Michael

Thompson

Communication Strategist & Storytelling Coach

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Michael Thompson is a storytelling and communication strategist, MBA leadership lecturer, and writer based in small-town Catalunya. He Works in a lot of different lanes. But when you clear the smoke and titles, my job revolves around one thing: "words" - how to write them to build connections and how to say them to inspire positive action.

He's helped 200+ people ranging from CEOs of multinationals to award-winning entrepreneurs to recent college grads to communicate with greater confidence and impact. His career advise has been read by over ten million people across dozens of mainstream media outlets like Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, Crunchbase, Apple News, MSN, and many more.

He's currently lecturer in Communication and leadership for students pursuing their masters at EAE Business School in Barcelona and has recently published "Shy by Design" a book with the motivation and action steps to embrace shyness as the superpower that it is.

Masterclass

Communicating with Clarity and Conviction

The key to confidently expressing who you are today is taking the time to learn from your past. By working together, you can expect a deep dive into your experiences with the end goal of crafting your story to interview, present, and sell with clarity with conviction.

Day 2

Morning

Barcelona

Masterclass

Communicating with Clarity and Conviction

The key to confidently expressing who you are today is taking the time to learn from your past. By working together, you can expect a deep dive into your experiences with the end goal of crafting your story to interview, present, and sell with clarity with conviction.

Day 2

Morning

Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

May 5-6, 2025

70 Spots

Barcelona, Spain

May 5-6

70 Spots

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How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?

  • Ateliers offered a unique blend of networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and practical takeaways that are essential for any leader.

    Tommasso, UX Lead

  • The Leadership Atelier is a wonderful opportunity to combine "soft skill training for CX leaders" & finding interesting international peers.

    Kristina G, Senior UX Manager

  • If you’re looking for answers to those burning questions about leadership – this is where you’re most likely to find them!

    Elena, UX Lead

  • Amazing people, inspiring facilitators and a great location.

    Felix, Lead UX Designer

  • I'm returning home with so many ideas and tools, having met many other leaders and learnt a lot from these discussions. Thank you so much!

    Stefanie, Lead Designer

  • The format we were all looking for so desperately

    Christian, UX Manager

  • I came away from the event with many new insights and strategies, and a profound sense of connection, knowing I've made friends with some truly inspiring and caring people.

    Matt, Senior Designer

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