Clarify your ideas, amplify your voice

Storytelling workshops & coaching | Harvard-trained writer, facilitatorHelping entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders discover their unique voices and articulate their messages authentically

Allen J Simon

Workshop & Coaching Offerings

My workshops emphasize interactive, experiential learning, predicated on the belief that we understand our own ideas better when we are given opportunities to express them out loud and witness others do the same.Typical duration: 90-120 minutes | Corresponding private coaching available for all workshop topicsAll workshops are adaptable to different audiences, group sizes, spaces, and targeted outcomes. Contact me to discuss goals, pricing, and other details.

01

Flagship Storytelling Workshop

Listening deeply to and writing another person's story can give you the skills you need to listen more deeply to your own ideas, hear your own voice, and tell your story like never before.

  • Paired storytelling/listening exercise

  • Short writing exercise - writing in another's voice

  • Group discussion, Q&A

02

Spiritual Articulation Workshop

Oftentimes, our deepest beliefs and values are the ones that remain most hidden from ourselves and others, simply because we lack the language to articulate the intuitive feelings behind them.

  • Free-flowing group discussion

  • Guiding questions as needed

  • Theological and philosophical concepts from across religious and wisdom traditions introduced organically when relevant

03

AI for Creative Thought Workshop

AI is not just a workflow optimizer. It can also be an invaluable thinking partner and research assistant, empowering us to do our own work in more creative ways.

  • Introductory remarks with live demonstrations

  • Role-playing exercise - practice AI prompts on another person

  • Group discussion, Q&A

04

Micro-Memoir Workshop

It can take months or years to write a book; it costs tens of thousands of dollars to pay someone else to write one for you (I know - I've been that "someone else"). What if you could write something much shorter that still captured the essence of your story, maybe even better than a book?

  • Paired storytelling/listening exercise

  • Short writing exercise - find the micro story in the macro story

  • Group discussion, Q&A

05

Private Coaching

One-on-one work can include ongoing writing feedback and support, spiritual articulation coaching, real-time assistance with AI implementation, and more.

  • Free 30-minute initial consultation

  • 60 or 90-minute sessions

  • Starting at $75/hour

Allen J Simon, MTS

Intellectual depth and rigor meet empathy, compassion, and dedication to professional and creative communities

⟡ Master of Theology, Harvard University ⟡ Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Rice University
⟡ Published author and ghostwriter ⟡ Trained in spiritual care
⟡ Member of Association of Ghostwriters, Authors Guild, Georgia Writers, and Rotary Club of Savannah

Testimonials

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“Allen has a commitment to deep, reflective work, where both the journey and the personal insights gained along the way are valued over quick results. He values the long-term approach to personal and professional development.”

~ Kenneth N. Lee, Stanford University Chaplain ~

“Allen has an incredible talent for making intricate concepts accessible and easy to understand.”

~ Nina Hirlaender, founder of Dancing Spirit Tours and host of Holy Rebels podcast ~

Working With Me Is EASY

While my workshops cover a wide range of topics, it's my philosophy and approach that serve as the connecting threads throughout all I do.

Experiential

Deep learning involves participation and discovery; I'm not lecturing or teaching technical skills - I'm curating "Aha!" moments.

Affordable

Most of us don't have hundreds of dollars and dozens of hours to spend on multi-day workshops; I provide real value in a couple of hours for $30-$60 per person.

Storytelling

There's a reason storytelling is the most sought-after professional skill today. In the age of AI, knowledge is plentiful, while meaning and authenticity are scarce, making them critical differentiators.

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Why "Y"? Well, I wanted to spell EASY, and the easiest way to do that was just..."Y"...maybe "Y" for my youth, or "Y" for year-round workshops?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book and pay online?

At this time, no. I try to tailor my workshop and coaching offerings to meet the unique needs of organizations and individuals, so I prefer to begin with email inquiries and finalize details over the phone and/or a free consultation.Once pricing is agreed upon, I can accept payment through Stripe, Venmo, or Zelle.

Where are your workshops?

As of now, workshops are only held in person in Savannah, GA, and they are held at a variety of venues. I frequently collaborate with other small businesses in the area who are looking for new programs to offer in their spaces. However, I am open to traveling to other destinations to facilitate. All private coaching can be offered in-person in the Savannah area or online via webchat.Follow my socials (links below) to stay informed on where and when my next workshops will be offered.

What's something fun about you

Workshops aren't fun? :'(Sports! I played rec league ice hockey in Boston for 9 years, and now play in the Savannah Roller Hockey League. I also played a few years of college lacrosse for Rice and still mess around in the backyard with my lacrosse stick.

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Email & Phone

[email protected]
561-908-1896

Location

Savannah, GA, USA