Sean works with chambers of commerce, professional associations, nonprofit conferences, and small business organizations. Every talk is available as a keynote, breakout session, or half-day workshop.
Your audience will leave with specific, practical tools they can use the same week. That's the goal every time.
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$1,750-$5000
Depends on format, length, and travel. Local Arizona events can often be accommodated at a reduced rate.
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[email protected] 623.663.6600The Elevator Speech is Dead
Your audience isn't failing because they lack confidence. They're failing because they're pitching at people instead of talking with them. The elevator speech trains people to sound like commercials, and nobody wants to be talked at. This session replaces the elevator speech entirely with a listener-centered story framework that opens doors instead of closing them.
Available as: Keynote · Breakout · Half-day workshop
Nine Things Storytelling Won't Do for Your Business
Every other speaker will tell your audience that storytelling is magic. Sean will tell them the truth, then give them the framework that produces real results. Nonprofit and small business leaders find this one particularly useful because it cuts through the hype and gets to what actually works. The goal isn't inspiration. The goal is a different conversation when people leave the room.
Available as: Keynote · Breakout · Half-day workshop
Seven Stories You Need for Your Business to Grow
Most organizations only tell one or two stories. Usually the founding story, and sometimes a customer success story. This session identifies the seven specific story types that move customers and donors to action, including the ones nobody expects. Attendees leave with a clear map of the stories they need to build, and a structure for each one.
Available as: Keynote · Breakout · Half-day workshop
Six More Story Types You Need as a Leader
For organizations ready to go deeper. This session is designed for leaders who have the basics down and want the advanced communication tools that separate good organizations from great ones. It covers the story types that drive internal culture, team alignment, and long-term donor relationships.
Available as: Breakout · Half-day workshop
How You, the Tech Expert, Can Speak to Mere Mortals
Technical professionals and subject-matter experts are often the worst communicators in the room. Not because they don't know enough, but because they know too much. This session closes the gap between what they know and what their audience can actually hear, understand, and act on. Useful for any organization with specialists who need to communicate across departments or to non-technical stakeholders.
Available as: Keynote · Breakout