Now scheduling speaking dates for fall 2025 and winter 2026.

Presentations are offered for conferences, business meetings, healthcare professionals, educators, and other public or private gatherings. To learn more or to reserve a date for your event, please send a message here.

We truly enjoyed having Michael come and speak to us! His talk has improved our company so much, and we have enjoyed being a kinder business.”

—Johnna Bowen, CEO, Assistance Plus, Inc.

Survival of the Kindest: The remarkable advantages of fostering a kinder, more compassionate workplace

People everywhere are growing tired of mean-spirited behavior. Whether online, in traffic, or at work, unkind attitudes have become exhausting, and many long for a world where kindness and respect are the norm. Furthermore, as AI and other technologies replace human interaction, the need for authentic connection will only grow.

This presentation demonstrates how adopting a friendlier attitude at work can enhance relationships, lead to more fulfilling careers, improve employee retention, foster customer loyalty, and reduce daily stress. It also highlights the risks of callous behavior and how it can lead to conflict, drama, employee burnout, financial setbacks, and one-star customer reviews.

This discussion remains grounded by recognizing that being kind isn’t always easy, thus providing strategies for dealing with difficult people. Michael explains that true kindness is never a sign of weakness, but often involves being kind to ourselves—standing in our power and staying calm, especially when we are treated poorly.

Presentation highlights and benefits include:

  • Healthier attitudes and increased optimism.

  • A more welcoming and thoughtful work environment.

  • Decreased drama, stress, and conflict.

  • Strategies for positive communication.

  • A rise in client satisfaction and loyalty.

  • Increased revenue and a reputation for outstanding service.

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Wellness & Mental Health Presentations

Heart Medicine: An Alternative Approach to Emotional Wellness, Building Resilience, and Healing the Past

Each year, more than a quarter of a billion people worldwide are diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Despite these alarming statistics and how common these experiences are, many continue to hide their struggles out of shame. Recognizing this, it is more important than ever to have honest conversations about mental health.

In this deeply personal keynote, Michael shares his unconventional path toward healing and the strategies that helped him overcome years of chronic anxiety, depression, and the stigma surrounding mental health. Through compelling stories and open discussions about turning pain into purpose, he explains how a more heart-centered approach to emotional wellness can turn a dark past into a brighter future.

Highlights include:

Learn how meditation, mindful nutrition, and self-compassion can significantly improve one’s well-being. Discover the promising future of mental health treatments. Recognize the advantages of combining traditional and alternative therapies. Explore natural methods to reduce stress, build resilience, and ultimately, see your struggles from a more empowered perspective.

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