An Interviewer’s Guidebook: Turning Conversations into Captivating Stories

Master the art of interviewing with Kim Chandler McDonald’s An Interviewer’s Guidebook: Turning Conversations into Captivating Stories. Whether you’re a founder, journalist, podcaster, HR professional, or simply eager to improve your communication skills, this book offers the tools to transform ordinary conversations into engaging and memorable stories.

What’s Inside:

  • Comprehensive Guidance: From preparing and conducting interviews to navigating technical challenges and the post-interview process, this book covers every step of the journey.
  • Real-World Case Studies: Dive into lessons learned from interviews with influential figures such as Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama, and Lady Gaga. Explore key takeaways from the interviewing styles of renowned experts like Oprah Winfrey, Jon Stewart, David Letterman, Belinda Luscombe, David Remnick, Sean Evans, Leigh Sales, and Fareed Zakaria. Discover what makes their interviews compelling, and learn how to apply these techniques to your own conversations.
  • Bonus Offer: Gain access to a set of ten exclusive downloadable templates designed to help you implement the concepts covered in the book and apply them directly to your own projects.

About the Author


Storytelling has always been at the heart of my work. From writing my first Letter to the Editor at age 6 to conducting in-depth interviews with hundreds of the world’s most intriguing minds, I’ve been using words to drive change, spark ideas, and connect people.


As the author of Innovation: How Innovators Think, Act and Change Our World and Flat World Navigation: Collaboration and Networking in the Global Digital Economy, I’ve explored how visionaries shape industries. My latest book, An Interviewer’s Guidebook: Turning Conversations Into Captivating Stories, distills my years of interviewing into actionable insights for turning everyday conversations into extraordinary stories. Whether it’s Madeleine Albright, Terry Gilliam, or Brian Greene, my interviews have been opportunities to uncover deep truths, foster connection, and bring compelling stories to life.


Beyond writing, I am the Co-Founder and CEO of 3 Steps Data and FlatWorld Integration, where I apply the same principles of clarity and innovation to technology. Through my work as Director of APAC Operations and Policy Development at CyAN, I continue to advocate for safer, more equitable digital spaces, leading initiatives like Combatting Technology-Facilitated Abuse and Violence. I’m passionate about blending storytelling and advocacy to make the digital world not only secure but deeply human.


Whether I’m writing, interviewing, or innovating, storytelling remains my foundation. It’s how I engage with the world, how I create change, and how I empower others to connect, reflect, and act.

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“Storytelling with empathy and compassion is a gift not easy to master. As an introverted researcher who hates small talk, this book give me an others, the necessary tools to engage with any audience through interviewing, to bring important stores to life.” Dr. Jenine Beekhuyzen OAM Continue reading →

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