Storytelling Frameworks & Narrative Techniques Flashcards
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Which storytelling framework uses three distinct phases — Situation, Complication, and Resolution — to structure a career narrative?
Answer: The SCR Framework
The SCR (Situation, Complication, Resolution) Framework is a classic narrative structure used to present career stories with clear context, conflict, and outcome.
In the STAR storytelling method used in career coaching, what does the 'R' stand for?
Answer: Result
In STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result), the 'R' stands for Result, which describes the measurable outcome or impact of the actions taken.
A career storyteller uses 'the hook' at the beginning of a client's narrative primarily to:
Answer: Capture the audience's attention immediately
A hook is an opening device designed to immediately engage the listener or reader and make them want to hear more of the story.
Which narrative arc, popularized by Joseph Campbell, is commonly adapted in career storytelling to show personal transformation?
Answer: The Hero's Journey
The Hero's Journey, described by Joseph Campbell, maps a protagonist's transformation through challenge and growth — a powerful template for career change narratives.
When coaching a client to tell their career story, a CCST practitioner emphasizes 'showing, not telling' primarily because:
Answer: Concrete details and examples create emotional resonance and credibility
Showing through specific examples and sensory details makes a story believable and emotionally engaging, whereas telling makes claims without evidence.
The 'narrative thread' in career storytelling refers to:
Answer: A consistent theme or throughline that connects all career experiences
A narrative thread is the unifying theme or throughline that gives a career story coherence and helps the audience understand the 'why' behind each transition.
In career storytelling, 'reframing' a career gap means:
Answer: Presenting the gap as a period of intentional growth or learning
Reframing a career gap involves repositioning it as a time of skill development, caregiving, health recovery, or exploration — turning a potential negative into a positive narrative element.