Curious Spirit Pictures

10/10/2025

Mental Health is such a key issue that we should all, not just be talking about it today, but understanding it more, recognising it sooner, and actively supporting others with compassion.
I have grown up around, experienced and experienced the devastating impact of mental health issues. I call this 'Therefore"

09/10/2025

The radiating warmth of a cosy cafe. The luxurious, comforting smell of coffee as you relax and lose yourself among the pages of a story. The air outside carries a chill as the golden leaves silently fall, but for you inside, this is a cherished moment of peace.

It was a privilege to work with Kitsune's Curiosities to create this short bundle reveal for their Seasonal 2025 mystery gift box that captures the feel and atmosphere of Autumn.

06/10/2025

I wear my brand with pride. It represents me, my approach and my values.
I'm a storytelling, video production and education specialist that can open doors between businesses and their clients. I produce quality content that delivers meaningful impact for business and personal brands allowing them to stand out. I collaborate to design and create bespoke videos that go beyond trends and gimmicks and connects with your audience by capturing your unique story and purpose. I don't paint-by-numbers, but I'm curious and creative and I care about each and every film I make.

03/10/2025

Great storytelling is an iceberg, with the techniques, structures and approaches used hiding unnoticed beneath the surface

24/09/2025

Today would have been Jim Henson’s 89th birthday. Ever since I can remember, his stories and projects have been a source of entertainment and inspiration and I have carried these through to my storytelling approach today.

The puppets may no longer dominate my style, (even Jim didn’t always use puppets) but his approach to creativity, innovation and creating connecting to audiences through storytelling is something that I will always and continue to aspire to and has become core to my creativity. Never Stop Creating. Thank you Jim!

22/09/2025

Sunrise at Hadleigh Castle this morning.

08/09/2025

Design lesson that not only engage your learners, but embed and promote a wide range of personal skills including critical thinking, problem solving and resilience.

Checkout my free video series on the basics to designing your teaching lessons that take your learners on a narrative journey. Appropriate and adaptive for all learners and all subjects.

This week we have reached Act 4 of the storytelling teacher approach, so please join

Stories, whether on screen or in the classroom, thrive on tension and challenge. Act 4 of The Storytelling Teacher approach is all about raising the stakes, pushing our characters (and our learners!) to go above and beyond.

03/09/2025

It's that time of year again when the nights get longer and the Chilling Tales of Chelmsford return for more gruesome, spooky and bizarre stories.

Our local “Master of the Macabre” will lead you on a walking tour of the city, describing true stories from the dark side of local history.

01/09/2025

Got a saggy middle?

This week on my Linked In newsletter, I outline Act 3 of the storytelling teacher approach and I reveal how you can re-energise your lessons to keep learners engaged, developing resilience, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Check it out by following the link bellow 👇
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/education-through-storytelling-act-3-mastering-mid-point-dan-baker-a9wme

28/08/2025

With a new school term about to start, find out how you can design and plan engaging lessons that use a storytelling approach.

Deliver sessions for any year group and for any subject that not only improves learners recall, but can also develops independent, social, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Join my LinkedIn newsletter ‘Education through Storytelling’ for early access to the next video.

https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/education-through-storytelling-7358410693831786496

03/07/2025

Can stories make a difference to your teaching, delivery and engaging learners?

Today, I shared my story-focused approach in my 1st workshop with an amazing group of teachers at Chelmsford College.

Thank you to all those that attended, got involved, asked questions and gave some great feedback!

If you think The Storytelling Teacher approach could help you and your team or want to find out more, visit www.curiousspirit.co.uk/education and get in touch.

22/06/2025

Starting radiotherapy can be daunting, but understanding the process can make a real difference. That's why I'm incredibly proud of a project I led with the fantastic Radiotherapy team at Southend Hospital.

Drawing on my background in education, I collaborated with the team to create an informative video. We focused on making complex information easy to understand and visually engaging, ensuring the video is fully accessible and gently guides patients through the radiotherapy process. Our goal was to demystify treatment and ease anxieties.

This video is now a vital resource on the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust website, helping countless patients and their families as they begin their cancer treatment.

I believe in the power of meaningful narratives to open minds and build genuine connections. If you have a story to tell or complex information you need to share effectively, I'd love to hear from you. Let's connect and explore how we can bring your message to life. Find out more or request a discovery meeting through my website!



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