Michael Anderson, MBA, MC, has a striking combination that creates truly impactful transformation in leaders – real-life experience of starting up successful companies as well as a masters degree in psychology.
This combination allows him to connect to other leaders as their peers, before teaching evidence-based skills that genuinely drive behaviour and performance. It is also why he is asked to work on Stanford University’s start-up ecosystem, why PwC has him work with high-growth CEOs, and why companies like Microsoft, Salesforce and Uber bring him to level up their leadership teams.
Michael shares how his Californian companies landed on the Inc. 5,000 list of fastest-growing US companies, created a culture so strong that they won the #1 Best Place to work, and in 2005 he held the office of President of the Board of Directors for a chapter of Conscious Capitalism, an international organisation dedicated to elevating humanity through business.
He is a gifted storyteller who shares his failures as much as his successes. His presentations show an authentic, more vulnerable side to the successful businessman, showing audiences that failures don’t always mean disaster.
A former professional basketball player, the 6’8’’ Michael is hard to miss.
KEYNOTE SPEAKING TOPICS
R. Michael Anderson | Leadership Mindset 2.0
The Five Mindset Secrets No One Tells You Until It’s Too Late
This keynote is for any leader including executives, business owners, management teams, and aspiring leaders. It is ideal for organisations and teams who are scaling quickly and need to maintain performance during growth, as well as for those wanting to align their team around ambitious goals and overcome roadblocks.
Michael guides his audiences through practical steps to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose, providing potential for a truly transformational experience.
Drawing on decades of experience in scaling and selling three successful companies, earning an Inc. 5000 spot, and coaching executives at Microsoft, PwC, and Salesforce, Michael delivers real-world strategies that leaders can use immediately.
Takeaways:
- – Strategic Clarity: Learn to think ahead, make bold decisions, and stay one step ahead.
- – Thriving Team Culture: Build trust, innovation, and alignment to create unstoppable momentum
- – Resilience in Action: Navigate challenges with agility and turn setbacks into opportunities.
- – Influence at Every Level: Lead with authority and build credibility in the boardroom and beyond.
- – Empowering Leadership: Inspire and unlock the full potential of your team with actionable, research-backed tools.
- – What You Get From This Keynote
Michael’s approach combines his entrepreneurial success with cutting-edge insights from psychology and neuroscience. His practical, no-fluff style empowers leaders to break through barriers and lead authentically. This session equips leaders to work smarter, think strategically, and create lasting impact.
R. Michael Anderson | Human Leadership in an AI World:
How Leaders And Their Teams Can Thrive In The New, AI-Driven Economy
AI is transforming workplaces faster than most leaders can adapt. The question is: how will you and your team thrive in this era of rapid change?
This keynote is ideal for leaders who are navigating the complexities of integrating AI into their teams and who want to maintain performance and morale during rapid technological change.
The keynote provides practical tools to future-proof leadership and build resilient, adaptable teams.
Backed by an in-depth study conducted by Michael and his team, this session delivers actionable insights based on the latest research into AI’s impact on leadership and team dynamics.
Takeaways:
In this engaging, practical session, your team will learn how to:
- – Stay Ahead of Continuous Change: Understand the unprecedented challenges AI is creating and how to future-proof your leadership.
- – Build a Culture for Innovation: Discover why team culture is your secret weapon in the AI era—and how neglecting it could cost millions.
- – Shift to Forward-Thinking Leadership: Explore why traditional approaches to leadership no longer work and the mindset shifts needed to excel in this new age.
R. Michael Anderson | Insider Secrets of Levelling Up
The 5-Step System that Leaders of Every High-Growth Company Needs to Know
This keynote is perfect for companies preparing for rapid growth, teams already scaling and facing new challenges, CEOs, founders, and senior leaders looking to navigate growth successfully.
Growth is exciting – but scaling up the right way is a whole different challenge. It isn’t just about working harder but about leading smarter. In this keynote, Michael gives leaders the blueprint to scale effectively, sustainably, and profitably.
Key Takeaways:
- – The 5-Step Scaling Blueprint: Stop guessing and start growing with a proven framework that simplifies scaling and removes the chaos from rapid expansion.
- – Team Dynamics that Thrive Under Pressure: Discover how to build and lead a high-performance team that adapts, collaborates, and excels—no matter how fast you’re growing.
- – Confident Decision-Making Under Uncertainty: Master the art of making bold, high-stakes decisions, even when faced with incomplete data or looming risks.
- – Leadership That Inspires Loyalty: Learn how to show up as the clear, strategic leader your team needs to trust and follow—through every challenge and opportunity.
- – Stress-Free Scaling Secrets: Develop the resilience, focus, and emotional intelligence to lead confidently, stay calm under pressure, and keep burnout at bay.
- – This isn’t just theory. Michael’s approach is grounded in decades of experience helping companies scale effectively, creating cultures that engage employees and fuel growth.
Why Scaling Leaders Need This Session
Scaling a business is as much about leadership as it is about strategy. Without the right tools and mindset, growth can lead to burnout, team misalignment, and missed opportunities.
This keynote gives your leaders the clarity, confidence, and strategies they need to scale up successfully—while creating a thriving, resilient organisation.
Michael Anderson | Writing Career
Michael Anderson is a bestselling author whose books provide actionable insights on leadership, personal growth, and mindset mastery. Drawing from his experience as a successful entrepreneur and leadership expert, his writing blends psychology, neuroscience, and real-world business strategies to help professionals excel in today’s fast-changing world.
His notable works include Leading in the Next Normal, which equips leaders with the tools to navigate uncertainty and drive success in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
His leadership books, which have all been successful in the world of business management, include:
– Soul-Centred Leadership (2017)
– The Experiment: Discover a Revolutionary Way to Manage Stress and Achieve Work-Life Balance (2014) – Amazon #1 bestselling book in the ‘creativity’ and ‘business leadership training’ categories.
– Leading in the Next Normal: A Guide to Building an Engaged, Resilient and Agile Virtual Workforce (2020)
– 112 Hacks for Running Productive, Engaging and Even FUN Virtual Meetings (2021)