• IMPACT STORYTELLER.

      NARRATIVE STRATEGIST.

      PERFORMANCE POET.

       

       

      ALINA SIEGFRIED

    • Hello, I'm Alina

      I help organisations and individuals to harness the power of storytelling and narrative for systems change and positive impact

    • With the right stories, we can re-author the world

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      Our world is facing many interconnected problems that threaten our livelihoods, global populations, and the ecological stability of the planet. Yet we have more capacity for human creativity and technology than ever before, and a unique post-COVID-19 opportunity to re-write the stories that underpin our lives.

       

      My mission is to help individuals, businesses, organisations, and governments to connect authentically through narrative, and find collective solutions that take systems approaches.

    • The world is built on stories. And because we are the ones who wrote them, we are the ones who can change them.

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    • How can I help?

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      Story consulting

      I can help with narrative strategy, story coaching, strategic communications, and injecting a healthy dose of creativity. If your organisation needs help redefining your narratives or bringing your stories to life, let's grab a coffee, either virtual or physical.

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      Freelance writing

      Whether it's producing an impact report, content development and copywriting, or celebrating your organisation's products, customers, or team, I can help craft stories that inspire and unify.

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      Ali Jacs poetry

      Under the alias Ali Jacs, I produce and perform spoken word poetry, to inspire, engage, and communicate complex messages. Performing for over a decade, I won the NZ National Poetry Slam in 2012, and can bring some creative energy to your next event.

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      Book

      I'm currently writing a book on storytelling, narrative, and systems change. As I'll be drawing heavily on real world examples, I'd love to hear your stories about how the power of narrative has connected people against the odds and brought about beautiful outcomes.

    • You’re never going to kill storytelling because it’s built into the human plan. We come with it.”

      -Margaret Atwood

    • Stories

      A selection of my musings

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      Limited Series: Our Regenerative Future

      Pure Advantage

      A 15-part series celebrating those on the leading edge of regenerative agriculture in New Zealand

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      Emerging Narratives of a Post-COVID World

      Medium

      An invitation to re-write our world and live into a new story of “the way things are”

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      "I can smell the uranium on your breath"

      Edmund Hillary Fellowship

      One of New Zealand's proudest moments, it was the quip that made headlines worldwide

    • "Where the firm grip of reality meets the twisting, calloused hands of fine storytelling, there you will find me." - Ali Jacs

    • Watch

      A selection of my poetry performances. Watch more on YouTube.

      TEDxChristchurch

      Creating Positive Change with Poetry

      Using the power of poetry, vulnerability, and personal narrative to inspire and bring about behaviour change.

      New Frontiers summit

      Big World Small Planet (The Remix)

       

      A poetic introduction to Johan Rockström's planetary boundaries framework, spanning 75,000 years of human development.

      Wellington city

      A Love Letter to Wellington

       

      A tribute to my home in Wellington, New Zealand - a city poet Lauris Edmonds called "the headquarters of the verb".

    • Sustainable Development Goals

      I use the UN's Sustainable Development Goals as a framework by which to define the impact of my work. Learn more about the SDGs here.

    • More about me

      My storytelling career has been built across diverse industries, locations, and experiences.

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