In this fun-filled class, you will learn solid new skills to:
Inspire, teach and motivate through stories
Build your skills as a public speaker
Gain confidence in social settings
Enliven your imagination and creativity
Commit a story to memory
Hold the attention of your listeners
Tell a story with ease
Develop your abilities as a leader
This popular, internationally-presented course, is designed for educators, speakers, trainers, writers, consultants, counselors, therapists, parents, clergy, artists, attorneys, and leaders of all types, who appreciate mastery in communication, the beauty of the spoken word, and the power of the imagination.
“Intense, insightful, introspective. I gained the confidence to take more risks in front of people, to allow myself to dig deeper. I really enjoyed the interactive nature of Lindgail's teaching, how each step built upon the prior step, culminating in a wonderful experience on Saturday night. It was real proof of what we accomplished.” ~ Ed Goodman, Attorney, Portland, OR
Storytelling For Educators: Research has shown we learn by direct experience, indirect experience, and stories. Engage your students in new and exciting ways by adding teaching stories to your lesson plans.
"Storytellers are leaders, whether it be religious, political, corporate, or community." ~ Luke Thompson, University Professor
"The ancient art of storytelling... awakens and nourishes the timeless and archetypical experiences, symbols, and forces within us all." ~ "Storytelling and The Art of the Imagination" by Nancy Mellon
"To be a person is to have a story to tell." ~ Isak Dennison
"Humans are not ideally set up to understand logic. They are ideally set up to understand stories." ~ Roger C. Schank, Cognitive Scientist, author of "Tell Me A Story: Narrative as Intelligence"
"A storyteller is one who creates an atmosphere where wisdom can reveal herself." ~ The Inuit People
"Stories set the inner life into motion, and this is particularly important where the inner life is frightened, wedged, or cornered. Story greases the hoists and pulleys, it causes adrenaline to surge, shows us the way out, down, or up, and for our trouble, cuts for us fine wide doors in previously blank walls, openings that lead to the dreamland, that lead to love and learning, that lead us back to our own real lives..." ~ Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D.
From Participants in Lindagail's Storytelling:
"Lindagail's method was a smooth progression of skills, finely layered and designed to ensure our success. I recommend this course!" ~ Jason Frederickson, CEO, San Francisco, CA
"This workshop is not only informational and practical, it is magical! I loved the structure and flow of useful new information and it was such fun!" ~ Suzi Smith, NLP Trainer, Boise, Idaho
"On a scale of 1-10, this was a 55! Wonderful skills with which to build a future of improved communication." ~ Keith Ironside, MD, Portland, OR
"This was experiential learning at its best. I lost my fear of preparing and telling stories. The way Lindagail designed the five days packs in useful, inspiring, and FUN activities and experiences." ~ Gayle Landt, Non-Profit Executive Director, Eugene, OR
"The best of all was the improvement, depth, and true nature of each participant and the, patience, encouragement and spiritual presence of the instructor." ~ Curt Faulkner, Sr. VP Morgan Stanley Financial, Bend, OR
“I gained a new outlook on ways to present to a group and skills to hold a person's attention to teach them something important. Thank you for the great coaching. This was a life-changing experience.” ~ Nikki Rausch, Regional Sales Manager, Hitachi, Redmond, WA
“This was one of the best workshops I’ve ever attended, some of the best teaching I’ve ever observed. Loved the personal coaching.”
~ Laura Rains, LCSW, Eugene OR
“Magical, priceless, good skill development for all areas of life. I experienced the fun of being in front of others.” ~ Sheila Tiberi, Medical Researcher, Ashland, OR
“Beyond Storytelling, I learned skills I can use in facilitating, presenting, and creating structures. I was engaged, enthralled, and inspired.” ~ Sherrie Frank, V.P. Wings, Eugene, OR
“Beyond words...new skills, insight, and appreciation of the group. Lindagail brings out the potential of all participants.” ~ Carol Koessel, Mom and Business Owner
“If you want to know how to mesmerize and entertain any group of people, this course is for you.” ~ Sarah Minifie, Stage Performer, Portland, OR
“Fun, productive, sequenced, well-planned, well-delivered. Lindagail, you are incredible and joy to be around. ” ~ Kathy-Jean Tawater, Boulder, CO
“I gained clear tools to make my own language more powerful both in conversation and in presenting.Lindagail you are an amazing teacher and the way you encourage me is a great model. Through your teaching, I am learning to encourage myself, my kids, and my husband so much more. This is such a gift for my family." — Emily Cox, Mom and Teacher, Portland, OR
"Lindagail, you are a great teacher. I gained awareness of my voice, choice of words, gestures, and body. I took risks and stretched out of my comfort zone. I feel great satisfaction from the joy of being in the presence of others searching for growth, great teaching and personal development.” — Stacy Doré, Evergreen College, Olympia, WA
"This was a feast of delights will stay with me, improving the way I teach, communicate, inspire others and myself. Such clear structure and room for magic. I gained confidence and skill with a sense of ease to remember and tell stories, a doorway into the realm of mystery, spirit, ancestry, healing and humor. Lindagail has a great ability to both set a very high standard and gracefully coach us toward it in a safe and totally comfortable atmosphere. Both safety and excellence!" ~ Bev Martin, Therapist, Trainer, Intuitive, Hillsboro, OR
"Lindagail, you are a teacher of extraordinary skill and a deep, open heart." ~ Kit Furey, Consultant, Boise, Idaho
“Lindagail, your wisdom and skill challenges and draws forth from your students their very best. I gained new wings and insights, more faith in my future, more confidence and passion for the work ahead. Thank you.” ~ Kathy Kiefer, Writer and Award-Winning Filmmaker, Soap Lake, WA
“Thank you for the incredible encouragement. I feel more willing to pursue some personal and professional goals that I've been considering for some time. You gave us a very safe, rich, joyful and warm environment where we could bring out the storyteller within us. I began to lose my own self-judgment and let my voice come back.” ~ Sherry Manning, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR
“Find a way to get to this event. Take baby-steps or rush headlong into it, just GO! You will come away new.” ~ Jeanine Whitney, Boeing, Portland, OR
“Lindagail, you teach, by example, how to be with others. Never before, in so short a time, have I learned more about my self and other people. Stories transcend both time and space. Tell a story, receive a story, and be connected deeply to our rich human heritage.” ~ Anthony Lehrer, All State Insurance, Medford, OR
"I gained such awareness and skills to recall and tell a story. This was a skillfully crafted event." ~ Nancy Morgan, Clinical Psychologist, Ashland, OR
"Lindagail, you are a great storyteller and an excellent teacher. You believe in the possibilities and success in each of your students. I experienced such victory, success and growth!" ~ Flavia Kenevan, Office Manager, Tacoma, WA
"I became a more confident public speaker. This was a fun and safe place to grow as a public presence. What I learned I can apply in architecture school." ~ Chad Kellogg, Columbia University Graduate Student, New York
"I loved everything and especially I loved you, Lindagail! Your positive, supportive, enthusiastic, fun, beautiful being. Not to mention your vast knowledge and experience. I recommend, highly recommend this workshop." ~ Victoria Robbins, Writer, Ashland, OR
In this class, you will be working with the written text of a story of your choosing from world literature: folk tale, fairy tale, myth, legend or parable.
You will gain practice working with small groups of your peers. Supportive coaching and feedback from Lindagail will be available by request.
Lindagail Campbell has been telling stories professionally since 1991 as an international communication skills trainer, consultant, and public speaker. Her storytelling teachers have been some of the finest traditional and contemporary storytellers in the world: Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés from Colorado, Hugh Lupton from Great Britian, David Campbell from Edinburgh, Scotland, Pat Spaight from Belfast, Ireland, Ashley Ramsden from Emerson College in Forest Row, England, and Laura Simms from New York City. Lindagail's presentations throughout North America and in Europe are well known for her dynamic and memorable stories.
Class Schedule:
Friday, July 31, 2015: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 1, 2015: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 2, 2015: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 2015: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday Evening August 3, 2015: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Storytelling Celebration
Tuesday, August 4, 2015: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Putting It All Together
All Levels of Storytellers Are Welcome: Those brand new to storytelling and those with some years of practice and experience. New tellers will be working at a comfortable level and building their skills incrementally. More advanced tellers have the option of working from Step One alongside the new tellers or bringing their story prepared to the level they learned in earlier trainings. They will be given more advanced processes from the Master Class to focus on to further build their storytelling skills and provide inspiration to the new tellers.
Venue:
What to bring with you: • 2 printed copies of your story: be sure to read "Guidelines for Choosing a Story"
• Layers of comfortable clothing to dress for changing temperatures and air conditioning
• Rain coat (be prepared, although July is usually sunny with blue skies in Portland)
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Hat and sun block (Some exercises will be done while walking outside or in the nearby park)
Space for 9 participants.
Tuition: $895. Early registration extended: $795
Cancellation and Refund Policy: 100% refund up to 45 days before the event.
50% refund 45 - 30 days before the event. 30 days and thereafter, no refunds. If this event is held next year, you can apply 100% of what you have paid to next years event. Non-transferable to another event or to for another person.
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$795 One Person, Storytelling in NW Portland
$1,590 Two People, Storytelling in NW Portland ($795 per person)
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