Michael Kass

Story & Spirit

Facilitation, convening design, training and coaching for leaders & teams dedicated to building a new story

How do we meet the times?

The way we, individually and collectively, have been approaching leadership and change no longer feels equal to the challenges we’re in. Perhaps it never did.

Over the past 10 years, the Story & Spirit approach has evolved to incorporate powerful facilitation, storytelling, healing and contemplative practices all with the aim of bringing humanity, deep resilience, and a sense of the Sacred back into your work so that you can align around and achieve your goals with greater ease.

Welcome to Story & Spirit!

Let’s Work Together

Facilitation & Convenings

Powerful conversations
Engagement
Humanity
Impact
Play

Workshops & Training

Experiential Learning
Measurable Impact
Storytelling
Wellbeing
Values

Executive Coaching

Leading Through Complexity
Cultivating Awareness
Powerful Tools
Greater Ease
Head & Heart

Check out our new, comprehensive course on storytelling for social impact leaders and organizations!

‘The best storytelling course I’ve ever taken.’
(Leila Fitzgerald, Messaging & Communication Strategist)

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Testimonials

  • “As my coach, Michael is remarkable. He knew exactly how to temper his questions and hold the space in a respectful, sensitive way to bring out my confidence.

    Janet McIntyre, ML, CPCC

  • “I was referred to Michael for his coaching and by our second session, I had increased clarity and confidence in my work. I credit his one of a kind coaching for my success in pitching and fundraising.

    Rachel Sumekh, Founder Emeritus of Swipe Out Hunger

  • “While we may not know it, we all have the ability to be amazing storytellers. Michael's workshop teaches you the tactical skills to tell stories effectively while also building your confidence to embrace the authentic storyteller inside.

    Nonprofit Storytelling Workshop Participant

  • “This was such a thoughtfully-led experience. Michael created a sense of equality and openness in the room, and helped surface some important themes that need to be considered and addressed."

    Facilitation Client

  • What an unforgettable class we had with you yesterday! It was engaging and transformational, and they wanted to go on even longer.

    Dr. Kofi Osei-Kusi, President, Pan-African Leadership Institute (PALI)

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Without compassion, we will never know anyone or anything, not even our own story. Too much judgement, too many ideas and attitudes will stand in the way of the fundamental principle that we are similar to, connected with, and part of everything else.

— Deena Metzger