We're a visual communications agency that turns your message into a movement.
We need YOU.
You, who sees the world for what it could be.
You, who leads with empathy.
You, who is ready to dig deeper to reach higher heights.
You're publishing ideas and making waves.
But you want more.
More impact.
More influence.
When people wrestle with a challenge, you want colleagues to say, "Talk to [insert your name]; they've battle-tested those ideas."
What's more, you want to be a sought-after confidant of industry leaders.
This isn't your ego talking, but a cry from deep inside to make a difference - and to empower others with your ideas.
And yet, the world is a very noisy place with lots of opinions and millions of choices.
To influence our thinking - to become the engine of our imagination - you've got to rise above the noise.
But how?
You don't want to shout.
You want to sing. (Well, not literally)
And...
You need to earn trust.
Humans trust what they understand and connect with on a regular basis.
Change happens when you engage in dialogue - when you teach people how to think (not just what to do).
And when you reflect an acute awareness that the human experience is shaped by social realities.
In other words...
What you say, how you say it, and who you are matters.
"But, wait!" You're thinking. "This isn't about me. It's about my ideas!"
Yes, and.
While we can't always control how we're perceived, your brilliant ideas have a greater chance of resonating if you connect with your audience as fellow human beings.
Knowledge + empathy = connection.
Connection leads to trust.
Trust is the fuel that spreads ideas.
But watch out - people can smell fake a mile away.
That's why we pull back the curtain, step into your story and up to the 'microphone' of your choice.
Yes, it's scary.
Yes, it's hard to navigate.
But that's why TLM exists.
First and foremost, we're your thought partner and sherpa on the way to the top. You've soaked blood, sweat and tears into developing your ideas; we help you elevate them so industry leaders take notice.
Second, we're video storytellers, visual brand strategists and communication experts translating your complex ideas in ways that scale.
Third, we're human, just like you.
Ready to master the dance between confidence and humility?
To show up, day in and day out with brilliance and vulnerability?
Truth and inspiration?
And radiant storytelling on- and off-camera?
Deep breaths. We've got this.
Hey! We're
Thought Leader Media
So nice to meet you!
Our Story
We yearned to make a difference, to use our expertise to amplify yours.
But first, we had to ground ourselves in truth.
In what is, and what could be.
It took courage. It took humility.
And a resolute belief that we've got what it takes to help you shed light on the world's challenges.
That's right, we're just like you.
The key to our success is your courage.
"I feel like a kid in a candy store every time I open one of your emails! Such beautiful work and I'm incredibly grateful for your partnership."
WILLIS EMMONS
Director, Harvard Business School
"We'll wait until you're available. No one can replicate your interview style and how you shape a story."
IRENE PAK
Associate Director, Harvard Business School
"I am simply blown away by what you have created. This is incredible!"
KARIM LAKHANI
Professor, Harvard Business School
"There's vibrancy and immediacy to the product you create. You make what a person has to say much more powerful."
FELIX OBERHOLZER-GEE
Professor, Harvard Business School
"These videos are AMAZING! Game changer. You're a magician - such a gifted person in every way. No one can edit like you."
TSEDAL NEELEY
Professor, Harvard Business School
"AMAZINGLY creative and skilled, passionate storyteller and producer. You bring an open mind, inquisitive nature, strategic focus, and eagerness to collaborate."
KATE BENNETT
VP, Global Professional Development, Bain & Company