I tell stories.

I’ll help you tell yours.

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  • As a storytelling coach, Micaela is a both sharp edge, able to cut into the heart of a story to find what makes it tick, and gentle encouragement personified.

    Nimisha Ladva

  • The first time I talked in front of a mic, I was six. I froze and cried on stage. Today, thanks to Micaela's workshop, I'm being a grownup and holding a hand out to my inner kid, and leading us back to the stage.

    L.U., Story/Shift Student

  • Micaela's workshop was a space for us to be our fullest, most confident selves. I felt encouraged without ever feeling unsafe. I felt challenged while always feeling held.

    C.B., Story/Shift Student

  • Micaela Blei, PhD is a wizard at storytelling.

    Meg Ferrill, Nimbly Insights


Want to tell better stories?

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I’ve coached hundreds of storytellers and won multiple Moth GrandSLAMs.

In The Story Letter, you'll find new ways to think, talk about, and change your life with storytelling.

I’m Micaela Blei.

I've got 25 years of teaching experience, 13 years coaching storytellers, and a PhD in Education from NYU— where my research was about (you guessed it) storytelling.

My storytelling curriculum is used by thousands of teachers and students worldwide.

I’ve won multiple Moth GrandSLAMs, toured nationally with my stories and I’m releasing my audio memoir in 2024. So I walk the walk.

I believe that stories don’t just connect us, they help create us. So telling YOUR story might just change your life a little.

Want to hear a story?

I won the NYC Moth GrandSLAM with this one. It’s about a history project I did with my third graders and how it went very, very wrong.

Content note: Funny, not too intense, and kid-appropriate.

Tell Your Story.

  • Story Coaching

    Work with me one on one with a story tune-up. You’ll level up your story, project or presentation with clarity and confidence. I’ve coached about a thousand storytellers at this point— from personal projects to high-stakes career-making pitches. I’m taking just a few new 1:1 clients in 2024. Let’s create something you’re proud of!

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  • Workshops

    No one understands you like your storytelling friends. I partner with organizations, schools and group coaching programs to bring an expert perspective on storytelling in practice. My workshops are invitations to reflection, full of concrete strategies, and most of all— really, really fun.

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  • Story Talks

    Give your audience or organization the professional development session of their dreams: storytelling! In these fun, interactive keynotes, attendees learn how to use storytelling to better communicate, listen and lead. My talks are tailored to your group’s specific needs— education, marketing, team-building, leadership and management.

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