Jamie Mackenzie: Stories. Change. Lives.

Jamie Mackenzie

BESTSELLING AUTHOR | SPEAKER | COACH | FRACTIONAL LEADER

The storytelling expert helping people and organisations grow in a world where the human skills have never mattered more.

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Trusted by leaders and brands around the world.

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THE ORIGIN STORY

It started with 28 bags of sprouts

Christmas Eve 1998, a greengrocer's in Ramsgate, a story told with passion and complete authenticity … and an interview at Toshiba that changed everything.

One story, one moment.

A career, five books, and a mission that has never stopped growing.

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THE WORK

Where the story meets the offer

Everything built on one belief, a storytelling mindset accelerates growth in people, teams and businesses.

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STORIES. CHANGE. LIVES.

Five books

One mission

A bestselling series for leaders, individuals and children, built on the belief that storytelling is the most powerful human skill there is.

Available on Amazon, Audible and Apple Books.

Sprouting Happiness cover Sprouting Happiness: The 5 Branches to a Happy and Balanced Life by Jamie Mackenzie — Amazon Top 5 Bestseller
28 Bags of Sprouts cover 28 Bags of Sprouts: Storytelling with Impact by Jamie Mackenzie — Amazon Top 5 Bestseller and Global Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist
The Sprouting Years cover The Sprouting Years: Finding Your Storytelling Superpower by Jamie Mackenzie — children's book ages 9-12
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What people are saying

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Stories. Change. Lives.

Amazing people, embracing storytelling, and changing lives.

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Where ideas take root and growth begins. One email, once a month. Read by leaders, individuals and educators around the world.

1 | Storytelling: the craft and practice of it

2 | Leadership & Work: with a storytelling lens

3 | Human First: connection and growth

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One email, once a month, and filled with ideas that help you grow.

Whether you're looking for a speaker, coach, fractional leader, support with AI adoption, or simply a story worth reading, this is where it starts.

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