ABT Time

Randy Olson

All things ABT, start to finish. Host Dr. Randy Olson a decade ago formulated the ABT Narrative Template built around the three words And, But, Therefore. It is now the centerpiece of his books, "Houston, We Have A Narrative," "Narrative is Everything," and "The Narrative Gym." In this weekly hour long post he will discuss observations, applications and implications of this powerful tool that is at the core of his narrative training program and effective communication of all forms.

  1. Behind the Curtain with Our ABT Coaches

    2d ago

    Behind the Curtain with Our ABT Coaches

    In this episode, ABT Coaches Matthew David, Liz Strauss, and Dr. Anahita Viera demonstrate what a typical "ABT dissection" looks like by taking apart one of Liz's ABTs from 2020 (when she was still new to the ABT).  Read more about why we're doing this in the blog post here. If you'd like to submit an ABT for our consideration to dissect in a future episode, email it to randyolsonproductions@gmail.com. We just need two things: 1) Your one-sentence ABT (it must have the 3 words: And, But, and Therefore). 2) Let us know if you want to appear on the podcast so we can coach you live, or if you prefer we rework your ABT without you. We'll have fun dissecting the ABT either way!   Here's the original ABT:   Despite their age, senior dogs require care, comfort, and stimulation to help ensure their continued health; but, when boarding away from their families, the experience can often be isolating and stressful. In response, WH provides private rooms with bedding, activities, and around-the-clock care to ensure that even senior dogs are happy and healthy throughout their stays. Tools demonstrated in this episode: Wenowdis cABT IF/THEN General to Specific And the current "work-in-progress" ABT: We know that a tailored boarding experience is essential for senior dogs to help ensure their continued health AND IF this experience is provided THEN they will receive the needed care, comfort, and stimulation to thrive BUT tailored experiences aren't happening BECAUSE some companies lack the means to provide for the special needs of senior dogs THEREFORE our company meets these needs BY providing a specialized care program with private rooms with bedding, activities, and around-the-clock care to ensure that even senior dogs are happy and healthy throughout their stays. Learn more about the ABT Framework Course at abtnarrative.com SOCIALS Matthew David https://x.com/mattmdavid https://substack.com/@mattmdavid https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmdavid/ Liz Strauss https://bsky.app/profile/lizsyd.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-strauss-97961297/ https://substack.com/@lizstrauss Dr. Anahita Viera https://www.linkedin.com/in/anahita-vieira/ https://substack.com/@anahitavieira https://www.instagram.com/anahitawrites/

    52 min

  2. Feb 4

    ABT Time Episode 63 - Perception vs Reality: Prepping for our discussion with science journalist David H Freedman

    Matthew David and Randy Olson have a preliminary discussion of David H Freedman's 2010 Atlantic article, "Lies, Damned Lies, and Medical Science."  We work on our 3 questions each that we'll be asking David to start the discussion.  Please join us on Wednesday, Feb 11th, 10:00 am PST, RSVP here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adventures-in-medical-misinformation-two-cases-of-misperception-tickets-1980404588435?aff=oddtdtcreator   Randy Olson https://x.com/ABTagenda Randy's Blog: https://abtagenda.substack.com/ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://abtnarrative.com/

    28 min

  3. 04/14/2025

    ABT Teammate Park Howell discusses his new A.I. StoryCycle Genie

    Park Howell, the host of the podcast, "The Business of Story," joins Randy, Matthew, and Charles Delahunt of GH Labs to present his new A.I.-driven StoryCycle Genie.  It's a powerful resource that will analyze your website and tell you how the public perceives your brand.  It's still in beta testing, but he applies it to our website abtnarrative.com and gives us the rundown on how we're coming off. Park Howell https://x.com/ParkHowell https://businessofstory.com Randy Olson https://x.com/ABTagenda Randy's Blog: https://abtagenda.substack.com/ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://abtnarrative.com/

    51 min

  4. 01/15/2025

    AN ABT KINDRED SPIRIT: "Concising" with Laura Shields and her Red Thread Project from Brussels

    We got lots of nice people who send us nice emails about how they have been using the ABT Framework in communication. Laura Shields from Brussels, with her Red Thread project is a great example. In her case, she sent such a cool email we begged her to join us on the podcast for a little chat which led into strange and elusive concepts like "concising." Randy Olson https://x.com/ABTagenda Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/ Laura Shields https://www.redthreadeu.com/blog/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurashieldsmediatrainer/

    55 min

  5. 12/24/2024

    Our Top 5 ABT Events of 2024

    You would think after 15 years of developing the ABT and 10 years of conducting Narrative Training with the last 5 years filled with the intensive ABT course we would be worn down, BUT to the contrary, it's more fun and interesting than ever, THEREFORE join Randy Olson and Matthew David in reviewing a great year of ABT activities culminating with the Top 5 ABT Events of 2024.   HAPPY HOLIDAYS Everyone! Randy Olson https://x.com/ABTagenda Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/

    1 hr

  6. 05/22/2024

    The Panel Discussion

    PART 3 OF THE 3 PART SERIES:  Randy Olson, PhD, author of 11 books on communication hosts the discussion of the two case studies joined by Australians Rod Lamberts, PhD, Deputy Director of the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS), Jayde Lovell, Director of ReAgency Science Marketing and Discovery Channel Host, plus Park Howell, host of the podcast, "The Business of Story." Randy Olson https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/ Park Howell https://twitter.com/ParkHowell https://businessofstory.com Rod Lamberts https://twitter.com/rodl http://wholesomeshow.com/ Jayde Lovell https://x.com/JaydeLovell https://www.youtube.com/ScIQ

    55 min
  7. The Australia Story

    05/22/2024

    The Australia Story

    PART 2 OF THE 3 PART SERIES:  In 2023 the country of Australia voted on THE INDIGENOUS VOICE REFERENDUM, a ballot initiative asking to approve an alteration to the Australian Constitution that would recognise Indigenous Australians in the document through prescribing a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.  Proponents of the initiative spent $67 million (AUS), more than double their opponents.  It lost in all 5 states and one of the two territories.  In this episode we talk with long time activist for aboriginal rights Molly Toyne who was present for the campaign and vote. Randy Olson https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/

    40 min
  8. The North Dakota Story

    05/22/2024

    The North Dakota Story

    PART 1 OF THE 3 PART SERIES: In 2014 the state of North Dakota voted on MEASURE 5, a ballot initiative asking to channel 5% of the state's oil and gas revenues into wildlife conservation activities. Proponents of the initiative spent $4 million which was more than double their opponents. It lost, 20:80. In this episode we talk with North Dakota aquatic ecologist Rick Nelson, PhD, who was present for the campaign and vote. Randy Olson https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​  Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/

    41 min
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All things ABT, start to finish. Host Dr. Randy Olson a decade ago formulated the ABT Narrative Template built around the three words And, But, Therefore. It is now the centerpiece of his books, "Houston, We Have A Narrative," "Narrative is Everything," and "The Narrative Gym." In this weekly hour long post he will discuss observations, applications and implications of this powerful tool that is at the core of his narrative training program and effective communication of all forms.

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  • Creator
    Randy Olson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2021
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