Kevin Allison
Storytelling Coach for Global Professionals & Students
You know you have a lot to offer. But in the interview, the admissions review, or the pitch — something isn't landing. They're not seeing what you're truly capable of.
That is the gap I close.
Most of my clients start out feeling that an accent or shyness is holding them back. Whether English is your first language or your third, the challenge under pressure is the same: your communication shrinks. You sound like a smaller version of yourself.
But within weeks of working with me, you'll walk into any room with the quiet confidence that makes people remember you.
I'm Kevin Allison. For nearly two decades, I’ve helped high-achievers across four continents master strategic storytelling. As the founder of The Story Studio, I've trained teams at Google, Pfizer, Lego, Citibank, USA Today, and American Express.
Free 15-Minute Story Strategy Session
1:1 Session — 15 minutes
FREE
Free 15-Minute Story Strategy Session
1:1 Session — 15 minutes
FREE
The 5x5 Method™
My signature coaching system – The 5x5 Method™ – is built on five pillars, each comprising five distinct principles. Together, they give you confident clarity for strategic storytelling in any high-stakes scenario.
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The 5 Essentials – What every story must contain
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The 5 Steps – How to build a story from scratch
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The 5 Types – What kind of story to tell and when
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The 5 Senses – How to make a story felt, not just heard
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The 5 Secrets – What takes a story from good to great
Learn the basics in a single session, build and polish two full stories in five, or master the entire system across ten to walk away with a complete five-story portfolio, ready for interviews, admissions, and beyond.
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The Story Starter
1:1 Session — 1 hour
$175
The Story Starter
1:1 Session — 1 hour
$175
The Story Builder
5 Sessions x 1 hour
$750
The Story Builder
5 Sessions x 1 hour
$750
The Story Portfolio
10 Sessions x 1 hour
$1,400
The Story Portfolio
10 Sessions x 1 hour
$1,400
Performance-Tested Storytelling
My understanding of what makes a story land comes from a lifetime in the performing arts. As an actor, comedian, and writer, I graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and have written for and appeared on series on HBO, MTV, Netflix, IFC, and Comedy Central, as well as in films for Paramount, Sony Pictures Classics, 20th Century Fox, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
I am also the creator and host of RISK!, the acclaimed weekly storytelling podcast now in its 17th year, which was named to The Podcast Pantheon as one of the 101 podcasts that changed the way we listen.
Whether you are preparing for a career pivot, a crucial presentation, or looking to unlock a future of greater possibility — the narrative mastery that captivates audiences on stage and screen is the secret to owning every room you walk into.
Stop sounding like a translated version of yourself. Your power is in your story.
Ask Me Anything!
Q&A — Video Answer
$39
Ask Me Anything!
Q&A — Video Answer
$39
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