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K. Sean Buvala

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Articles by K. Sean
> (1+2) < 3: The Presence of the Number Three in Folktales
> A Red Pen to Improve Your Storytelling
> A Workshop with Storyteller.net!
> Bedtime Stories: Three Things to Kow
> Being Expressive
> Book Review: "More About Story" by Ruth Stotter
> Book Review: Five Minute Tales
> Booking and Hiring a Storyteller
> Commentary: I Love it When They Get It
> Corporate Storytelling Techniques: Five Ways to Convey Your Passion
> Corporate Storytelling: Power of the World Tale
> Corporate Storytelling: Three Things You Need To Know
> Dads Embrace Storytelling: Three Tips
> Don’t Listen to Yourself
> DVD Review: Family Famine- Hunger for Love DVD
> Event Review: Odyssey Storytelling in Tucson
> Five Storytelling Techniques for Youth Ministry
> Flexible Storytelling Styles
> Game for Crowd Mixing
> Games & Icebreakers: Emotional Reading
> Good Storytelling Techniques by Magic Johnson at the Michael Jackson Memorial
> How I Started in Storytelling
> How to Tell A Story
> Is Digital Storytelling Really Storytelling?
> Is Storytelling the ON Switch?
> Laryngitis Amongus- Tips and Suggestions
> Links for Sacred Telling and More...
> Listening Sideways
> Marketing Your Storytelling: Egg and Oyster
> New Year’s Resolutions for Storytellers
> Non Profit Leaders: Do your volunteers know your story?
> Ode to Spammers
> On Routines
> Our Five Year Anniversary Present to You!
> Personal Telling Has Power
> Podcasts at Storyteller.net
> Quick, Blunt Advice for Those Who are Starting Out on the Road to New
> Real Life Bible Stories
> Remains of Your Dearly Departed Resolutions
> Remembering Why We Tell
> Review: 1999 Timpanogos Storytelling Festival
> RoadBlocks #10- Too Many Personal Stories
> Roadblocks to Your Storytelling Success
> Sacred: Why the Arts in Christian Ministry Settings?
> Shadow Stories: Beyond the Veneer of Niceness in Sacred Telling
> Sound and Recording Equipment from Storyteller.net
> Storytelling Essentials for All Situations
> Storytelling for Business: Three Quick Fixes
> Storytelling to Heal and Reconcile
> Storytelling Workout!
> Three Keystones of Storytelling in Non Profit Organizations.
> Three Secrets Storytelling Reveals About Your Business or Nonprofit Organization
> Three Tips for the Nervous Public Speaker
> Tip: Practice Out Loud!
> Tip: The Value of Repertoire
> Tips to Communicate in the Father-Children Relationship
> Tweens and Teens- Listen or Tolerate?
> Un-Wiring
> When Storytelling Is Useless
> Why Storytelling Techniques Improve Communication Skills
Listen Now to K. Sean
> A Fox and Crow- Aesop Fable*
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> Eagle and the Chicken Farm*
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> Eve and Adam*
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> Fowler and the Viper*
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> Gray's Hat*
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> Moon Runs from the Sun*
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> Radio Interview with Storyteller.net
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> Sacred: Elijah and the Still Small Voice
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> Sun and the Wind
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> Two Farthings*
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Read Stories by K. Sean
> BBQ Storytelling Moment Lost
> Beggars Can’t Be Choosers
> Personal: Grandma’s Jacket
> The World’s Worst Pie
> Wolf and Dog
Amphitheater with K. Sean
> (Digital) Tellabration 2006!
> Answering Machine: Advice for New Tellers from Sean Buvala*
> College Level Storytelling Training
> Karen Dietz (NSN Executive Director) in the Amphitheater*
> Mesa Storytelling Festival 2008
> Storytelling with Teens and Tweens
> Timpanogos Festival, 1999*

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1997

Find Sean's CDs at:

K. SEAN BUVALA: Calling Out a Rising Sun: Stories for Teenage Guys
K. SEAN BUVALA: Seven Ravens: Unvarnished Tales from the Brothers Grimm


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“Sean promised me that when he was finished with the day, our people would have practical skills to begin their own story telling. Sean was right. Not only did he give folks practical strategies for forming stories he captivated and inspired us all with stories of his own.”
-Christopher Ashby, Baltimore

Have every member of your team speaking and communicating your message with new clarity
(and growing your bottom line) when you hire Sean Buvala to train your group.

Executive Summary of This Page:

Leadership requires storytelling.

You learn from an expert storytelling consultant when you contract with Sean. You will learn storytelling skills and storytelling techniques that will make an immediate difference in your work.

Sean has 23 years of experience as storyteller and trainer for a variety of industries. Sean is not a "motivational speaker" who sort-of, kind-of uses storytelling. Sean listens to your situation and helps you learn what you need to know.

You contract with Sean as a storytelling teacher to learn real skills and not just theory. Right now. Affordably. Or, you can hire someone else (most likely with less experience) who will stun you with theory and noise and while burning away your budget.

Which is better for you?
Sean has been recognized as an Oracle Award Winner from the National Storytelling Network for his leadership in the art of storytelling.


Yes, he is entertaining, engaging and professional. Download Sean’s one-sheet from this link now.



More Information:
Right Now!
Are you looking for storytelling for business or non-profit leadership? Immediately improve your skills in public speaking, sales, marketing, training, and other business areas with professional coaching with Master Teller K. Sean Buvala. Nationally travelled with 23 years of experience, Sean focuses on you, your needs and your skills. In private, executive-level coaching or in group coaching scenarios you will learn immediate skills and techniques to improve your success. These are tested, real-world skills by a seasoned veteran of storytelling and public speaking, not "motivational speaker’s tricks" that we’ve all grown so tired of hearing. Contact Sean today to learn new skills and watch your success in your career grow!
Sean Buvala
What Shocks Sean’s Clients

Corporate storytelling is hard work. It’s not a gimmick. This process reveals what works in your job or company and what is really in need of repair. Are you ready for that? Some of Sean’s clients are shocked. Storytelling is a hard skill, not a "throw the stuffed fish across the room" motivational fad. Sure, that is fun, but these fads are not genuine, long-term tools. Another shocker: the more esoteric your work, the more you need storytelling. Accounting, risk management, information tech: we’re talking to you, too.

Come read Sean’s blog about someone who thought corporate storytelling was not what they needed. Why not listen in to Sean’s "Storytelling for Business" podcasts for more quick information and training?



What Others Say About Sean:


"He is not only knowledgeable about the art of storytelling, but his vision advances the art." -Kevin Cordi

"Nobody thinks like you do." -Richard

"It was great learning with you today. I thank you so much for your time and generous spirit, as well as all the valuable things I learned with you today. I look forward to learning with you more and moving forward in this great adventure and endeavor..." -Steve

"I experienced a mild nirvana when we were working together today."-David
Your turn? Click over to the contact form and send Sean a request to get started!

A Note From Sean:
"You’ve been reading about using the techniques of storytelling to further your success in your career field. You might have even read an article by me. Maybe you’ve attended a professional conference to take a storytelling workshop filled with 100 other people. Storytelling is a tool for YOUR business but it’s tough to know what you, specifically, need to learn from a generic article or when all those other people are vying for the same time slot or presenter’s attention. In our private or small-group coaching sessions, let me focus on one thing: YOU and YOUR GROUP.

I Train the Trainers
Other storytellers come to me to learn about the ins and outs of their art form. I am honored to be called on for these moments as a storyteller coach. I also know that there are only a few storytellers who truly understand what you need when you are seeking corporate storytelling training. My focus is on business storytelling in both the for-profit and non-profit arenas. In addition, I work with many entrepreneurs on their presentation skills for their small to medium-sized businesses.

Skills Skills Skills:
Storytelling, the oldest and most natural form of verbal communication on the planet, will improve your ability to communicate your message and make that message stick in the hearts and minds of your clients, your listeners, your friends, your superiors. This is very specialized public speaking training, unlike anything else you have had in the past.

Interpret. Express. Integrate.(tm)

You will learn solid skills in such areas as intentionality, episodic thinking, spatial space, sources and ethics. All of these are part of the serious coaching you’ll receive from Sean that will transform your ability to communicate to and with others. All public speaking skill levels are welcome, even those that might have a fear of public speaking.

Is Corporate Training a Joke?
Sean says, "Let me tell you a story. I’ve been lucky enough to offer training in the health care, transportation, publishing, hospitality and non-profit organizations. Some time ago, I sat in on another trainer who said to the audience, no less than 9 times in a four-hour workshop, ’Now, I don’t know if this applies to you in this industry, but I am going to teach it to you anyway.’
I was shocked. Here was a man getting paid way too much money who didn’t even take the time to know what he’s talking about before training. No wonder people hate corporate training!"

"My Promises to You and My Rate Card:"
Sean continues. "But I want you to read this: I promise you several things. First, you will never hear me say, ’This might not apply to you but I am going to tell you anyway.’ Never! I will always be prepared. Second, you WILL learn with me as I teach and coach all skill levels.I don’t trade real learning (student centered) for gimmicks (teacher centered). Third, this will be affordable for any company.

My rates for corporate small-group training are $2000 per half-day or $3500 per full day plus my travel charges. Monthly, two-day small group coaching is available for $597 per person when you come to our event here in Arizona. Non-profit groups should check with me for your rates. These rates are subject to change without notice and are current as of 3/2009. Feel free to contact me if you need to arrange special pricing for your unique situation."

It’s Time to Start the Conversation
Please explore all that our site here at www.seantells.net has to offer. Then, please click over to the "Booking Form" and enter your information to get started!

We’re looking forward to working with you. Thanks for visiting our site.

Further Information Available At
> http://www.seantells.com
> http://www.storytelling101.com

Contact Information:
K. Sean Buvala
Creation Company
PO Box 392
Tolleson, Arizona 85353

Country: USA

Phone: 623.298.4548
Fax: 888.843.9678
E-Mail: sean@storyteller.net

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