Keynote Presentations and Workshops

KIND WORDS

“Your time with our group of YMCA professionals inspired us all. I can’t tell you how many people came up to me throughout the rest of our conference to talk to me about changes they plan on making in their lives due to your message. It was such a great way to kick off our conference!”

—  Joseph W. Manzoli, Jr. - CEO, YMCA

“Thank you so much for your inspirational and uplifting messages of hope and love. It reaches beyond cultural norms, racial issues, and international borders. A simple message with profound and long-lasting effects.”

—  Teresa, Bern, Switzerland

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

— Assistance Plus, Inc.

“Thank you for the moving and motivating start to the school year for Saco School Department staff. Your message of kindness and love is so important and will make a difference in the lives of the children we are privileged to work with.”

— Joan, Saco, ME

“I can honestly say that you were by far the best speaker I’ve listened to in my career. Your positive energy and outlook are contagious.” 

— Jared B.

“Out of the 100 speakers at the Hay House World Summit this year, you moved me. Thank you. Continue to be exactly who you are. It works.”  — Paul T.

“I cannot get over how your presentation has made me feel. I have always considered myself a positive person and work really hard to spread it to everyone around me. But somehow, you have motivated me to work even harder and make more goals.” 

— Alyssa D.

“Defining success has been something I've struggled with, but now I think I've finally got it. What's the truest, rawest form of success? KINDNESS. Thank you, Michael!” 

— Lance P.

“It was a wonderful day for our school—the response from children, teachers, and parents has been amazing. Your visit and message will have a long-lasting impact on our school community for years to come!”  

—  Margo Keniston Potter, Columbia Prep School, NYC

“Fantastic presentation at the Maine Health Care Association Conference! It was very encouraging and motivating. I can't wait to get your book!

—  Heather, Rockland, Maine

“I am the mother of a 14-year-old boy. You spoke at his middle school about a month ago. I want to thank you with the deepest gratitude for your talk. My son has been depressed, and I worry for his well-being as I see him retreating from me. I fear drugs, alcohol, self-harm, etc., are lurking in the shadows. I love him profoundly but find him unreachable sometimes.

So you can imagine he doesn’t do too much more than grunt a hello at me and ask for food when he gets home from school, then be left alone. However, on the day of your talk, he came home from school with a gentle light around him. He said, “Mom, we had this speaker today, and he said some profound things...he told some personal stories that I can't stop thinking about.” He said, “Mom, I'm going to be kinder...I'm going to be more loving.”

You reached him. A good, brilliant kid who is often feeling lost, alone, sad, and angry. He generally checks out. But he heard you. Thank you for this one moment of light that I hope can grow. Bless you and your work.”

— Jennifer B.

“As much as our schools today must focus on academics, you provided our students life-long lessons extending far beyond the classroom. I cannot thank you enough for helping to show students that it is important not only to learn but to care about others and make good life decisions.”

— Eric Klein, Principal, Yarmouth High School

“We have been in a different school since you visited us. Our teachers continue to sing your praises, and our kids ask if they can e-mail you! I want you to know you changed our little corner of the world in an uplifting way, and we are grateful.”

— Anne Blanchard, Principal Presque Isle Middle School