Working with Crystaline
"This course was phenomenal at helping me better understand myself, reflect on what I've done, and communicate that with others. "
This course was phenomenal at helping me better understand myself, reflect on what I've done, and communicate that with others. It was great for personal and professional development and I'd recommend it if you are trying to understand and communicate your experience, preparing for an interview or a career transition, or building a business.
“Our video was viewed 4,598 times in the 30 day campaign. THis helped us Raise over $100,000 Surpassing our initial goal of $20,000. The funds will help us start another weaving center in Turkey for syrian refugees.
Crystaline worked with The ANKA Coop to identify stories within our organization for our first Kickstarter campaign. She helped us hire skilled freelance staff in Turkey and the United States, managed the entire production process, and edited the final video. Our video was viewed 4,598 times during the 30 day campaign. This helped us raise over $100,000 surpassing our initial goal of $20,000. The funds will help us start another weaving center in Turkey for Syrian refugees. I was initially hesitant to hire Crystaline because we were several thousand miles apart. But she listens well and effectively guides her clients through the creative process, even clients like us who have never done a video at this scale. She showed obvious passion for the project by sharing the campaign with her network and even making a personal donation to the cause. I'd hire her again without hesitation.
Joshua Burke, Cofounder, The ANKA Coop
“With Positive Feedback From Others On The Course And Lessons Learned from the Coursework, I have now started making a Podcast.”
I originally hesitated to purchase this online course, because I didn't really know why I needed to tell my stories. But I quickly learned that we tell stories about ourselves every day, that's how we connect with people and show people who we really are. The group workshops helped me to see myself through supportive strangers’ eyes which highlighted talents or points of difference about me that I hadn’t recognised in myself. The length, format, and small international group created a fun, supportive, and informative course. Crystaline has off the scale enthusiasm plus a proven formula to structure every story with. I realised how the negative stories I was telling myself were holding me back. I'd always wanted to create a podcast but lacked the confidence. With the positive feedback from others on the course and lessons learnt from the coursework I have now started making a podcast.
Rachel Oaks
“I took Crystaline’s Storytelling course to learn ways to tell my story while living in a new Country. She Made Me Feel Comfortable Right Away By Providing a Safe space.”
I took Crystaline's storytelling course to learn new ways to tell my story while learning to live in a new country. I felt I needed to find ways to connect in this new culture. This online course gave me a great initiation to storytelling. I learned why stories are important and how to use my stories to connect with other people (personal, professional, etc.) I especially enjoyed the group workshops and listening to other people's stories. Crystaline made me feel comfortable right away by providing a safe space. I've already recommended this course to people in my network.
“I Was So Transported that I forgot I was in a partners’ meeting and almost cried.”
Crystaline provided a virtual, one-hour storytelling training for about forty of our partners at the European Environmental Bureau. When she shared one of the stories during the workshops, I was so transported by it that I forgot that I was in a partners' meeting (and almost cried). She is a wonderful storyteller. Initially, I wasn't sure I should hire her because she is based outside of the EU but after talking to her I thought she could provide exactly the type of training that we needed. I will hire her again if I have the opportunity to organize another storyteller workshop.
Eva Izquierdo, European Environmental Bureau
“This course provided me with inspiration, writing techniques, a clear storytelling framework, and a safe environment to explore storytelling while receiving constructive feedback.”
This course provided me with inspiration, writing techniques, a clear storytelling framework, and a safe environment to explore storytelling while receiving constructive feedback. It also taught me how storytelling can help me connect with clients in the future. Crystaline was professional, focused, and good at what she does. I'd absolutely recommend this course for people who are looking to use storytelling for their business or career or people who are looking for more personal development.
Djamila Muller-Villela, Certified Pilates Instructor
“Since we posted the video of our story, we’ve seen increased traffic on our website and social media channels.”
Crystaline helped me create a beautiful video that tells the story behind the sustainable products we make at Resa Living. Crystaline was so patient and made everyone feel comfortable through each part of the process. We love the film she created. Since we've posted the video we've seen increased traffic on our website and our social media channels. The storytelling behind how we do our business has helped build awareness and created pride for the partners that we work with.
Theresa Bastrup Hasman, Resa Living
“This course was just what I needed. I feel much happier and when another round of uncertainty hit I had a different story to tell myself.”
This course was just what I needed. The approach to storytelling is so simple and yet so powerful and the reflective process was also extremely helpful. It was amazing to be able to share my story. I feel much happier and when another round of uncertainty hit I had a different story to tell myself.
Susie Latta
“Prior to the course, I wasn’t sure that I had a good enough story to tell. But what Crystaline does is just magic!”
Crystaline taught me how to look inward at my personal experiences and turn them into compelling stories using a simple formula. Prior to the course, I wasn't sure that I had a good enough story to tell. But what Crystaline does is just magic! She has the rare ability to be completely present and listen well. She asks questions in a way that helps you better understand yourself. This is like coaching in disguise and I gained enormous insights about myself. I'd highly recommend working with Crystaline for anyone needing to write their story for their business or personal reasons. You can use it for pure reflection, as a coaching tool, about me pages, presentations, etc. It's therapeutic to go through the process which allows you to turn negative experiences into positive ones.
Viviane Imhof-Braun, Integral Coach
“I’D SET UP A WEBSITE, BUT FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO MARKET AND SPEAK ABOUT MY SERVICES. CRYSTALINE HELPED ME FRAME MY STORY IN A WAY THAT FELT COMFORTABLE.”
I hired Crystaline because I didn't know how to go about taking the next steps in my business. I'd set up a website, but found it difficult to market and speak about my services in a way that felt comfortable. I didn't realize that storytelling helps with your website, marketing, and more. Crystaline has a targeted approach and understands how to guide clients to do the work they need to do without being overwhelming. She helped me frame my story in a way that I felt comfortable telling it. When I first told the story we'd developed together, I could see that it resonated with the person I was speaking to. I would definitely recommend her services to other people who have an idea about what they want to work on and need clarity on the next right steps."
Anna Ehmsen, The Expat Psychologist
“I FEEL LIKE MY EYES ARE BEING OPENED TO WHO I TRULY AM.”
After learning storytelling with Crystaline, I've spent time reflecting and writing. I feel like my eyes are being opened to who I truly am. This storytelling training helped me come to a place of inner peace with where life sits at the moment; it's brought me to a place of acceptance of my current circumstances. She taught me practical skills and structure in telling my story. It was equally emotionally and mentally stimulating. Crystaline basically has a story guru mind and can hear and reflect stories back to you in a special way. She is skilled in this art! I would recommend working with her to anyone in a challenging life or career situation. I only wish our course was longer so I could dive deeper into my story."
Natalie Gooday
“IT’S HARD TO BE “REAL” WHEN YOU AREN’T SURE YOU HAVE A GREAT STORY TO TELL.”
Prior to taking this course, I was a little intimidated by storytelling. It's hard to be "real" when promoting your business when you aren't sure that you have a great story to tell. I really loved the homework assignments, the zoom meetings, and the intelligence that Crystaline brought to our sessions. It's so therapeutic to go through this process. I learned how to turn negative personal experiences into positive experiences by acknowledging all I've learned and how far I've come. I would highly recommend working with her for anyone who needs to write or re-write their story for their business or personal reasons.
—Cynthia Ruelas, Profitability Coach & Bookkeeper
“I REALIZED I HAVE A STORY WORTH SHARING- ONE THAT IS RELEVANT AND INTERESTING TO OTHERS.”
I recently learned to tell my story with Crystaline. The homework required an emotional deep dive that I don't usually do. Although I struggled with it initially, I also had an "a-ha" movement while mapping out my life and career. I realized that I have a story worth sharing - one that is relevant and interesting to others, particularly those who have shared similar challenges. I loved the online workshops and really liked the group of women in our training group. Being with them in this process made me feel relevant and useful to other people who are facing the prospect of shifting professional gears in mid-life. The course felt like was devised just for me and I'm hoping there will be a part two so I can allow myself more space to tell my stories instead of pushing my internal work to the back burner due to family, kids, and other duties.
Monique Kovaks-Nathan