Narrative Intelligence: Making Decisions at Turning Points

Event ID: PP1150042

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue: Room 412 (Hilton Austin Downtown)

Summary

In moments of uncertainty, leadership isn’t just strategy—it’s meaning-making. This Core Conversation explores Narrative Intelligence, the ability to recognize turning points in real time, assign meaning to uncertainty, and translate that clarity into decisive action. Narrative is often mistaken for “good communication,” but it functions more like infrastructure. The framework people use to interpret events, assess risk, and decide what to do next. Together, we’ll explore the pattern behind pivotal moments using a simple framework: The Call, The Threshold, and The Lesson. Through guided conversation, participants will examine why turning points create tension, why decisions often stall, and how people transform uncertainty into forward movement. Participants may reflect on a turning point from their own life or contribute insights from stories they’ve seen in others. Attendees will leave with a clearer lens for recognizing pivotal moments and structuring the decisions that shape careers, entrepreneurial ventures, and leadership journeys.

Format: Core Conversation
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Contributors

Reed Frerichs

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