In Their Own Words From
Participants in Lindagail's Storytelling

“This has been confidence-building, humbling, transforming, fun, structured, entertaining, creative, and engaging. Lindagail, you are a truly gifted individual who has found her calling. I appreciate all you have taught me. You are an inspiration!”
~Michelle Davenport, Kula, Maui

“This class is delightful! It's as if I've opened the doors to a new world. I will look at, read, and listen to stories in a new way. You are amazing, Lindagail, I can't wait for you to come back to Maui.”
~Marion Haller, Trainer, Haiku, Maui

“I learned the structures and tools for taking a story from text to life. Interaction, feedback, practice, specific bite-size chunks that were clear and easy to absorb - all contributed to the joy and ease of learning these tools. I've been a presenter and trainer for over 30 years and I gained specific knowledge I can use to catapult my career.”
~Leslie Wildesen, Trainer and Author, Portland, OR

“Lindagail gave me encouragement. She offered suggestions and was so incredibly perspective as to what I needed. She coached me for 10 minutes and I able to take it from there: stand calm and relaxed on stage, present with myself, the audience, and my story!”
~Tamara Owen, Therapist, Portland, OR

“I increased by trust and confidence in myself to talk and remember. I got in front of the group to and now I know that I am not only able to do it, but I am good at it!”
~Heidi Hohani, Kula, Maui

“I discovered things about myself I didn't know prior to this experience. Within me is a new passion to find, know, and tell, the stories of humanity. I have gained a new passion and new friends. I am amazed how much I shifted my perspective in these five days.”
~Julie Weinberg, Film Producer, Portland, OR

“I appreciate you, Lindagail. You are inspiring, kind, loving, genuine, authentic, and incredibly skilled. I admire your integrity and boundry-keeping. I learned about teaching and coaching from watching and interacting with you. I love that you giggle when you laugh and when deeply moved you cried in front of us all. You teach with heart. ”
~Tamara Owen, Therapist, Portland, OR

"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 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.”
~Nichole Rausch, Corporate Trainer, 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

“Beyond words...new skills, insight, and appreciation of the group. Lindagail brings out the potential of all participants.”
~Carol Koessel, Mom and Business Owner

"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

“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 the teaching, how each step built upon the prior step, culminating in a wonderful experience Saturday night. Real proof of what we accomplished.”
~Ed Goodman, Attorney, 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, your wisdom and skill challenges and draws forth from your students their very best. I gained new wings and insights beyond storytelling, more faith in my future, and more confidence and passion for the work ahead. Thank you.”
~ Kathy Kiefer, Writer and Award-Winning Filmmaker, Soap Lake, WA

"I highly recommend this event. It was positive, supportive, enthusiastic, fun, and helped my writing and public speaking!"
~ Gerard Warren, Writer, Seattle, WA

"Lindagail, you are a teacher of extraordinary skill and a deep, open heart."
~ Kit Furey, Consultant, Boise, Idaho

“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

"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

“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 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

“Lindagail's Storytelling is magical, priceless, and good skill development for all areas of life. I experienced the fun of being in front of others.”
~ Sheila Tiberi, Medical Researcher, Ashland, OR

“If you want to learn how to mesmerize and entertain any group of people, this course is for you.”
~Sarah Minifie, Stage Performer, Portland, OR

"On a scale of 1-10, this was a 55! Wonderful skills with which to build a future of improved communication."
~Keith Ironside, M.D., Portland, 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

“This was a healing experience for me. I felt a spiritual charge and feel more grounded and more inner peace. This course boosted my confidence. I learned the art and science of storytelling!”
~Supriya Kaushik, Physician's Assistant, Portland, OR

“This seminar was a confidence-building and enlightening process that assisted my personal growth with a lightening rod. Thank you for teaching with such positive and kind way and for creating the environment conducive to learning.”
~Paige Calahan, Children's Advocate, Wailuku, Maui

“I had a blast learning to stand on my own two feet and tell a story without notes, without fear, and without self-consciousness. It was easy and fun and totally worth it! You have become an excellent trainer, Lindagail. I've studied with some of the best and you've joined their league in spades. Your language, leadership, joy and love embraced the room and took us somewhere special. I thank you deeply.”
~Jeanne Crouch, Consultant, Portland, OR

“This opened a whole new world to me. This class was excellent in every way!”
~Carolyn Isrealite, Kula, Maui

“Lindagail, you are amazing. I owe much of my success as a speaker and a coach to you.”
Jean Hamilton, Presenter, Seattle, WA

“This was a beautifully structured, and even more beautifully guided learning process. I gained an enhanced appreciation for the art and value of storytelling over and above all the research, thinking, and writing I have been doing about it. This has been transforming. I learned not only how to practice, learn, and tell stories, but gained access to the means to start the next part of my life. I got to watch a master teacher at work and learned much I can bring to my own classrooms - most especially new ways to value, encourage, and support.”
~Dina Hartzell, Ph.D. Mythological Studies and Depth Psychology, Marylhurst Universtiy, Portland, OR