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Your presentations don't inspire the action you want.
You struggle to communicate your value in ways that truly connect.
You want to be authentic without sacrificing professionalism.
Tell stories that connect, convince, and inspire action.
I help professionals like you communicate powerfully through storytelling.
I've developed my approach as a Moth GrandSLAM champion, founder of The Moth's Education Program, and experienced nonprofit director.
Work with me on your stories, and you'll learn how to build genuine connections, make complex ideas stick, and navigate the perfect balance between personal and professional.
Ready to transform your communication? Let's get started.
Hi, I'm Micaela Blei.
Hi, I'm Micaela Blei.
I help professionals like you communicate powerfully through storytelling.
I've developed my approach as a Moth GrandSLAM champion, founder of The Moth's Education Program, and experienced nonprofit director.
Work with me on your stories, and you'll learn how to build genuine connections, make complex ideas stick, and navigate the perfect balance between personal and professional.
Ready to transform your communication? Let's get started.
Micaela has an extraordinary combination of experience, technical skill and talent that allows her to understand and support storytellers in a unique and special way. Unlike some story coaches who have one approach that they apply to every storyteller, Micaela co-creates a developmental environment that serves the specific needs of each individual and allows the teller to discover their own voice and style.
Working with Micaela is empowering, revelatory and fun. I understood my own story much better after just 30 minutes with her.
“Working with Micaela is empowering, revelatory and fun.”
— Kat Koppett, CEO, Koppett
Ways to Work with me
What's on offer?
If you've got a high-stakes talk or presentation that needs to land just right, this is for you. Send me your keynote speech, pitch deck, leadership story, or brand narrative (up to 10 minutes or 2000 words), and I'll send you practical, supportive feedback.
The Story Audit
Let's chat for 30 minutes about your most pressing communication challenge. Think of it as speed-consulting: you bring your biggest question, and I'll bring insights from my years in storytelling, nonprofit leadership, and communication strategy. You'll walk away with new perspective and next steps.
Flash Consulting Call
My Story Tune Ups are 1:1 coaching packages that level up your narrative game, whether you need feedback on next week's board presentation or want to develop your leadership storytelling.
1:1 Story
Tune Ups
You want your entire team speaking the same storytelling language. My workshops bring game-changing communication strategies to your organization, building genuine connections while elevating everyone's skills.
Workshops for Teams & Orgs
Mary Poppins Guest Teaching
If you're looking for a speaker who delivers both substance and style, I got you. My keynotes are engaging, packed with insights, and — I'm not afraid to say it — genuinely entertaining.
Keynotes
Yes, I really call it that! I'll swoop into your group coaching program, course or retreat, sprinkle some storytelling magic, and help your participants find their genuine voices. Then I’ll fly away with my umbrella. It's engaging, it's transformative, and your people will actually enjoy it.
Got a high-stakes talk or presentation that needs to land just right? Send me your keynote speech, pitch deck, leadership story, or brand narrative (up to 10 minutes or 2000 words), and I'll share practical, supportive feedback.
The Story Audit
Need a quick storytelling boost? Let's chat for 30 minutes about your most pressing communication challenge. Think of it as speed-consulting—you bring your biggest question, and I'll bring insights from my years in storytelling, nonprofit leadership, and communication strategy.
Flash Consulting Call
When your professional communication needs that extra polish. My Story Tune Ups are 1:1 coaching packages that level up your narrative game, whether you need feedback on next week's board presentation or want to develop your leadership storytelling.
1:1 Story
Tune Ups
Want your entire team speaking the same storytelling language? My workshops bring game-changing communication strategies to your organization, building genuine connections while elevating everyone's skills.
Workshops for Teams & Orgs
Mary Poppins Guest Teaching
If you're looking for a speaker who delivers both substance and style, this is for you. My keynotes are engaging, packed with insights, and — I'm not afraid to say it — genuinely entertaining.
Keynotes
Yes, I really call it that! I'll swoop into your group coaching program, course or retreat, sprinkle some storytelling magic, and help your participants find their genuine voices. Then I’ll fly away with my umbrella. It's engaging, it's transformative, and your people will actually enjoy it.
My Audible Original memoir "You Will Not Recognize Your Life" reached #2 in its category in just 3 months. Hear my own storytelling in action!
A great intro to telling personal stories, for lots of reasons -- not just onstage.
Read my guide in Psyche magazine
A guide to telling stories
A bi-weekly* publication for the story-obsessed. Join me as I explore narrative strategies, cultural storytelling, and the fascinating mechanics behind great stories.
Subscribe to The Story Letter
A Newsletter
Brand new and coming soon! A 10-episode journey through the art of personal storytelling.
Brand new and coming soon! A 10-episode journey through the art of personal storytelling.
