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You want more than a cookie-cutter workshop.
If you’ve found your way here, I’m guessing you’re not just looking for a professional development workshop. You want an experience for your team that will leave them inspired, connected and telling better stories at work.
You recognize that standard corporate communication isn't creating the impact you need. Riveting, honest, impactful storytelling and communication is no longer a “nice to have” in your work. It’s essential if you want to engage your audience, drive your funding, and inspire your team.
You know how important authentic communication is for driving results—but high-impact storytelling isn't exactly your thing. That’s why I’m here.
You want more than a cookie-cutter workshop.
If you’ve found your way here, I’m guessing you’re not just looking for a professional development workshop. You want an experience for your team that will leave them inspired, connected and telling better stories at work.
You recognize that standard corporate communication isn't creating the impact you need. Riveting, honest, impactful storytelling and communication is no longer a “nice to have” in your work. It’s essential if you want to engage your audience, drive your funding, and inspire your team.
You know how important authentic communication is for driving results—but high-impact storytelling isn't exactly your thing. That’s why I’m here.
I work with professionals looking for...
Compelling presentations that audiences remember – and act on
Fundraising appeals that genuinely connect with donors and drive results
Ways to build genuine connection without crossing professional boundaries
Communication techniques that feel authentic rather than manipulative
Clear frameworks to make complex ideas accessible and memorable
Leadership messages that inspire your team to take action
I work with professionals looking for...
Compelling presentations that audiences remember – and act on
Fundraising appeals that genuinely connect with donors and drive results
Ways to build genuine connection without crossing professional boundaries
Communication techniques that feel authentic rather than manipulative
Clear frameworks to make complex ideas accessible and memorable
Leadership messages that inspire your team to take action
Give your team an inspiring, fun professional development experience.
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Deliver expert guidance backed by both academic research and real-world experience
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Customize content that speaks to your specific industry and challenges
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Provide practical frameworks you can apply immediately—not just theoretical concepts
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And you're looking for a storytelling partner who will:
Let's do all that, and more.
Introducing:
Customized storytelling workshops for teams, organizations, and groups that transform how your people communicate.
Customized storytelling workshops for teams, organizations, and groups that transform how your people communicate.
Workshops for Teams & Orgs
I help teams and organizations harness the power of storytelling to transform their communication.
My approach combines academic rigor with real-world experience: I founded The Moth's Education Program, created their widely-used curriculum, and hold a PhD in Education focused on narrative. And as an award-winning storyteller featured on This American Life, The Moth and Audible, I practice what I teach.
I've designed workshops for organizations from Spotify to Yale University, helping professionals communicate authentically while creating meaningful impact. With me, your team won't just learn theory—they'll get inspired, and they'll get practical tools to use long after our time together.
Hi, I'm Micaela.
I help teams and organizations harness the power of storytelling to transform their communication.
My approach combines academic rigor with real-world experience: I founded The Moth's Education Program, created their widely-used curriculum, and hold a PhD in Education focused on narrative. And as an award-winning storyteller featured on This American Life, The Moth and Audible, I practice what I teach.
I've designed workshops for organizations from Spotify to Yale University, helping professionals communicate authentically while creating meaningful impact. With me, your team won't just learn theory—they'll get inspired, and they'll get practical tools to use long after our time together.
Hi, I'm Micaela.
Micaela Blei led a Personal Storytelling workshop for our team last week and I’ve gotten nothing but glowing responses from our employees. Some of those comments were that it was the best creative team building activity we’ve had, that it made their day, and that Micaela had amazing energy. I would like to add that she made the sometimes alienating Zoom format welcoming and inclusive, and it truly felt like a community event in spite of the distance. She is obviously an expert at her craft and shared the basics of it with us in such an engaging way with very clear takeaways. I would highly recommend Micaela for storytelling workshops in any setting, she was wonderful to work with.
“I’ve gotten nothing but glowing responses from our employees. ”
— Leah Alvarez, DNA Marketing
I'll guide participants through the entire process, from helping people choose and refine their stories to emcee-ing the event itself.
What can we do together?
At this point, you might ask...
Single Workshop
A lively introduction to storytelling that's tailored to your industry and what you need to communicate. In this hands-on session, your team will learn skills they can use immediately in their next presentation, pitch, or communication challenge.
I'll share simple storytelling frameworks, show how they apply to your specific work, and guide everyone through practical exercises they can start using right away.
Workshop Series
The series typically includes:
- Storytelling strategies tailored to your communication goals
- Simple structures for different situations (presentations, fundraising, leadership)
- Group and Individual Practice with helpful feedback
- Ways to keep using these skills after our work together ends
One-on-One Coaching
Each coaching session includes:
- Questions beforehand to focus our work
- 30-60 minute personal consultation
- Recording and notes from our session
- Follow-up help to put feedback into action
Story Sharing Event
I customize each program to your organization's needs, schedule, and budget. Here are the core offerings that we can mix and match to create your group’s ideal experience:
Keynote
For more information about topics and availability, check out my KEYNOTE PAGE [link].
Yes! Take me to the inquiry form.
I guide participants through the entire process, from helping people choose and refine their stories to emcee-ing the event itself.
What can we do together?
At this point, you might ask...
Single Workshop
A lively introduction to storytelling that's tailored to your industry and needs. In this hands-on session, your team will learn skills they can use immediately in their next presentation, pitch, or communication challenge.
I'll share simple storytelling frameworks, show how they apply to your specific work, and guide everyone through practical exercises they can start using right away.
Workshop Series
The series typically includes:
- Storytelling strategies tailored to your communication goals
- Simple structures for different situations (presentations, fundraising, leadership)
- Group and Individual Practice with helpful feedback
- Ways to keep using these skills after our work together ends
One-on-One Coaching
Each coaching session includes:
- Questions beforehand to focus our work
- 30-60 minute personal consultation
- Recording and notes from our session
- Follow-up help to put feedback into action
Story Sharing Event
I customize each program to your organization's needs, schedule, and budget. Here are the core offerings that we can mix and match to create your group’s ideal experience:
Keynotes
For more information about topics and availability, check out my KEYNOTE PAGE [link].
Yes! Take me to the inquiry form.
The A-Z of working with me
Here are the steps for bringing me to your org:
Scheduling & delivery
Custom design
Deposit and contract
Proposal
Discovery Call
Follow-up
After you fill out the inquiry form, we'll schedule a no-obligation call to chat about what you need, and see if we're a match for working together.
Based on our conversation, I’ll share a customized program and investment details, usually with a couple of options to choose from.
A 10% deposit secures your date(s).
I'll create materials tailored to your organization.
Programs delivered virtually or in-person.
I’ll share resources and implementation support after our work together.
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"You and your team were marvelous beyond expression. Thank you so much for being exactly what they needed (and wanted) at this point in their training. Your listening skills, your cultural sensitivity, your ability to connect with the 'audience' of new teachers through the Zoom screen and embody what you were teaching was wonderful. One of the participants who is a professional educator said that not only was the content brilliant and illuminating, but that the level of pedagogy and teaching method was so incredibly sophisticated and impactful."
"You and your team were marvelous beyond expression. "
-- Spirit Rock Organizer
Spirit Rock is a spiritual training institution in the Insight Meditation tradition, grounded in the Buddha's teachings in the Pāli discourses.
"You and your team were marvelous beyond expression. Thank you so much for being exactly what they needed (and wanted) at this point in their training. Your listening skills, your cultural sensitivity, your ability to connect with the 'audience' of new teachers through the Zoom screen and embody what you were teaching was wonderful. One of the participants who is a professional educator said that not only was the content brilliant and illuminating, but that the level of pedagogy and teaching method was so incredibly sophisticated and impactful."
- Explored why storytelling is effective in their deep leadership work
- Shared story ideas in a carefully designed, low-pressure way that engaged even the storytelling skeptics
- Applied a flexible storytelling framework right away to their story ideas
- Celebrated with a "final share" of personal stories they could use in their own leadership practice
By the end of our time together, the cohort was excitedly giving one another skilled story feedback, planning their next stories, and reflecting on the power of the experience to bring them together.
Spirit Rock leaders had taken my signature introductory workshop at a retreat center in Mexico, and they wanted to bring my work to their Teacher Training Program, to build community and dive deep into storytelling for dharma.
The Before
The Client
What we did
In their words
Case Study: Spirit Rock
What's possible?
What's the cost?
Because every program has different needs, I offer customized packages. Programs typically range from $2,000-$7,000 depending on:
Session length and format
Number of participants
Inclusion of 1:1 coaching components
Virtual or in-person delivery
I offer adjusted rates for educational institutions and nonprofits.
I accept a maximum of 5 guest teaching engagements per month to make sure each one gets my full creativity and attention. We can talk about scheduling on our discovery call!
Investment & Availability
Thank you so much for your time and talent. This was the best webinar I've ever attended (and I've attended SO.MANY.) I will be working on taking some of your points and applying them to my work as a grant writer. I find it easier to tell stories verbally, but the way you broke down the elements of story really helps how I can tell stories in written word.
“This was the best webinar I've ever attended.”
— Participant, Girl Scouts USA Fundraising Workshop
First, I bring real-world credibility your team will respect. I'm not just a consultant with theories - I've performed my own stories on platforms like The Moth and This American Life, and I've published a hit audio memoir. My strategies come from direct experience with high-stakes storytelling.
And I didn't just take a weekend workshop and decide to start teaching. I built The Moth's education program from the ground up and wrote the curriculum now used worldwide. I've guided hundreds of professionals from nervous beginners to confident communicators.
What makes my workshops especially valuable for professional teams is my unique combination of expertise:
Why choose me for your team's storytelling needs?
Still reading? Maybe you're wondering...
I get professional contexts.
Having worked with organizations from Spotify to Yale University, I recognize the different storytelling challenges in different sectors. Whether you're in tech, finance, nonprofit, or education, I adapt my approach to your industry's communication needs.
My workshops provide clear frameworks that work for analytical thinkers while creating space for creative exploration. This balance ensures everyone on your team finds value, regardless of their communication style.
There's no generic workshop here. I'll talk to you about your organization's culture, understand your specific communication challenges, and create a completely tailored experience aligned with your goals.
Storytelling involves vulnerability, but I'm thoughtful about creating a space where your team can develop authentic communication skills without feeling exposed or uncomfortable in a workplace context.
Let's be honest – professional development can sometimes feel like a checkbox exercise. I bring an approach that energizes your team and creates those breakthrough moments where people actually shift how they communicate.
After years of teaching storytelling to everyone from C-suite executives to fundraisers, I've mastered breaking sophisticated narrative concepts into practical tools your team can implement immediately.
I make the complex actionable.
I balance structure with flexibility.
I create meaningful engagement.
I customize everything.
I respect professional boundaries.
First, I bring real-world credibility your team will respect. I'm not just a consultant with theories - I've performed my own stories on platforms like The Moth and This American Life, and I've published a hit audio memoir. My strategies come from direct experience with high-stakes storytelling.
And I didn't just take a weekend workshop and decide to start teaching. I built The Moth's education program from the ground up and wrote the curriculum now used worldwide. I've guided hundreds of professionals from nervous beginners to confident communicators.
What makes my workshops especially valuable for professional teams is my unique combination of expertise:
Why choose me for your team's storytelling needs?
Still reading? Maybe you're wondering...
I get professional contexts.
Having worked with organizations from Spotify to Yale University, I recognize the different storytelling challenges in different sectors. Whether you're in tech, finance, nonprofit, or education, I adapt my approach to your industry's communication needs.
My workshops provide clear frameworks that work for analytical thinkers while creating space for creative exploration. This balance ensures everyone on your team finds value, regardless of their communication style.
There's no generic workshop here. I'll talk to you about your organization's culture, understand your specific communication challenges, and create a completely tailored experience aligned with your goals.
Storytelling involves vulnerability, but I'm thoughtful about creating a space where your team can develop authentic communication skills without feeling exposed or uncomfortable in a workplace context.
Let's be honest – professional development can sometimes feel like a checkbox exercise. I bring an approach that energizes your team and creates those breakthrough moments where people actually shift how they communicate.
After years of teaching storytelling to everyone from C-suite executives to fundraisers, I've mastered breaking sophisticated narrative concepts into practical tools your team can implement immediately.
I make the complex actionable.
I balance structure with flexibility.
I create meaningful engagement.
I customize everything.
I respect professional boundaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers
Absolutely! My "safe conditions for daring decisions" philosophy creates an environment where everyone can participate comfortably at their own pace. I've designed approaches that work for diverse thinking styles and comfort levels, so no one feels put on the spot.
I plan to offer digital courses and "story circle" activity guides in 2026 that will be more accessible for various budget levels. Subscribe to The Story Letter to be the first to hear when these resources launch.
I focus on genuine expression within practical frameworks, instead of formulaic "tips and tricks." I customize every workshop, drawing on both academic research and real-world storytelling experience. And participants consistently describe my workshops as "highly entertaining" and engaging.
I work with nonprofits, universities, corporations, creative companies, professional associations, and leadership teams across sectors. If your work involves human communication, storytelling can help.
Currently, I don't offer "train the trainer" models, though I'm developing resources for this in the future.
Will this work for my more introverted team members?
What types of organizations do you work with?
Can you just give me the curriculum for me to teach/lead my team?
How are your workshops different from standard communication training?
This is a bit outside of my organization's budget. Do you offer other services?
I'm typically booking about 2 months in advance, though I occasionally have earlier openings. Reach out and we can discuss what might work for your timeline and needs.
How soon can we get started?
I have another question. How can I get in touch?
I'd love to hear from you! Fill out the inquiry form here or email me directly at hello@micaelablei.com. Or schedule a call, and we can chat about your questions!
I believe in working with folks whose values align with mine. My work is built on principles of inclusion, equity, and social justice – so I don't partner with organizations that promote or support policies that limit human rights.
Not sure if we're aligned? Let's chat about it! I'm always open to conversations about values and mission.
What kinds of organizations do you work with?
Currently, I don't offer "train the trainer" models, though I'm developing resources for this in the future.
I focus on genuine expression within practical frameworks, instead of formulaic "tips and tricks." I customize every workshop, drawing on both academic research and real-world storytelling experience. And participants consistently describe my workshops as "highly entertaining" and engaging.
I'm typically booking about 2 months in advance, though I occasionally have earlier openings. Reach out and we can discuss what might work for your timeline and needs.
I work with nonprofits, universities, corporations, creative companies, professional associations, and leadership teams across sectors. If your work involves human communication, storytelling can help.
Can you just give me the curriculum for me to teach/lead my team?
What types of organizations do you work with?
How soon can we get started?
How are your workshops different from standard communication training?
This is a bit outside of my organization's budget. Do you offer other services?
Will this work for my more introverted team members?
Absolutely! My "safe conditions for daring decisions" philosophy creates an environment where everyone can participate comfortably at their own pace. I've designed approaches that work for diverse thinking styles and comfort levels, so no one feels put on the spot.
I have another question. How can I get in touch?
I plan to offer digital courses and "story circle" activity guides in 2026 that will be more accessible for various budget levels. Subscribe to The Story Letter to be the first to hear when these resources launch.
I'd love to hear from you! Fill out the inquiry form here or email me directly at hello@micaelablei.com. or schedule a call and we can chat about it.
What kinds of organizations do you work with?
I believe in working with folks whose values align with mine. My work is built on principles of inclusion, equity, and social justice – so I don't partner with organizations that promote or support policies that limit human rights.
Not sure if we're aligned? Let's chat about it! I'm always open to conversations about values and mission.
