Sally Perkins

POWERFUL STORYTELLING PERFORMANCES DRIVE A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF STORIES . . . WHICH DRIVES EFFECTIVE TRAINING & COACHING . . . WHICH DRIVES POWERFUL STORYTELLING PERFORMANCES . . . WHICH . . . (YOU GET THE PICTURE)

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Why Stories Matter

Hear Sally’s story about why she loves telling stories and what that means for her work.

As a Performer:

Sally’s commitment in every performance is to pull the audience out their daily march and into the world and adventures of someone else, real or fictional. Whether telling a personal tale, historical tale, folk tale, or ghost tale, Sally’s goal is to enrapture her audiences through a tightly woven tale that touches a chord somewhere deep within.

Awards:

National Storytelling Network’s JJ Reneaux Grant
Frank Basile Emerging Stories Fellowship
Commissions from: Storytelling Arts of Indiana, Indiana Historical Society, Indiana Landmarks, and Crown Hill Heritage Foundation

As a Trainer & Coach:

Sally’s deep understanding of storytelling from her performance work–plus her 30+ years as an award-winning professor–make her an engaging trainer who knows how adults learn. She actively engages clients in crafting and telling stories that: Improve leadership. Increase sales. Raise funds. Recruit volunteers. Build communities.

Education & Awards:

Ph.D. in rhetorical studies from University of Kansas
Numerous outstanding teaching awards from California State University, Sacramento
Adjunct faculty member at Butler University