ABT Time

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.

ABT Time is a education podcast hosted by Randy Olson, with 63 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Randy Olson hosts ABT Time, a education show with 63 episodes published.

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  Episode #65

  15 Years of ABT Narrative Training: A conversation between Randy Olson and Matthew David - ABT Time Ep 65

  Aug 12, 202648 minS1

  I formulated the ABT Narrative Template in 2011. Since then we've worked with over 100 organizations and several thousand scientists, physicians, NGO folks and others in developing our model of NARATIVE TRAINING. The journey has taken us from the world of pure research science to public health to the training of physicians. This is our 15 year update of what we've learned, who have been the best groups, what has been the biggest heartbreaks, and our exciting new expansion now into the world of medical schools (starting with Emory University and Washington University). We are now training tomorrow's physicians — all of whom need to have deep narrative intuition — not just for communication, but also to work productively with the expanding world of A.I. Learn more about the ABT Framework Course at https://abtnarrative.com/ SOCIALS Randy Olson https://x.com/ABTagenda Randy's Blog: https://abtagenda.substack.com/ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://abtnarrative.com/ Matthew David https://x.com/mattmdavid https://substack.com/@mattmdavid https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmdavid

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  Episode #64

  Behind the Curtain with Our ABT Coaches - ABT Time Podcast Episode 64

  Jun 15, 202652 minS1

  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/

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  Episode #63

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

  Feb 4, 202628 minS1

  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/

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  Episode #62

  ABT Time Episode 62 - ABT Teammate Park Howell discusses his new A.I. StoryCycle Genie

  Apr 14, 202551 minS1

  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/

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  Episode #60

  ABT Time Episode 60 - AN ABT KINDRED SPIRIT: "Concising" with Laura Shields and her Red Thread Project from Brussels

  Jan 15, 202555 minS1

  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/

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