The Narrative North Star

A newsletter by Digital Dolphins. Where storytelling, AI and human insight meet. Stories and signals for the future we are shaping.

Welcome to The Narrative North Star — stories and signals for the future we are shaping. Each edition is a small invitation to pause, notice what is emerging, and turn insight into meaningful story. In this edition, I’m sharing a thought, a shift, or a tool to help you navigate storytelling, AI a...

by Bettina Pfaendner — May 20, 2026 ai story

Imagination as Civic Power — Storying a Better Future

Stories help us rehearse the future before it arrives. Welcome to The Narrative North Star — stories and signals for the future we are shaping. Each edition is a small invitation to pause, notice what is emerging, and turn insight into meaningful story. In this edition, I’m sharing a thought, a s...

by Bettina Pfaendner — May 14, 2026 storyforfuture

Stories from the conference "Women Deliver 2026"

Welcome to The Narrative North Star — stories and signals for the future we are shaping.  Each edition is a small invitation to pause, notice what is emerging, and turn insight into meaningful story. In this edition, I’m sharing a thought, a shift, or a tool to help you navigate storytelling, AI ...

May 05, 2026 stories wd2026 women

Women Deliver 2026 - Stories for Change

Hello lovely community, In just a few days, I’ll be at Women Deliver 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne) — a global gathering bringing together advocates, policymakers, researchers, funders, youth leaders, and movement builders to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and shape collective action for gen...

by Bettina Pfaendner — Apr 21, 2026 storiesforchange womendeliver

Vertical Storytelling: More Than Just Filming Upright

Welcome to The Narrative North Star — stories and signals for the future we are shaping.  Each edition is a small invitation to pause, notice what is emerging, and turn insight into meaningful story.  In this edition, I’m sharing a thought, a shift, or a tool to help you navigate storytelling, AI...

by Bettina Pfaendner — Apr 14, 2026 #verticalstorytelling

What Micro Drama Can Teach Changemakers

Welcome to The Narrative North Star — stories and signals for the future we are shaping.  Each edition is a small invitation to pause, notice what is emerging, and turn insight into meaningful story. In this edition, I’m sharing a thought, a shift, or a tool to help you navigate storytelling, AI ...

by Bettina Pfaendner — Apr 07, 2026 microdrama

Stories for Change

Welcome to the Narrative North Star — stories and signals for the future we are shaping.  Each edition is a small invitation to pause, notice what is emerging, and turn insight into meaningful story. In this edition, I’m sharing a thought, a shift, or a tool to help you navigate storytelling, AI ...

by Bettina Pfaendner — Mar 27, 2026 #change #storytelling #storytellingforchange

An Oscar Winning Moment

Welcome to The Narrative North Star — stories and signals for the future we are shaping.  Each edition is a small invitation to pause, notice what is emerging, and turn insight into meaningful story.  In this edition, I’m sharing a thought, a shift, or a tool to help you navigate storytelling, AI...

by Bettina Pfaendner — Mar 17, 2026 oscar

When Stories Are No Longer Only Human

Welcome to The Narrative North Star — stories and signals for the future we are shaping.Each edition is a small invitation to pause, notice what is emerging, and turn insight into meaningful story.In this edition, I’m sharing a thought, a shift, or a tool to help you navigate storytelling, AI an...

by Bettina Pfaendner — Mar 10, 2026 ai

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