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Michael Ashley

Best-Selling Author; Columnist & Screenwriter

Michael Ashley
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Spokane, WA, USA
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Live Event: $30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Event: $10,000 - $20,000
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Authors, Entertainment, Host & Emcee, Human Resources, Leadership, Podcast Hosts, Storytelling, Television & Film
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Michael Ashley Biography

With over 50 published books, including five bestsellers, Michael Ashley is a recognized authority in thought leadership and brand storytelling.

A former Disney screenwriter and Chapman University professor, Ashley is also a columnist for Forbes and Entrepreneur. His expertise has been featured across KTLA, HuffPost, Entertainment Weekly, the United Nations' ITU News, The Orange County Business Journal, The Orange County Register, The National Examiner, Yahoo News!, Finance, Fox Sports, and The Boston Herald. As a co-host of Changing the Story Podcast and the United Nations’ Artistic Intelligence series, he has reached diverse audiences on topics ranging from AI and Big Data to business ethics and the transformative power of storytelling.

Ashley is dedicated to helping CEOs, innovators, and organizations communicate their unique narratives with the world.

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Michael Ashley Speaking Topics

  • Are You Ready for Your Closeup? Why You Need to Become a Thought Leader to Have A Blockbuster Year

    Is it increasingly harder to stand out in your field? Are you worried AI will make you obsolete? And do you struggle with business development? Then you must become a thought leader. It’s not a vanity thing. It’s about earning more revenue. In this talk/interactive workshop, Michael Ashley will teach you storytelling secrets from Tinseltown and the Publishing world. More importantly, he will show you how to earn your prospects’ trust, leading to more money in 2024.

    By the end of this talk, you will be able to:

    • Decide your thought leader lane.
    • Design your platform
    • Develop your message for prime time.

  • How to Tell a Hollywood-Worthy Story to Attract & Retain Top Talent

    As business owners and leaders, we face a common challenge: how to convince the right people to work with us. Trust is the biggest hurdle. You need to convince prospective employees why they should work with you. Likewise, you need to tell the right internal story to keep your people invested and engaged. In The Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting age, how do you do this?

    Through storytelling. After all, it’s no accident we tell parables to children to help them make sense of the world. As humans, we understand life through stories. In this talk/interactive workshop, Michael Ashley will teach you how to deliver a story to attract and retain top talent. After all, your people are still a company’s most valuable assets

  • How Hollywood Can Teach You to Write a Case Study That Converts

    Want to earn more business? Then you must show—not tell—what you do. Just like a Tinseltown screenwriter. Your prospects have limited time and attention spans. So, how do you best convey what’s in it for them? Through case studies to connect with hearts and minds. In this talk/interactive workshop, Michael Ashley will teach you CBO—his proprietary formula:

    Create the Hook Bring the Pain Offer the Reversal

    By the end of this talk, you will be able to:

    • Hook prospects with a compelling story about your business.
    • Write/tell a story about your company demonstrating your value.
    • Confidently talk about how you help your clients, leading to more revenue.

  • The Future Belongs to the Creative: Thriving in the Age of AI

    Are you concerned that AI and automation will replace your role? Do you feel uncertain about how to stay relevant as technology rapidly advances? Creativity is not just a “nice-to-have” skill—it’s a critical advantage. This talk explores why creativity will remain irreplaceable in an AI-driven world and how you can cultivate it to lead in your field. An expert in both storytelling and AI’s impact on creative industries, Michael will share insights on harnessing creativity as your ultimate edge.

    By the end of this talk, you will be able to:

    • Identify the creative strengths that set you apart from AI automation
    • Apply AI to your creative process
    • Future-proof your career path ensuring you remain indispensable in a tech-driven world

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Michael Ashley Books

  • Creative Destruction: How ESG Mandates Are Destroying Capitalism, Costing You Money, and Wrecking America
    Creative Destruction: How ESG Mandates Are Destroying Capitalism, Costing You Money, and Wrecking America
  • We Have Liftoff: Envisioning Your Place in the Orbital Age
    We Have Liftoff: Envisioning Your Place in the Orbital Age
  • Neuromined: Triumphing over Technological Tyranny
    Neuromined: Triumphing over Technological Tyranny
  • The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges
    The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges
  • Own the A.I. Revolution: Unlock Your Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Disrupt Your Competition
    Own the A.I. Revolution: Unlock Your Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Disrupt Your Competition

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    Michael Ashley is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Entertainment, Host & Emcee, Human Resources, Leadership, Podcast Hosts, Storytelling, Television & Film.

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Michael Ashley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Are You Ready for Your Closeup? Why You Need to Become a Thought Leader to Have A Blockbuster Year, How to Tell a Hollywood-Worthy Story to Attract & Retain Top Talent, How Hollywood Can Teach You to Write a Case Study That Converts and The Future Belongs to the Creative: Thriving in the Age of AI. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Ashley for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Michael Ashley generally travels from Spokane, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Lauritsen, Scott Mautz, Stan Phelps, Diane Guerrero and Spike Lee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Ashley for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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