Behind the Creative: Storytelling with Jacoby Cochran

In this episode, Senior Creative Directors Val and Doug explore how to craft and tell a good story from master Chicago storyteller, Jacoby Cochran. 

 They discuss:

• Engagement: How effective storytelling connects emotionally with audiences.
• Preparation: Practice techniques and physical delivery to improve storytelling performance.
• Authenticity: How emotions and personal experiences make stories relatable and impactful.

A writer, educator, and storyteller, Jacoby Cochran is the award winning host of City Cast Chicago, Chicago's favorite daily news podcast! The podcast was named Best of 2021, 2022, 2023 by the Chicago Reader and Chicago Magazine calls it “the essential Chicago podcast.” You can also catch Jacoby on Chicago's stages, TVs, and radios. As a performer, keynote speaker, and workshop leader, Jacoby has partnered with corporate clients (Google, Spotify, AT&T, Chicago Bulls, Best Buy, Samsung, Kohl's); academic institutions (DePaul University, City Colleges, Syracuse University); and non profits (The Moth, Boys & Girls Club, American Writers Museum). Find him at @cobycochran and jacobycochran.com