Writer & systems consultant.
Hey, I’m Derek and I specialize in
brand narrative, strategy, and
storytelling operations.
Cover photo by Derek MacDonald
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I got to share my story on national TV! Keep an eye on your local GBH station to catch my appearance on Stories From The Stage.
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An Overview Of Everything I Publish
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Praise For The Unobstructed Podcast
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-> Blog.
- The Difference Between ‘Process’ And ‘Product’
Discerning what to share and where to share it.
-> Daily column.
- I've tried a lot of morning routine variations, and my biggest hurdle has always been […]
- How people respond tells you a lot about what they've been through.
- Believe it or not, we're half-way there.
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-> Newsletter.
- How people respond tells you a lot about what they’ve been through.
- The price of existing is going up.
- Nostalgia was never the point.
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-> Podcast.
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Me & my work.
As both a writer and systems consultant, I help people become more curious, clear, and capable.
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