NARRATIVE STRATEGY
IMPACT STORYTELLING
SYSTEMS CHANGE
SPOKEN WORD
ALINA SIEGFRIED
Hello, I'm Alina
I help organisations and individuals to harness the power of storytelling and narrative for positive impact and systems change
With the right stories, we can re-author the world
Our world is facing many interconnected problems that threaten our livelihoods, global populations, and the ecological stability of the planet. Yet we have more tools and capacity to harness human creativity 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 grounded in systems thinking.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
Pure Advantage
A 15-part series celebrating those on the leading edge of regenerative agriculture in New Zealand
Medium
An invitation to re-write our world and live into a new story of “the way things are”
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.
New Frontiers summit
A Cure for Them
A call to stop 'othering' people and to focus on common unity, to combat increasing polarisation across the world.
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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