Mike Hourigan, CSP, is a spellbinding storyteller with a message that just might change your life! He brings satirical, real-world wisdom to corporate and association audiences swirling with constant change. While leading them through organizational rapids, he entertains and energizes with insights gleaned through his varied work experiences… from picking strawberries at 10 cents a pint at age 12 to heading sales and marketing for large international companies. He provides a realistic way of framing strategies to make them memorable and effective for 100 audiences per year. An energetic keynoter known as the “workplace commentator”, Mike communicates what today’s organizations need to hear to keep afloat. He delivers funny, fast-paced programs loaded with relevant ideas. Mike challenges audience members - at all levels - to adapt to the turbulent waters of change through his highly customized programs on leadership, employee retention, negotiation, sales, balance, and communication skills. His clients say "Mike combines the comic energy of Robin Williams with the corporate wisdom of Lee Iacocca." He provides easy-to-use solutions from his well-rounded viewpoint – as an ‘insider’ in sales and management and an ‘outsider’ who has logged 3,000 hours from the platform. Mike is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the highest earned accreditation given by the National Speakers Association. Mike’s corporate career spanned 17 years with international companies including Olympus Corporation and Cargill, Inc. His clients include Marriott International, GlaxoSmithKline, U.S. Army, Eastman Kodak, Drexel Heritage, KPMG Peat Marwick, U.S. Xpress Enterprises, The Furniture Manufacturer’s Credit Association, American Bus Association, Industrial Fabrics Association International and many more. In addition an impressive corporate career and amazing client list, Mike has co-authored three books including "Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus" "Motivational Selling" and "Riding the Waves Without Getting Wet." Meeting planners appreciate Mike's passionate perspective, energetic eloquence, and genuine concern for his audience. The American Cancer Society says, “We could not expect more from a speaker.” An attendee once said, "his honest humor and exuberance for life finds a way of impacting everyone." What more could you want from a speaker? Titles Riding the Waves Without Getting Wet (How to Manage Change or Leading Your Organization Through Change) Purely Profitable - for companies that want higher credibility, productivity, and sustainable success (Leadership, Hiring, Sales, Change Solutions). Communication: It’s Not Part of It - It’s ALL of It! Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus (How to Get Big Things Done in Your “Workshop” All Year Long) The 4 “EMs” of Successful Hiring: Where to Find ‘EM, How to Interview ‘EM, How to Train ‘EM and How to Keep ‘EM Once You Got ‘EM Taking the “Cuss” out of Customer Service Teamwork is More than Just Tee-Shirts Control Your Stress and Enjoy Your Life How to Make your Organization Purely Profitable How to Get What You Want Through Negotiation Topics Change, Communication, Stress, Leadership, Negotiation, Employee Retention Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $7,500 - $9,999 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State NC Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.

TESTIMONIALS: "I would like to thank you for the dynamic role you played in our National Accounts Underwriting leadership event on November 3, 2010. The event was a success, and we’ve received extremely favorable feedback from our participants...a team that places a lot of value on concrete results. " - Aetna "Mike did a wonderful job at the event and a great job before the event. His customization made it feel like this presentation was just for this group and it was specific to the theme. It was nice that someone who is funny, lively and interesting can also be informative and give good, useful information." - Pactiv “Mike did a fantastic job as the keynote speaker for our conference... It was obvious Mike did his homework on our profession and he took great steps to connect with the participants by viewing the world form their perspective.” - American Association of Blood Banks “Your session was a complete home-run for my evaluation. It was not only entertaining, but informative and concretely useful to the attendees.” - National Rural Electric Coop Association “You captured the attention of this diverse audience, which included frontline nursing supervisors to environmental services up through our executive leaders including our Regional President. Your unique style and talent helped to intrigue this sometimes-tough audience.” - Novant Health System “Our members loved your breakout presentation last year so much we were thrilled to have you come back as the general session speaker. Congratulations you scored the highest marks of any general session speaker we have had in our 14 year history.” - Society of Insurance Licensing Administrators