Corporate
Culture, leadership, and change — through story.
- Make a Point, Tell a Story — the signature keynote for teams
- Leadership Through Storytelling
- The Story-Driven Team: culture you can hear
Speaking
Audiences leave inspired, laughing, and ready to act.
For forty years, Michael has helped conferences, corporations, churches, and classrooms turn ordinary gatherings into unforgettable moments — through the oldest and most human technology on earth: a well-told story.
What Audiences Take Home
Not just applause — action.
Every talk is designed around the moment after the applause fades. Here's what audiences carry with them.
Inspired
They leave believing their own story matters — and that they can tell it well.
Connected
Strangers laugh together, lean in together, and remember they are more alike than different.
Equipped
They take home a practical framework for turning ordinary moments into messages that stick.
Ready to Act
They go back to their teams, families, and pulpits with a story they'll tell on Monday.
"A story is the shortest distance between two hearts."
Keynotes By Audience
A talk for every room.
Every program is customized to your theme and audience. Below are the categories Michael speaks to most often — pick a starting point and we'll shape it to your event.
Associations & Conferences
The opening or closing keynote your audience will quote for years.
- The Power of Story
- Stories That Move a Room
- Featured teller sets and emcee programming
Churches & Faith Communities
Preaching, testimony, and community shaped by sacred story.
- The Stories We Live By
- Finding Strength Through Adversity
- Fearless Faith
Education
For teachers, students, and lifelong learners.
- Storytelling in the Classroom
- Lessons From a Lifetime
- The Craft of a Memorable Talk
Storytelling Festivals
Featured teller. Emcee. Workshop leader.
- Featured concert sets, 45–75 minutes
- Workshop: Finding Your True Stories
- Master of Ceremonies for main-stage programming
Communication & Leadership
For anyone whose job is to be heard.
- Make a Point, Tell a Story
- The Message That Sticks
- Executive Storytelling for Leaders
What planners say
Book him once, quote him for years.
"Michael held a room of 800 leaders in the palm of his hand. He has the rarest gift — making every person feel he was speaking only to them."
Patricia Howell
Executive Director, National Leadership Council
"I have watched dozens of keynote speakers. Michael Brundy is in a category of his own — warm, wise, and unforgettable."
James Whitlock
Past President, Tejas Storytelling Association
"Our people were still quoting his stories a month later. That never happens. Book him."
Rev. Daniel Ortiz
Senior Pastor, Grace Fellowship
"He made our conference. Laughter, tears, standing ovation — and every attendee left with a takeaway they used on Monday."
Karen Blackwell
Conference Chair, Regional Educators Summit
Booking Packages
Three ways to work together.
Every package is tailored to your audience, your moment, and your message.
45–60 minutes
Keynote
A focused, story-driven keynote tailored to your event theme, audience, and desired takeaway.
Best for
Conferences, banquets, leadership meetings, community events
What's included
- Pre-event planning call
- Customized stories and takeaways
- Audience Q&A
- Digital promotion kit
3–4 hours
Half-Day Workshop
Interactive skill-building for groups who want to leave with usable tools, not just inspiration.
Best for
Leadership teams, educators, sales teams, storytellers
What's included
- Custom exercises and worksheets
- Small-group breakout practice
- Personal feedback on drafts
- Follow-up resource guide
6–8 hours
Full-Day Retreat
A deeper immersion combining keynote energy, hands-on practice, and one-on-one coaching rounds.
Best for
Executive teams, boards, faith communities, association retreats
What's included
- Everything in the half-day workshop
- Multiple storytelling modules
- Individual coaching rounds
- Post-event check-in call
Workshop based on the book
Make a Point, Tell a Story — the Workshop.
A hands-on, half-day or full-day session built directly on Michael's signature book. Participants learn the Make a Point method, draft their own true story, and leave with a personal story library they will use the very next week.
- Live teaching from the book's six core principles
- Guided story-drafting in small groups
- Personal coaching rounds with Michael
- A copy of the book for every participant
For teams that want more
A complete corporate curriculum.
The book and workshop are also the foundation of a six-module corporate storytelling curriculum — delivered as a cohort program, a two-day intensive, or train-the-trainer.
Explore the curriculumSpeaker Sheet
Everything event planners need.
Bio, programs, A/V requirements, and high-res photos in one PDF.
Ready to talk?
Let's find the right fit for your event.
Share a few details and Michael will respond within two business days with availability and next steps.