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Since 1995, Michael has encouraged and inspired more than 380,000 people in all 50 US states and 15 international locations.

“Inspiring. Funny. Direct. Michael walks you through the steps to make lasting progress!”

 

An INC.com Top 100 Leadership Speaker, Michael Nichols is the perfect choice for your conference or training this year.

 

1. Choose Your Audience

Corporate   Law Enforcement   Manufacturing   Non-profit   Ministry   Education   Government

“He thinks through the details and needs of the audience to make the biggest impact.”

2. Preview Michael’s Speaking Programs

SIMPLE Leadership: The Power of Making a Few Fundamental Decisions that Simplify Thousands of Future Decisions

Every decision results in one of two outcomes – it either creates more simplicity or it creates more complexity. And the majority of decisions many leaders are making are creating more complexity. In this keynote Michael Nichols gives 4 practices that will help every leader simplify their life, work, and leadership to become a leader people want to follow.


The ONE SIMPLE Decision Which Will Change Everything.

Most people find very little fulfillment in their work – because they’ve never considered how their work should fit within their overall life. In this presentation, Michael introduces one simple decision that will change your life forever and provides a tool to make it happen. Every team member and leader will benefit from this simple, yet powerful presentation.


Millennials: How to turn a significant challenge into your greatest asset

Let’s face it – it’s easy to criticize generational differences. Understanding the Millennial mindset and leading them to make a significant impact can be tricky. What if it were possible to transform this significant challenge in your greatest asset. It is. And Michael can show you how to help them find fulfillment in their work, make better connections, maintain healthy margin, and maximize productivity.


How to Create a Leader Development Program Within Your Organization

Nearly every company has a fundamental desire to develop their team members and future leaders. Michael presents a simple, yet powerful process, tools, and resources for any organization to create an ongoing leader development program.


Becoming a Leader Worth Following

If you want to become a person that others want to follow or develop others to become people that others want to follow, it can be done. But there’s a secret to it. And it will require you to reorder the way you think and live. Michael uncovers the mindshift and the step-by-step process for becoming a leader worth following in this powerful presentation.


5 Voices: Discover Your Voice, Build Your Team, Change Your World

The 5 Voices helps people begin to understand what it sounds like to be on the other side of themselves. They will not only discover the strength of their voice, but understand the other voices and how and why each voice drives them crazy. This training is designed to make leaders healthier and more productive.


5 Gears: How to Be Present and Productive When There Is Never Enough Time

This presentation helps people establish emotional intelligence through relational connectivity and a subtle mindshift. Michael addresses a better solution for Work/Life balance and provides solutions for team and family culture and personal growth.


Making Your Leadership Come Alive

Designed to help leaders understand how to maximize their influence and what causes them to sabotage themselves, Michael uses humor and real-life stories to inspire and challenge them to see the warning signs early and become intentional in their leadership so they can focus on what matters most.


5 things to Remember in Tough Times

It’s inevitable – something is going to happen to you that you didn’t want to happen – you didn’t expect to happen. What are you going to do about it? In this compelling presentation, Michael uncovers 5 things that every leader, every team member, every organization must remember when navigating a crisis.


Choose Your Own Topic for a Custom Presentation

Michael regularly prepares custom presentations and training based on more than 25 years of leadership experience in organizations – including Fortune 500 companies, public safety, education, non-profits, and religious organizations. Simply submit your topic and he will develop a custom presentation for your event or training.


“Michael was the easiest speaker we’ve ever worked with!”

We’re flexible! You get to choose!

All of Michael’s training is available in the following formats:
45 or 60-minute Keynote
Partial, full, or multi-day Training
Short-term or Long-term Consulting

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“He doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. Michael shares the messes and failures of his story. A refreshing and compelling alternative.”

No hidden fees!

Your speaking engagement investment is all-inclusive! No additional travel expenses, fees, or extra invoices to catch you off guard. Quick and easy!

“Michael brings people together and leaves them changed.”

 

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“My dad is famous. He’s the best speaker ever.”
– Madison Nichols

 

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