Episode 29: Jason Thompson | Own Your Story
49:00 mins
Jason Thompson is a writer, story artist, animation director, animator, and designer on productions for Disney Jr., Disney Interactive, Warner Brothers, CBC, Teletoon, National Geographic Kids, and the Cartoon Network. In addition, as an artist and animator for Electronic Arts in England, he created some of the first Harry Potter game series designs before the movies had been released.
Also an educator, Jason was a Professor of Story, Animation, and Gaming at Sheridan College for 12 years and was the founder of Sheridan’s Transmedia Storytelling Centre that bridged faculty and students from departments as diverse as dance and video gaming to create extraordinary narratives.
Several years ago, Jason and his family moved from Toronto to the Banff area in the Rocky Mountains. Following that move, he pivoted his career and created the STORYIST, a story consulting company that helps people and businesses find and tell their best stories.
Jason is passionate in his belief that stories can change the world, and after listening to our conversation with him, you will believe that too. Everyone has a story, and people love listening to stories. When we use a story to make a point, sell a concept, or introduce ourselves, we better engage with our audience and have the opportunity to create an authentic connection with the people in front of us. Storytelling is a powerful tool that can help organizations and individuals manage change, spark innovation, and connect in leadership, sales, and strategy.
As you can imagine, this episode is full of great stories as well insight into following your passion, managing change, and the ups and downs of parenthood. We hope you enjoy our conversation with the engaging and creative Jason Thompson.
You can learn more about Jason at jasonthompson.ca and check out his stories of parenthood at the art of dad online or on Instagram at artof dad.
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