Michael Miller

Inspirational leadership, motivational, and our most requested speaker!

In person · Nationwide

Michael is a leadership trainer and consultant. He seeks to help others be their best and get what they want out of their work and life. He does this by teaching them to think differently about themselves.

Since coming to Speak Educators, Michael has spent the past 20+ years traveling the country speaking at colleges, universities, and corporations to help motivate people on topics that increase personal and organizational awareness in a high energy and exciting way.

Biography

As a leadership trainer and consultant, Michael Miller brings more than 25 years of experience, dedication, and passion to his work. He partners closely with clients to identify unique challenges, uncover opportunities, and develop practical solutions that create lasting impact—long after he has left the building. Michael is passionate about helping people and organizations perform at their best and get more out of their work and life.

Michael is an enthusiastic and experienced speaker whose genuine commitment to helping others succeed shines through in every presentation. His high energy, sense of humor, and compassionate, relatable personality keep audiences engaged, energized, and having fun throughout the experience. Michael has a natural ability to make everyone in the room feel comfortable, included, and ready to participate. His authenticity and enthusiasm creates an environment where people feel inspired to learn, grow, and take meaningful action.

Michael has spent much of his career traveling across the country, speaking at colleges, universities, and corporations. His programs focus on topics that strengthen personal and organizational awareness while delivering practical, actionable strategies in a high-energy and engaging format.

Michael doesn’t simply deliver a presentation—he creates an experience that inspires people to think differently, engage fully, and take the next step toward becoming their best selves and building stronger organizations.

Why Michael?

  • 25+ years of experience: Michael helps clients move beyond simply identifying challenges to developing practical, sustainable solutions that work.
  • Broad organizational experience: He has worked with both corporations and higher education institutions, tailoring his approach to the unique needs of each organization and audience.
  • Corporate expertise: Michael has worked with organizations across financial services, retail, pharmaceutical, and other industries.
  • Higher education expertise: He has worked with numerous colleges and universities and with departments including Student Activities, Greek Life, Residence Life, and Human Resources. His programs are impactful for both students and professional staff.
  • Engaging and actionable: Michael combines high energy, humor, authenticity, and practical insights to create experiences that are both enjoyable and meaningful. Participants leave feeling empowered, equipped, and ready to put what they have learned into action.

Speaking Topics & Programs

Lessons In Leadership

Do you get what you want most out of life? During the session, we’ll encounter ways to make that happen. You’ll be asked a thought-provoking question. After that question is asked, only one will then remain: Will you have the nerve to answer the question honestly?

Workshop · 30 Mins

Customer Service

Why does it seem so hard to provide quality customer service? This session will provide a foundation on how to approach customers and then look at ways to handle irate/difficult ones.

Training · 40 Mins

Topics Covered

  • Get What You Want!
  • The Space Between: Using Your Personal Power
  • Business Writing
  • Getting What You Want from Life
  • Goal Setting and Planning
  • Manners and Etiquette for Leaders

What You'll Learn

  • More than “Just Deal with It!”: 10 Ways to Manage the Changes
  • No Virus is Keeping Us Apart: 3 Things You Can do to Stay Connected
  • Handling the Disappointment: Moving Forward Anyway!

Featured Client Reviews for Michael Miller

Associate Dean for Student Engagement and New Student Orientation, Albertus Magnus College
Everything was fantastic. As always, Michael is worth every dollar we pay him. He really made a difference. One OL even said Michael is the cure for social anxiety!
— Erin E. Morrell, M.A.
Program Manager/Advisor Student LIFE - Everett Community College
Hello Michael, I just wanted to reach out and send a big thank you for facilitating our student leadership session last Friday! The students loved and are already using the True Colors language in their conversations. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, warmth and big energy with us! We loved it!
— Lindsay Hudson
Director | Office of Student Leadership and Involvement, Adjunct Instructor | Sawyer Business School
Just wanted to say thank you for working with me to have Michael on campus with us today. It was a really good day, full of good conversation and laughs, as well as some really thoughtful insights on how we can move along our area for the next semester, and years to follow.
— Casey Mulcare, M.S.
Associate Principal, Grades 9 & 11 Burlington High School
Michael spoke to students in all grades at our school. He was compelling. Students were captivated by him and his charisma. Michael did a great job of catering a message specific to our population to inspire our students to be good people and to speak up and stand up for others. We would gladly welcome him back anytime.
— Heather Northrop, M.Ed
Northwood Technical College
It was SO GREAT to be back to in-person leadership training!!! Michael Miller never disappoints! He has such a way of connecting with the students. You can see them just soaking up all the information he shares. I would highly recommend him as a leadership trainer for any group!
— Becky Bourque
Centralia College
Michael is the best! His visit was so fun and productive for our team! We learned a lot and came away with some great skills and insights, and I had a blast! It was one of my favorite trainings we've done. He did a great job!
— Madison Tibbetts
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Michael Miller

Inspirational leadership, motivational, and our most requested speaker!

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