Hello there storyteller,

Do you want to get paid to tell great stories? I can help.

Is this you right now?

  • You’re unsure of your creative direction and purpose that you feel you’re being pulled in different directions by demands around you. And by the end of the day, you aren’t able to do anything for your creative business.

  • You tell yourself, “I’m a creative not a business owner” and this self-talk stops you from approaching your dream organisations.

  • You don’t exactly know what sets you apart from other story makers like you and this has been stopping you from showing up confidently and communicating your value clearly.

  • You know you’re procrastinating because you don’t have a plan that that will help you go from point A to point B - and that wastes a lot of your time, effort and mental energy.

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“I decided to work with Anna because I wanted to learn from her lived experience as an expert storyteller. I have some big creative work goals and she has helped me to move forward with clarity and purpose.

My confidence as a creative storyteller has skyrocketed having completed my first story with her insightful and constructive feedback. The one thing I'd want everyone to know about this service is that it's absolutely worth the investment, why reinvent the wheel when you can learn from the best.”

— Hema Fifita, storyteller, educator and language advocate

Imagine if…

  • You had a well of strategies and techniques in telling stories, transitions, songs and activities you could mix and match into your story sessions which will save you time and energy you could put into other creative work.

  • You showed up with your own unique style that gives you confidence and lets you become a responsive and standout storyteller.

  • You knew how to get paid for your creative work and bring them to places you want, leaving you feeling valued, satisfied and great about yourself and your business.

I was very unclear about my 'WHY' before I joined the Cartwheel Method. By the end of 4 weeks, Anna had gently brought out the 'WHY' in my storytelling journey.

I was more clear about my planning and implementing once the reason for my journey was clear to me. Anna doesn't shy away from sharing the knowledge (the treasure) that she has. The one on one calls were extremely hands-on and helped me to focus on my planning. Thanks Anna Manuel!!!!!

— Deepa Chaubal, storyteller, educator and literacy advocate

Introducing…

 

The Cartwheel Method is a 4-week one-on-one coaching program helps you:

set up your business purpose and direction,

build your storytelling toolbox,

monetise your creative work,

and free up time to do what matters to you.

Here’s how it works:

1. Distill your purpose and determine a direction you want for your creative work that will inform all your decisions in your business.

2. Learn how your stories can work best for its purpose and for your audience so both of you can fully enjoy the experience.

3. Know children better and build your storytelling toolbox so you can connect, engage and delight your audience.

4. Create your unique story program with your unique voice and style, so you standout to your audience and clients.

5. Get writing pages with specific reflection and action points to get you clear with your intentions, planning and action steps.

6. Get weekly, live, one-on-one video coaching on your specific burning needs and blocks to you can get straight into action.

Anna has many years’ experience as a storyteller. She is kind, professional, great with young children, reliable, loyal, willing to think outside the box, open to learning new things, passionate about words and stories and the power of storytelling.

That is why I enrolled in her Cartwheel Method. And it is worth every dollar. I wasn’t sure which way I wanted to go with my storytelling business, and indeed my WHY, and Anna gently teased out what I ultimately am all about.

— Daniela Bűcheller-Scott, storyteller, educator, cultural connections program coordinator

This is for you if…

  • Having CLARITY & STRUCTURE can help you focus your efforts on what’s important, so you have the TIME for everything you need to do.

  • Having a variety of storytelling STRATEGIES & TOOLS will help you connect with, engage and delight children.

  • You know you need STRATEGIES to create your storytelling program and storyteller package so you can approach your dream organisations.

This will help you to…

  1. Clarify your purpose and direction as a story maker for children so you have time to do what’s important to you.

  2. Build your storytelling toolbox with techniques so that you become a responsive storyteller.

  3. Create your unique story program with your voice and style so you standout to your audience and clients.

  4. Build your storytelling package and client approach that feel good for you so you can start working with your dream organisations.

By the end, you will…

  • Have a clear purpose and direction for your creative story business to focus your decisions and actions.

  • Learn how to make your stories work best so you become a responsive storyteller.

  • Know how to create your own unique story program so you standout to your audience and clients.

  • Have a storyteller package that reflects you, your values and your practice.

“Anna has helped me believe in my talents more as a storyteller. She has approached this mentoring relationship professionally, enthusiastically, equally, and her main objective is to help me reach all my goals professionally and creatively as an artist.

— Nicole Migotto-Brown, storyteller & artist

And I totally get it…

It took me a few years (and rolls and rolls of butcher paper) to figure out what I wanted to do with my story telling business.

I told myself I needed to work longer hours, be more creative, and cold email my dream organisations.

But what I really needed was to get clear on my purpose and direction, develop unique storytelling programs and build relationships. When I did these things, everything changed.

Over 6 years, I have set my business in two locations, hired staff, written and published a picture book, ran 40+ children’s events and professional workshops, curated children’s programming for an international music and arts festival, and been asked to contribute to parenting and education magazines.

So now I’m supporting story makers to create the business they want for themselves.

When my clients are clear on their business vision, their art and expertise, and their client approach, they show up with confidence, power and joy. They have the time and energy to explore possibilities with their creative work.

It’s time you stopped paddling like a duck. I can help you spread your wings and soar to new heights.

Are you ready to see for yourself where your creative work can take you?

“What I observed about Anna was her awareness of power of words. Both in her social media posts and approach, she uses precise words that struck a chord. Minimal and effective. Consulting with Anna is evocative, clarifying, relevant and relatable.

— Dharanya Srinivasan, storyteller & puppeteer

FAQs

  • You’ll prolly need 1-2 hours to complete the worksheets and another hour for the call. This depends on how deep and detailed you want to go.

  • This is for you if you work with toddlers, preschool and primary grades.

  • No. This program is suitable for story makers who are thinking of or are just starting on their journey.

    This is also for those who feel they have somewhat plateaued and want to explore their story business anew.

  • Yes, if you’ve been feeling you’re not growing as much as you want to, or not getting the work you want. We cover business purpose and direction, building your storytelling toolbox and client approach because these elements are essential if you want to monetise your creative work.

  • Not directly. There are people who work specifically in marketing and PR whom you can consult if you need help in this area. What I will give you are tools and guides on how you can set up your story session proposal and storyteller’s media kit which you can use when you approach organisations.

  • It’s 750AUD for the 4-week course which includes weekly calls and workbooks.

    You can pay the deposit ($250), then fortnightly installments ($250 x 2).