Michael Margolis
Michael Margolis on Using Storytelling to Inspire & Influence
Michael Margolis
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Silicon Valley Storyteller; Bestselling Author; Expert on Storytelling and Innovation
Michael Margolis is a master storyteller and a trusted advisor to Google, Meta, and NASA. Often described as “one of the most thought-provoking speakers” audiences have heard, he has a unique ability to connect big ideas to business strategy, tech disruption, and organizational change.
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Michael Margolis is a master storyteller and trusted advisor to Google, Meta, and NASA. He specializes in communicating complex, technical, and disruptive ideas—without making people defensive. Often described as “one of the most thought-provoking speakers” audiences have heard, Margolis has a unique ability to connect big ideas to business strategy, technological disruption, and organizational change, leaving audiences inspired, empowered, and ready to take charge.
- CEO of Storied, Inc – a storytelling advisory and training firm for influence
- Long-time advisor to Silicon Valley execs at Meta, Google, Dolby, Uber, Salesforce
- Frequent keynoter for leadership summits, sales kick-offs, and user conferences
- 500+ top rated talks for Microsoft, Visa, SAP, Bloomberg, Moody’s, Zappos, others…
- Track record: has influenced $13+ billion dollars in investments thru executive buy-in
- Renown expert on strategic narrative: how to tell the story of innovation/disruption
- Trained as a cultural anthropologist; expert on change management/scaling growth
Margolis is an original thinker who never delivers a “canned talk.” As a polymath, he personalizes each message to the unique context, strategy, and language of every client. This approach allows him to create experiences that consistently exceed client expectations, with a 95% or higher positive rating from audiences. His talks are frequently described as ‘enlightening,’ ‘eye-opening,’ and ‘deeply actionable.’
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Michael Margolis’s Speech Topics
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Storytelling ROI: Influence at Scale
In a world of complexity, your narrative is a strategic asset. Michael Margolis, advisor to Google, Meta, and Salesforce, shares proven storytelling frameworks to convert complex ideas into executive-ready narratives that drive buy-in and fast-track results. Learn to simplify technical concepts, position disruption as a competitive advantage, and gain alignment on high-stakes decisions. This session equips you with the tools to turn ambiguity into clarity and influence stakeholders across the organization to maximize ROI on strategic initiatives and move your business forward with measurable impact.
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Story 10x: From the Impossible to the Inevitable
The future is unwritten—make your story the force that drives it. Michael Margolis, advisor to Google, Meta, and Salesforce, shares the Story 10x method for influencing at scale. Learn how to simplify the complex, inspire belief in ambitious goals, and win buy-in for even the most disruptive ideas. As rapid change reshapes every industry, you’ll gain the tools to convert resistance into momentum and uncertainty into clear vision. With the right narrative, you’ll turn the impossible into the inevitable.
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Leading Change: Building Buy-in That Lasts
Change is hard, but telling the right story can make it easier. Michael Margolis, advisor to Google, Meta, and Salesforce, shows you how to reduce resistance by tapping into the power of belonging. Beyond logic and data, effective change hinges on oxytocin—the brain’s “belonging molecule.” Learn how to reframe fear into possibility and turn uncertainty into shared commitment. Discover the narrative strategies that transform resistance into engagement, making people feel invested in the journey, not opposed to it. When you lead with storytelling, you lead change that sticks.
Works by Michael Margolis
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Story 10x: Turn the Impossible Into the Inevitable
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