Directing Stories that move people forward.
Elevate your presence and take control of your narrative.
Carrie brings a theatre director's eye to how you speak, move, and show up — then applies it to your real-world story, whether that's a keynote, a job search, or a classroom. No formulaic worksheets. She looks at everything: what you say, how you carry it, and what makes it unmistakably yours.
What Story Directing Looks Like
Carrie's approach is drawn from the same ideas explored in her book, [Origin Story: Power of the Inciting Incident →] — but don't just take the book's word for it; work through it live.
One-on-One
Individualized Direction
Signature speeches, TED-style talks, high-stakes interviews, and personal-brand strategy for executives, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
Lead Like It's Live Theatre
The best leaders know a fact never moved anyone — a story did. Direct your team's narrative and you don't just inspire them once; you give them a script they'll carry into the next room without you.
Workshops & Teaching
Every Voice Deserves a Director
For over a decade I've taught storytelling and performance wherever a voice needed one: university classrooms across the US and internationally; military veterans and spouses finding theirs at Dog Tag Bakery's "Finding Your Voice"; students in Madrid building public speaking, improvisation, playwriting chops at the International Institute and personal branding in English and Spanish at Transforming Arts University in Madrid. Different rooms, same job — get out of the way of the story that's already there.
Unleash Your Unique Potential
Craft a compelling narrative that showcases your unique background, experiences, and perspectives.
Identify Passions
Identify what truly captivates you – passions, natural talents, and curiosities – to craft a one-of-a-kind personal brand that aligns with your authentic self.
Define Goals
Clarify your aspirations, both personal and professional. Use these as your North Star to guide your actions and decisions, ensuring you stay true to your values.
Harness the Power of Storytelling
Leverage the art of storytelling to inspire, connect, and leave a lasting impression.
Story Director
I don't coach. I direct.
A coach stands on the sidelines. A director is in the room with you, shaping the performance from the inside — pacing, presence, the moment where the story turns. For the past decade I've brought that same eye to corporate, diplomatic, military, artistic, and entrepreneurial clients, directing them toward the version of their story that actually lands.
My book, Origin Story: Power of the Inciting Incident, lays out the method. In the room, I apply it: identifying the moment that explains you, cutting what doesn't serve the story, and staging the rest so it holds a room — a signature speech, a TED-style talk, a high-stakes interview, a first date with your own future.
You don't need another worksheet. You need someone who will direct the performance, not just critique it.
Classes & Workshops
Unlock your narrative potential through engaging group sessions designed for impactful communication and personal growth.
Live Workshops & Class Offerings
Experience dynamic, interactive sessions focused on public speaking, presence, and storytelling in a collaborative environment.
Unlocking Your Dynamic Origin Story
Uncover the pivotal moments and experiences that have shaped who you are. Harness the power of your personal narrative to inspire and motivate others.
Change Your Daily Algorithm
The stories you keep telling about yourself shape who and what shows up in your life, the same way old habits shape a social media feed. Rewrite the narrative, and the algorithm changes — new conversations, new rooms, new community.
Kryptonite
Name your Kryptonite — the specific person, place, or moment that stops you cold — and you've found the value on the other side of it. The fastest way to identify what you'd fight for is to identify what once brought you to your knees.
Imposter Syndrome
Reframe imposter syndrome as a signal to investigate, not a verdict. You can't be an impostor if you're busy being an original.
Explore a range of captivating workshop topics designed to elevate your public speaking skills and personal brand. From mastering stage presence and storytelling to overcoming imposter syndrome, these immersive sessions offer practical tools and expert guidance to help you make a lasting impact.
Presentation Skills
Confidence on stage isn't a personality trait — it's blocking. Learn the same techniques a director uses to move an actor through fear and into command of a room.
Strategic Storytelling
Every strong pitch has the same bones as a strong scene: a clear want, real stakes, and a character worth following. Find yours and build the rest around it.
Body Language
What your body says usually arrives before your words do. Learn to direct it on purpose instead of leaving it to chance.
Audience Connection
The stories people remember aren't the most polished ones — they're the most specific ones. Build the kind that makes a room lean in, not just listen politely.
Stage Fright
Every actor who's any good has stood in the wings terrified. The difference isn't fearlessness — it's knowing exactly what you're about to do out there and why.
- Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs and Creatives
- On Demand, Customized Courses
Digital Self-Paced Course Offerings
Flexible virtual programs to hone your storytelling and communication skills from anywhere.
- Mini Origin story Courses (coming soon)
Have a role, a room, or a story that needs directing?
Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss potential collaborations or have any questions about my work.
- Email: ckdirector@gmail.com
- Book a 20-minute discovery call
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Story Director