Primary industry: Communication | Secondary industry: Consulting
Michael Dargie is a published author with Dundurn Press, Toronto. His book, BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From ‘Meh’ To Memorable, hits stores on April 29th. As a branding expert, storyteller, and creative force, he’s dedicated his career to helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists find, shape, and share their stories in a way that sticks. His career includes serving as the Communication Director for Service Intelligence, a Customer Experience Management firm, from 2000 to 2005. He later taught in the Communication faculty at Mount Royal University before founding his own creative agency—still thriving today—where he works with clients around the world. He’s also a trusted mentor and partner with Calgary Economic Development and Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program, regularly sharing his expertise at incubators, colleges, and universities. Michael has logged more hours on stage than your average rock band—spinning tales about creativity, branding, and the art of making people give a damn. He’s a director, performer, and creative chaos agent with Loose Moose Theatre Company and Dropbear and Panda Productions. As the host of the multi-nominated RebelRebel Podcast, he shines a spotlight on creative rebels and entrepreneurs who are shaking things up. When he’s not crushing deadlines, he’s either riding his motorcycle, scuba diving, or writing his next book.