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Michael Ashley

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Orange County, California, United States · 1 connection

Michael Ashley Publishing

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About

As a prolific author, dynamic speaker, and former Disney screenwriter, I've dedicated my career to helping CEOs, innovators, and organizations communicate their unique narratives to the world. With over 50 published books, including five bestsellers, I'm a trusted name in thought leadership and brand storytelling. My work has appeared in HuffPost, Entertainment Weekly, the United Nations' ITU News, The Orange County Business Journal, Yahoo! Finance, Fox Sports, and The Boston Herald, reaching diverse audiences on topics ranging from AI and Big Data to business ethics and the transformative power of storytelling. For CEOs and innovators, establishing authority and building trust in their industries has become more essential—and challenging—than ever. Through creating books, articles, and tailored presentations, I help premier clients secure the respect and attention needed to drive revenue, even in a crowded digital landscape. I’m also fortunate to be frequently invited to speak at events where I can lead workshops and keynotes that deliver tangible results. My storytelling workshops are especially popular, empowering business leaders to use narrative techniques to close deals, attr

Experience

Accomplishments - Books PublishedMichael Ashley Publishing
Oct 2016
Public Speaker/Thought LeaderMichael Ashley Publishing
Sep 2016 to Jun 2024
Owner, Creative Content SpecialistMichael Ashley Publishing
Sep 2015 to Jun 2024
ColumnistForbes
Sep 2018
ColumnistEntrepreneur Magazine SA
Jun 2019 to May 2024
Co-HostChanging the Story Podcast
May 2020 to Jun 2021
Adjunct ProfessorChapman University
Aug 2019 to Jun 2020
Story Consultant, Girl Vs MonsterDisney Entertainment
Oct 2011 to Oct 2012
Script DevelopmentCreative Artists Agency
Sep 2007 to Oct 2009
InternCindy Cowan Entertainment Inc
Jan 2006 to Jun 2007

Education

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Screenwriting
2005 to 2007
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor's degree Major: Philosophy; Minor: Journalism
1998 to 2002
City St George’s, University of London
Philosophy
2000 to 2001