren Isley’s “The Star Thrower”) and explores the profound impact of small, seemingly insignificant actions. Listen as we walk along the beach with a man who learns a vital lesson from a young girl — even the smallest steps can create ripples of change, inspiring us to act, no matter the scale of the challenge.
In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.
So, come now and gather around. Lisa’s about to begin…. 
“Once upon a time there was a man who was used to taking a walk by the sea. . . ” — Lisa Bloom Host Bio:
Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.
Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee The Story Coach Lisa Bloom’s book, The Story Advantage
Credits:
Host: Lisa Bloom Producer: Michi Lantz Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb Executive Producer: Danny Iny Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
To catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.
If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.
Music credits:
Track Title: Places in Dreams Artist Name: Alsever Lake Writer Name: Adrian Dominic Walther Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Emeralds Artist Name: Hale Writer Name: Cory Hale Williams Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Precious Time Artist Name: Cody Martin Writer Name: Cody Kurtz Martin Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.
All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.
Episode transcript: The Starfish.

Lisa tells an old Jewish tale of a king whose deep desire for a child leads him on a transformative path for himself and his kingdom — and we likewise learn how we can gain health, wealth, and peace in our businesses and lives.
Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.
In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.
So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….
“One day, an old, wise woman came to the king and queen and proclaimed that a child could be theirs if the king would perform one task. . . .” — Lisa Bloom
Host Bio:
Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability and marketing impact.  Lisa is the author of The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.
Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:Mirasee The Story Coach  Lisa Bloom’s book, The Story Advantage
Credits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Michi LantzSupervising Producer: Cynthia LambExecutive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
To catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.
If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.
Music credits:
Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name: Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: In My DreamsArtist Name: Strength To LastWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.
All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.
Episode transcript: The Bountiful King.

Lisa tells a fascinating tale from Nigeria of a time when the sky generously provided for all human needs—until greed disrupted the harmony. From this fable, Lisa offers thoughts on work, wants versus needs, and the environmental crises we face.