Nothing changes until minds do. While persuading others has always been
challenging, it has never been more difficult.
In this era of high turbulence and low trust, many traditional influence techniques are increasingly ineffective. We can easily fall into the trap of using 19th and 20th century tactics for trying to change 21 st century minds.
This practical, thought-provoking keynote draws on the latest discoveries in
neuroscience and behavioral psychology to explore:
- Why people are NOT actually AFRAID OF CHANGE - and the surprising truth
about what really drives RESISTANCE in individuals and teams.
- How to spark the sort of CURIOSITY that leads to BOLD, GAME-CHANGING
ideas.
- A COUNTERINTUITIVE and research-backed approach to DEFUSING
DEFENSIVENESS.
- How to help others embrace NEW POSSIBILITIES and PERSPECTIVES
while affirming their DIGNITY, AGENCY, and AUTONOMY.
So, whether you’re aiming to influence customer choices, team dynamics, or
organizational culture, this keynote will give you the tools for powerful, lasting impact.
We all love being on a roll, in the zone and firing on all cylinders – that flow-state sensation where everything just seems to work.
But what happens when the groove becomes a rut, inspiration evaporates or your mojo disappears?
Enduring success and growth for any business today is dependent on building and maintaining unstoppable momentum.
In this inspiring keynote presentation, audiences discover:
• The art and science of momentum – where momentum comes from and why it makes all the difference when you’ve got it working for you
• A practical and powerful formula for building momentum individually or in a team
• How to get into a flow state of peak productivity on a daily basis
• The role that focus and consistency play in ensuring a groove doesn’t become a rut over time
Audience members will leave this presentation with a clear action plan for achieving effortless growth and maintaining it over the long haul.
Mastering the Art of Momentum is an ideal stand-alone conference keynote or an extended half or full day program.
We’re told you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. But what if you could?
Although changing people’s minds people has never been easy, it’s never been harder that it is today. Research indicates that while we spend 40% of our professional lives trying to sway the decisions and thinking of others, our persuasive efforts are only successful between 3%-5% of the time.
Drawing on the latest discoveries in neuroscience and behavioral psychology, this high-impact and intensely practical keynote presentation explores:
• Why many of the conventional INFLUENCE TECHNIQUES we have been taught are not only ineffective but often COUNTERPRODUCTIVE in modern times.
• Why using LOGIC and EVIDENCE to persuade others often backfires, causing people to DOUBLE DOWN rather than open up.
• Why people are NOT actually AFRAID OF CHANGE - and the surprising truth about what really drives RESISTANCE in individuals and teams.
• How to help others embrace NEW IDEAS and PERSPECTIVES while affirming their DIGNITY, AGENCY, and AUTONOMY.
Audience members will leave this keynote presentation with a toolkit of actionable insights for mastering the art of persuasion without resorting to coercion.
Disruption is something that every organization and leader has experienced at scale in recent years. In the aftermath of one of the most tumultuous chapters in human history, now is the time for audacity, adaptability and agility. Enormous opportunities lie ahead for those that can identify the trends of tomorrow and gear up for them today.
SESSION OVERVIEW
IN THIS FAST-PACED & COMPELLING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION, AUDIENCES WILL DISCOVER:
- The key trends that will shape the coming decade with a specific focus on the impacts of AI, HYBRID WORK and the METAVERSE
- The role GEN Z will play in redefining industry norms and consumer expectations
- The common CULTURE and MINDSET TRAPS that will set any organization on a collision course with obsolescence – and how to avoid them
- PROVEN and PRACTICAL STRATEGIES for staying one step ahead of change and REMAINING RELEVANT.
Audience members will leave this presentation with a clear action plan for navigating disruption and emerging stronger than ever.
Preparing Now for What’s Next is an ideal stand-alone conference keynote or an extended half or full day program.
Students in classrooms today will enter a world very different to the one their teachers and parents have known.
In light of the uncertainty that lies ahead, it is more important than ever that educators keep their finger on the pulse of technological and societal trends in order to help students prepare for them.
In this practical and highly relevant keynote presentation, audiences will learn:
• The key social and technology trends that will shape the future including artificial intelligence, robotics and automation
• The skills and competencies that young people will need in order to be future-fit
• Why and how education practices and paradigms must evolve in the coming years
• A range of proven and practical strategies for making classroom learning relevant to the next generation of learners
Audience members will leave this presentation with a clear action plan for engaging today’s students while equipping them for tomorrow.
Teaching for Tomorrow is an ideal stand-alone conference keynote or an extended half or full day program.
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Michael McQueen is a multi-award winning speaker, trend forecaster and
bestselling author of eight books.
With clients including KPMG, Pepsi and Cisco, he has helped some of the world’s
most successful brands navigate disruption and maintain momentum.
Michael is a regular commentator on TV and radio and his work has featured in publications ranging from the UK Daily Mail to Medium.com and the Huffington
Post. In addition, Michael is a familiar face on the international conference
circuit having shared the stage with the likes of Bill Gates, Dr. John Maxwell and
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Michael has spoken to over 500,000 people across 5 continents since 2004, and
is known for his engaging, entertaining and practical conference presentations.
Having been recently named Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year, Michael
was inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.
Michael’s presentation on the metaverse made a complicated topic very simple for our conference attendees – the feedback was amazing.
– DEPUTY CEO, CUSCALMichael is an incredibly entertaining and thought-provoking speaker.
– 60 MINUTESMichael’s presentations are entertaining & relevant for all businesses.
– DELOITTEMichael’s keynote received nothing but rave reviews from our clients and leadership team.
– SYNCHRONY FINANCIALMichael is an engaging speaker with a powerful message and practical advice.
– CanonMichael’s presentation, content and delivery is second to none.
– SNR MARKETING MANAGER, CUSHMAN AND WAKEFIELDMichael McQueen offers information that is relevant to everyone and anyone. His presentation at our client luncheon attracted enormous interest and was engaging, insightful and humorous. Feedback from audience members was fantastic and he has certainly raised the bar for next year.
– CEO, Australian SuperThe best presentation I’ve seen! Michael’s depth of knowledge and applicable stories were fantastic.
– Marketing Manager, PepsiThe value Michael brings is hard to find. I would thoroughly recommend him as a speaker for your next executive event – we are.
– Vice President, Nokia L&CMichael’s ‘Winning the Battle for Relevance’ theme was perfect for our audience and he set the scene and tone beautifully for the rest of the days program. The service from Michael and the team was outstanding, Nothing was too much trouble.
– Maznik ConsultingA fascinating and entertaining speaker.
– Macquarie BankMichael was fantastic – so well researched and an incredibly engaging speaker
– General Manager, Laing and Simmons Real EstateMichael is an engaging speaker with a powerful message and practical advice. I would highly recommend him.
– GM of Marketing, CanonWhen it is working for you, momentum can be your biggest asset and your best friend. However, when you start to lose your mojo and get into a rut, turning things around requires a specific set of skills and understanding.
This simple and powerful book will show you how to build and keep unstoppable momentum in both business and life. You will discover the secrets of lasting growth and vitality while learning how smart individuals and organizastions stay on a roll and at the cutting edge.
Be ready for the future or be part of the past.
Disruption looms large on the horizon and no organisation, institution or individual will be immune.
So how can you survive the upcoming storm and stay one step ahead of change?
This landmark book gives you powerful insights into the disruptions that lie ahead along with a proven game plan for surviving and thriving in turbulent times.
This explores the latest research examining 12 practical and proven strategies for building the trust of consumers in an age of cynicism, skepticism and transparency.
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