STORYPATHING

STORYPATHING

WHAT’S THE STORY?
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WHAT I DO

WHAT I DO

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What’s Your Odyssey?

Your story’s an epic!

Discover how, with StoryPathing™

What StoryPathing Is

StoryPathing is a sustained reflective exercise that involves identifying formative experiences in your life and organizing them into thematic categories. Through a careful selection process, you pinpoint the most impactful experiences. By examining common threads among these moments, you gain insights into your core values and strengths. This analysis helps you understand how these experiences have influenced your current situation and allows you to envision possible future paths. It’s a tool for self-discovery, guiding personal growth, and making informed choices.

What StoryPathing Does

StoryPathing can help individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of their life experiences and how those experiences have shaped their personal growth and direction.  Whether you’re at a crossroads, exploring new opportunities, or simply looking to reflect on your journey, StoryPathing can inform decisions and objectives, and enlist allies and mentors along the way by teaching you to communicate a narrative about yourself that is clear, self-aware, and authentic.  In the process, you relate more effectively to your audience, and your audience relates more effectively to you.

StoryPathing’s Usefulness

Engaging in StoryPathing offers a method of discerning who you really are, a lens by which to examine the course of your life, and the means for you to construct an effective self-presentation. By analyzing significant life experiences, you uncover a constellation of meaning that you probably weren’t aware existed. Once you realize these patterns, you are empowered you with an undeniable confidence, apparent to you and obvious to others, to present your genuine self.  In other words, StoryPathing is a way to understand your past, enrich your present, and shape an intentional future.

John W. Burke

John W. Burke is an accomplished Classics scholar and teacher with a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Wisconsin—Madison and a B.A. (honors) from the University of Cincinnati.  His teaching career includes positions in Italy and various U.S. schools at the postsecondary and secondary levels, where he taught Latin, Greek, English as a Second Language, and Religious Studies. He also coached swimming, soccer, and water polo, and received distinguished honors for superb teaching. Apart from his professional achievements, he volunteers at a local church, working at a food bank, as a member of an outreach team, and an usher.  He currently works with his wife and son at a small family business, founded by his father- and brother-in-law.

What I Do

  • Keynote Speeches – StoryPathing as an Instrument to Enhance Discernment, Purpose, and Commitment in a Corporate, Educational, or Athletic Context

  • Small Groups/Book Clubs/Classes – The Use of Collaborative Spaces to Promote Growth through Shared Interests and Sustained Meaningful Interactions

  • One-On-One Mentorship – Valuable insights acquired from directed reading and exercises, reflection and discussion, advice, and encouragement

Keystones

  • . . . to empower individuals to discover and cultivate their unique style through the creation of their PeakStory.
  • . . . to provide guidance and support in identifying career and talent development objectives, leveraging lived experiences to inform decision-making, and comprehending the genesis of strengths and motivations.
  • . . . to help individuals discern an area of study or work that aligns with their passion and purpose.

At the core of the mission is the commitment to help individuals effectively perform their PeakStory across varied audiences, from casual conversations to formal situations. The value of showcasing one’s worth and value is foundational, and I am dedicated to assisting individuals in answering the question “Tell me about yourself” with confidence and authenticity.

It is of supreme importance to prepare individuals to move from now to next, whether the context is educational or professional. Therefore, clients receive guidance in creating compelling college essays or personal statements that capture their essence. Additionally, individuals learn the skills and knowledge to excel in college or work interviews, ensuring they are well-prepared to make a lasting impression.

Beyond personal development, the method fosters a sense of collaboration and understanding. Networking, building a professional brand, and developing emotional intelligence create meaningful connections to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.

Through a comprehensive approach and commitment to continuous improvement, I aim to be the trusted partner in each individual’s journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and successful career advancement. My mission is to enable individuals to embrace their uniqueness, unlock their full potential, and create a meaningful impact in their lives and the lives of others.

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