“It was a pleasure to work with Mike Lee.” — Stephen Curry, 2X NBA MVP, Olympian
Mike Lee is one of the world’s foremost high-performance coaches. With an exemplary career training some of the NBA’s greatest talents such as Steph Curry and Joel Embiid, Mike is the MVP behind the MVPs. A bestselling author, leadership coach and mindset expert, Mike’s keynote speeches focus on psychology, performance and people. He has worked with prominent organisations such as IBM, Cisco and Morgan Stanley to name a few, teaching them the value of living in the present as a way to achieve business success.
Whilst he was student at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, completing his Bachelor’s in Psychology, Mike founded the Wisconsin Playmakers Basketball Club. Whilst conducting operations in his college apartment, Mike was dealing with something far more challenging – his debilitating mental health. Battling anxiety and depression, Mike found that he was struggling to focus on his work. Seeking inspiration from the heroes in his own life, Mike decided it was about time he focussed on the present moment so that he could reclaim his power. Today, Mike is known for helping people all over the world unlock the power of presence through his coaching and easily implemented toolkit.
Bestselling author of “Un/Train: Optimise Your Mind Through Mindfulness for Sports, Business & Life”, Mike underlines key lessons on optimising your mind for peak performance. His latest book “New Rules for the Future of Leadership” is a guide for leaders on thriving in our world post pandemic, amidst the rise of AI and looming mental health challenges. Mike draws on concepts of neuroscience, sports science and personal experiences to deliver ground-breaking strategies that help people transform their mindsets and ultimately, lives. His coaching is an inside out approach to personal transformation and career fulfilment.
Host of the Mindshift Lab Podcast, Mike interviews a variety of business, sports and high-performance experts who share their strategies to building resilience. As a keynote speaker, Mike has become a go-to choice for several global organisations owing to his skills as a motivational speaker who understands how to navigate high pressure situations. Now available to hire for your next event, Mike Lee is one of the best mindset speakers you could book. Contact us to hire Mike and rest assured that your audience will be entertained and enlightened.
How to hire Mike Lee
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Mike Lee for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Mike Lee's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Win the Moment: Counter-Cultural Performance Principles That Crossover From The Court To Business and Life
- Unshakeable: Developing the Resilient Leader Within
- New Rules for the Future of Leadership: How the Bold and Driven Can Elevate Engagement, Win The War for Talent, and Create a Culture of Belonging
- Mindfulness in a Distracted World: How to Beat Burnout, Elevate Performance and Cultivate Well-Being in a Volatile, Complex and Uncertain World
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Mike's story is inspiring and his message is rooted in practicality. His strategies will help your people unlock the potential within." - Larry, Chief Strategy Officer, Disney
"If you’re looking to inspire and elevate your people, look no further. Mike helped our leaders really focus on purpose-driven, heartfelt leadership that will have a huge impact on our culture of belonging and well-being." - Rich, President, America Family Insurance
"Mike was literally the perfect choice to kick off our event and set the tone for the rest of the day with Jesse Itzler and Mike Tyson. The basketball stories had takeaways for a general audience even if you don't follow the game and left everyone wanting more. I couldn't believe how fast the hour went by! We would have him back in a heartbeat!" - Chris, CEO, CSI Companies
"If you want someone who understands the power of presence, performance, and people then Mike Lee is your go-to person. Every encounter we have exchanged left me a wiser and bolder leader and human being. Mike knows the theory, the practice, and how to deliver them. What else do you need if you are looking to build presence, resiliency, leadership, and peak performance." - Patrick, Global Mindfulness Leader, IBM
"Listening to and learning from Mike has not only been a positive experience but also a powerful one. In a world of change, he has a knack for simple tools that help you focus on a path forward. It's been great to connect with him over the past year, both one-on-one and in larger groups – he's able to keep everyone engaged and it will be great to see him in-person one day soon." - Richard, CEO, FutureBrand Australia
"I've had the opportunity to experience Mike both virtually and live, in-person. Regardless of how you decide to work with him, you're going to walk away with strategies to better navigate through adversity, build focus and enhance overall professional performance. His content, stories, and mindsets could not be more relevant at this time!" - Brad, Manager, Cisco
"Thank you for kicking off the 87th Arkansas Municipal League Convention with an amazing keynote presentation. Your keynote was so relevant to this past year’s challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic. The feedback that we have received has been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you, again." - Whitnee, Deputy Director, Arkansas Municipal League
"We hosted Mike Lee for an impactful performance coaching event for our members. Even months later our members speak very highly of his session because they've used his strategies to keep them on track to achieving their goals. The unique combination of relatable stories plus actionable strategies really made this program stick." - Michael, Education Director, FPA Miami
"Just fantastic. People laughed, they cried and were able to implement his strategies immediately." - Jeff, CEO, 1st National Bank
"Mike, your keynote speaker session at the recent NHRMA conference was great! Mindfulness, and meditation, specifically, was more of a buzzword to me heading into the session. You took it from a buzzword to something real, tangible. More importantly, your examples inspired me to action. Thank you!" - Carrie, HR Manger, PwC
- 2023 – Author of “New Rules for the Future of Leadership: How the Bold and Driven Can Elevate Engagement, Win the War for Talent, and Create a Culture of Belonging”
- 2023 – Published The MindShift Digest newsletter
- 2021 – Host of The Mindshift Lab podcast
- 2020 – High-Performance Leadership Speaker, MindShift Labs
- 2017 – Author of “Un/Train: Optimise Your Mind Through Mindfulness for Sports, Business and Life”
- 2012 – Vice President, Drive Milwaukee
- 2008 – National Skill Development Trainer, Ganon Baker Basketball
- 2005 – Founder, Wisconsin Playmakers Basketball Club
