Andrew Gordon is a 20 year Pixar veteran. There he worked on the most successful string of animated features in movie history. He also has done speaking engagements and taught around the globe, spreading the great techniques he learned in the entertainment industry. He is currently exploring the metaverse and continues to produce, direct and be involved with disruptive and innovative entertainment.

This workshop is a smaller taste of some of the skill sets that anyone can use when constructing a story. There are basic methods that have been around for 5,000 or more years which make for compelling stories. Legal teams often have to tell compelling stories using facts and wrapping those facts in a compelling and emotional story. We will discuss topics such as:

• Hook, Build, Payoff

• Story structure basics

• Controlling the Idea

• Feedback and Iteration on your story.

• The emotional core

This talk has been done as a workshop for companies such as Deloitte, Cisco, Pinterest, Sales Force and many more to rave reviews. It was among the highest rated talks and Dreamforce.

The Work-Life Balance Committee is chaired by Andreea Serban. This committee is focusing on the importance of well-being and finding your balance in life, mindful behavior, self-leadership, reducing stress, emotional intelligence, as well as relationship with yourself and others. Find out more at bhba.org/sections-committees/work-life-balance/.