integrate presence, content and structure

We offer personal storytelling workshops, and presentation and performance coaching to:

assist you in bringing the fullness of your inner essence into your creative and professional self-expression,

provide a safe environment where you can experience the healing power of telling your stories and really being heard, and

guide you to expand your natural, powerful public presence.

Storytelling is the most natural form of verbal expression. We do it almost every time we interact with another person. Telling our own stories allows us to share who we are and what we dream; give expression to parts of ourselves that have been silenced; share our unique message with the world; express our creativity; transmit meaning and values; create and strengthen community; and entertain one another and play together.

Creating powerful and memorable presentations begins with accessing our deepest knowledge, wisdom and passion; incorporating appropriate stories to strengthen rapport by revealing ourselves as open and authentic human beings; capturing the hearts, minds and imaginations of our listeners; and structuring the content in an organic and natural flow.

Discover your essential and passionate voice

Invite your creative spirit out to play in a safe, supportive environment

Explore the wide range of your stories

Craft a signature story for a presentation, performance or just for fun

Develop your solo show, performance or presentation

Experience the healing power of telling your stories

Become energized rather than drained by presentation opportunities

Upcoming workshops

Facilitated with:

David Roche
David has told his stories across the U.S., Canada and around the world, including at the Clinton White House, the Sydney Olympics Arts Festival and the Moscow Film Festival. He has coached and directed for many years, and is a master at the art of finding and enhancing the universal appeal in a personal story.

and

Terri Tate
Terri is a nationally recognized speaker and inspirational humorist. Audiences describe her performances as "hilarious, original and highly entertaining." Trained as a therapist, she is skilled at creating an environment in which the best in people emerges.

Articles:

The Art of Transformational Storytelling
The Seven Stages of Developing a Story Out Loud

Recent clients
Recent projects and presentations

I count on Jo Anne's coaching to help move my work forward. She sees into the heart of a story, and knows how to bring out the best in me.

— David Roche, Humorist, Keynote Speaker, Creator of The Church of 80% Sincerity