Finding Stories, Finding People: Gord Deyell’s Journey with GAB

Some instructors arrive at Guided Autobiography through academia, others through writing workshops or coaching. Gord Deyell found his way through film sets, music stages, and senior living communities—following a lifelong fascination with story in all its forms. From working

alongside legends like Henry Fonda and Orson Welles to helping older adults navigate major life transitions, Gord’s path has always centered on honoring lived experience. In this interview, he shares how creativity, compassion, and a bit of entrepreneurial courage shaped his distinctive

approach to bringing GAB into care communities.