Coaching
Jenni worked with me on overcoming some of my blockages to public speaking and storytelling. She gave me excellent tips and some real “ah hah” moments. I felt very safe and respected by her in our sessions. Jenni also coached my retelling of a remarkable ancient Tibetan story from 12 centuries ago, as a part of an online program for empowering personal and planetary transformation. Jenni makes it feels like an exciting and magical adventure to reweave a story so close to my heart, in words and patterns that are my very own. Telling the Shambhala Warriors on stage was a highlight of this year for me, and I felt the power of the story flow through me.
Would you like to be supported and nurtured to develop your presentation and storytelling skills? Whether want to learn how to tell a story, overcome nerves around public speaking, enrich an already strong presentation, present your research or make a speech at a wedding, Jenni can help. Drawing on over 30 years of experience and training, Jenni teaches in a gentle and playful way, sensitively tailoring her coaching to the needs of each individual. You will leave your session with Jenni, feeling happier and more confident. Read more testimonials below.
Some of the many skills Jenni can support you to develop in your coaching session are:
- how to transform nervous energy into extra volts
- how to speak from the heart to capture and engage your audience
- how to construct a compelling presentation and memorise it
- ways to engage your listeners’ hearts and minds
- how to make your message deeply memorable
- tips on creating an uplifting slide-show
- how to avoid ‘Death by PowerPoint’
- how to speak with few or no slides if desired
The first step is to book a complimentary 15 minute introductory chat with Jenni. In that phone call, Jenni will discern if she is the right teacher for you and whether your speaking or storytelling project suits the kind of coaching she provides.
Current Rates
Online coaching ~ $250 an hour
Face to face coaching ~ $350 an hour (in Brisbane CBD)
Story Tree Student rates ~ sign up for a course with Jenni and get a % off your coaching fee. The longer the course, the higher the discount. Email jenni@storytree.com.au to discover your discount.
Community rates ~ If you work for a community or charitable organisation, please email Jenni with details of your cause, as she offers discounted rates. Email jenni@storytree.com.au
I had the opportunity to work with Jenni as a 1 on 1 coaching client. She helped to refine elements of my personal refugee story in preparation for a storytelling event. I was amazed at her attention to detail and the practical suggestions she offered. I could tell from her years as a professional stage performer that her knowledge was crafted through lived experience. As a coach, Jenni is professional, patient and practical. She offers level of depth in Storytelling that is unique to other professionals in the industry. I would highly recommend her as a coach for anyone wanting to level up their storytelling and stage performance skills.
Jenni was very supportive when I was preparing to tell at ‘Stories in the Club’. She was able to tap into the story’s hidden treasures and was reassuring when I needed a nudge to keep me on track. I bumped into Jenni on a couple of occasions while working on my story and she was available, always very present and with a great array of effective yet simple suggestions. I look forward to sitting on one of Jenni’s storytelling workshops.
Thank you so much for your time in honing my skills as a storyteller and hints at making storytelling at rest time much more fun for the 4-5-year olds I work with. Thank you for sharing your vast and entertaining knowledge of storytelling. I look forward to increasing my skills in storytelling through practice with eager participants, namely the children at the centre in which I work, and sharing the joy with the other staff at work.
Jenni’s work is engaging and supportive, her ability to encourage me in my storytelling is heartfelt and relaxed. I would definitely recommend others wishing to journey into the world of storytelling to have Jenni as a mentor.