Michael McRay
Certified Experiential Coach, Award-winning Author, and Keynote Speaker
Top-rated coaching in storytelling, personal development, or public speaking (TEDx especially)
Sought-after keynotes
Leadership development and team building experiences
Narrative organizational consulting
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Watch my 2022 TEDx from Nashville.
This is my most personal, vulnerable talk. It’s my story of how relentless self-curiosity has helped me heal from trauma. I share how I went from being voted “Best All Around” in high school to journaling self-hatred messages to finally attempting suicide. And I share the realization I had in 2019 that explained it all.
Plus, you’ll learn how all this led me to the work I do now—founding the Becoming Restoried coaching program.
“I get the privilege of curating one of the world’s premier gatherings for storytellers. After 6 years of events and 100+ speakers, Michael remains one of our top-rated and most-loved speakers. That’s why we have continued to partner with him not only as a speaker, but a go-to coach for our community.
He’s quite simply one of the best there is.”
— HARRIS III @harrisiii
FOUNDER OF ISTORIA COLLECTIVE, DIRECTOR OF STORY GATHERINGS
Are you caught in story of shame, self-doubt, pain, limitation, or grief? It’s time to step into a new chapter of your story. In my experiential coaching program, I’ll walk you through my unique, high-impact process of Becoming Restoried. Online group cohorts or in-person solo intensives available.
Restory your life. Make peace with yourself.
No one can resist a good story.
Data won’t reengage burn-outs, solve conflict, or inspired innovation—and facts alone won’t galvanize support. You need people to believe in you. And yet, without a message that connects emotionally, you’ll miss your opportunity to make a greater impact on the world.
But when you frame your work through storytelling, you draw people in and make them want to engage with you.
That’s why I work with leaders and organizations to implement rich storytelling cultures that support alignment and connection.
I believe everyone inherently is a storyteller—and when you learn how to harness that power for good, you can change the world.
Elevate your story.
If mission relies on message, then you need to tell the right story to connect with people. But how do you practically go about doing that in a way that’s authentic and compelling?
I understand the power of stories—and the paralyzing feeling of trying to figure out how to use them.
That’s why I’ve dedicated my career to helping people like you tell better stories.
Through personal coaching, I help you develop a story-oriented mindset and give you the practical skills and tools you need so your stories land with impact.
You already have a story. I’m just here to help you find it and amplify it to the world.
Raise your narrative intelligence with my email series.
In this three-week email series, I share crucial story learning that will level-up your narrative intelligence, cultivate a story mindset, and increase your potential for impact and influence.
Leave a lasting impact.
Share compelling stories that inspire action.
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I believe everyone has a story worth telling—the challenge is learning how to steward it well. Through team workshops, individual coaching, and keynotes, I give you the tools and skills you need to identify, develop, and share engaging stories about the work you do.
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Data and facts alone can only go so far in inspiring someone to support you and your mission. By using stories to relate as a team and speak to your audience, you’re centering the humanity of your work which in turn leads to more empathy and connection.
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If no one believes in you or your mission, it’s going to be near impossible to accomplish your goals. But with a clear, compelling message, you can not only inspire your own teammates to be all in but also engage your target audience, generating greater impact.
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While learning how to resolve conflict and strategically talk about your mission might sound serious, I promise we will also have a lot of fun. My goal is to give you a framework for creating more energetic, creative, collaborative workspaces so my time with you reflects that environment. Laughter is strongly encouraged.
