Leadership Story Lab

Leadership Story Lab Transforming leadership through storytelling and creating a culture of curiosity. Leadership coaching, training, consulting & speaking.

Founded by Esther Choy, author of Winning Without Persuading and Let the Story Do the Work. The Leadership Story Lab is a mission driven company focusing on combining the art of storytelling and science of persuasion. We help our clients find more personal, meaningful and memorable ways to connect with their audiences. The enterprise was founded by Esther Choy in 2010 and has worked with mutli-nat

ional companies such as BP, Northern Trust, Brookfield Investment Management, prestigious non-profits such as Girl Scouts and Women’s Health Foundation, and top-tier universities such as Kellogg School of Management and University of Chicago. Our clients are quantitative and analytical experts who need to frequently communicate with their non-technical audiences. In addition to institutional clients, we also serve individuals who are seeking admissions to top tier business schools and switching careers. Regardless of size, all our clients operate in extremely competitive environments where credentials and qualification alone do not place them ahead. They need a compelling, memorable and persuasive communication tool to connect with their audiences. And they find storytelling to be the answer.

We're so excited to see that Winning Without Persuading is still the  #1 new release in Business Sales on Amazon!Have yo...
05/19/2026

We're so excited to see that Winning Without Persuading is still the #1 new release in Business Sales on Amazon!

Have you ordered your copy yet?

We're so excited to see that Esther Choy's new book, Winning Without Persuading, is the  #1 New Release in categories li...
05/12/2026

We're so excited to see that Esther Choy's new book, Winning Without Persuading, is the #1 New Release in categories like business writing, sales and selling, and more!

If you haven't picked up your copy, click the link below to order yours!

https://www.leadershipstorylab.com/winning-without-persuading/

Last chance to submit your proof of purchase for Winning Without Persuading and join Esther Choy for two exclusive leade...
05/08/2026

Last chance to submit your proof of purchase for Winning Without Persuading and join Esther Choy for two exclusive leadership communication trainings!

Session 1: Asking Crazy Good Questions That Get to What Actually Matters
Session 2: Speaking Up- 3 Levels to Use Your Voice When It Matters Most

You’ll explore:
⭐️ How to ask questions that unlock meaningful insight
⭐️ How leaders can create conditions where people truly speak up
⭐️ How story discovery uncovers the hidden information that drives better decisions, stronger trust, and lasting change

These two interactive sessions will allow you to practice curiosity and story discovery in real time and gain and refine new communication skills. Learn more by clicking the link below:

https://www.leadershipstorylab.com/winning-without-persuading-book-promotion/

with Esther Choy, author of Winning Without Persuading Join Esther to experience the joy of curiosity and story discovery! The first 500 readers who purchase Winning Without Persuading: A New Framework for Leading with Curiosity and Story Discovery are invited to join Esther Choy for an exclusive li...

Persuasion is often treated as the ultimate leadership skill.But what if the leaders who create the greatest impact are ...
05/08/2026

Persuasion is often treated as the ultimate leadership skill.

But what if the leaders who create the greatest impact are the ones who know how to uncover the stories others haven’t yet shared?

If you’ve read Winning Without Persuading, we would love to hear your thoughts in a review. Your perspective not only helps future readers but also expands the conversation around curiosity-driven leadership: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400252776/?bestFormat=true&k=winning%20without%20persuading&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k0_1_20_de&crid=2644W56FQKLJ2&sprefix=winning%20without%20pers

We're so grateful that you're a part of it!

Winning Without Persuading: A New Framework for Leading with Curiosity and Story Discovery

Want a deeper dive into Esther Choy’s story and Winning Without Persuading? Check out her interview with NBC Chicago!htt...
05/06/2026

Want a deeper dive into Esther Choy’s story and Winning Without Persuading? Check out her interview with NBC Chicago!

https://www.nbcchicago.com/video/news/local/asian-american-author-challenges-people-to-observe/3932240/

A trailblazing Asian American author says her deep connection to Chicago culture, history and entrepreneurship helps her share leadership skills no one teaches - yet determine the quality of every decision she makes. Natalie Martinez reports on her challenge for others.

Today is the last day to join two virtual leadership communication trainings!Curiosity is an underrated and overlooked l...
05/04/2026

Today is the last day to join two virtual leadership communication trainings!

Curiosity is an underrated and overlooked leadership skill that allows you to excavate the hidden stories, insights, and perspectives within your organization. Those are the very elements that drive better decisions, stronger trust, and lasting change. Winning Without Persuading introduces a framework for leading with curiosity that will allow you to find these stories that change everything.

The first 500 readers are invited to join Esther Choy an exclusive live training! Two interactive sessions where you'll will practice:

• asking high-impact questions
• unlocking hidden insights
• creating conditions where people speak up

Submit proof of purchase by tomorrow, May 5, 2026 to join:

https://www.leadershipstorylab.com/winning-without-persuading-book-promotion/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=WWPpromo

Have you submitted your proof of purchase yet?

04/28/2026

Here's what early readers of Esther Choy's new book, Winning Without Persuading, have to say. Visit our link in bio to order your copy!

04/24/2026

with us for some from ! We're so excited to be seeing the first printed copies of Esther's new book. Have you preordered your copy yet?! If you have- there's a special gift of exclusive leadership trainints just for you. Click our link in bio to learn more!

04/23/2026

There is a leadership skill no one taught you—yet it determines the quality of every decision you make.
In a world where everyone is talking, the leaders who stand out are the ones who know how to see, hear, and uncover what others miss.

02/11/2026

📣 Save the Date!

Our next Sawyer Foundation Quarterly Webinar will be held Thursday, March 19th from 2 to 3:30 PM EST and it’s free for our nonprofit partners!

We’re excited to host Leadership Story Lab, experts in executive storytelling who coach leaders to communicate with clarity, authenticity, and impact.

🎁 Bonus: All attendees will receive a copy of Esther's new book releasing this spring.

More details and registration coming soon!

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