Michael J. Gelb is a pioneering practitioner and thought leader in the fields of creative thinking, executive coaching and conscious leadership. He is the author of 17 books including How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci, The Art of Connection, The Healing Organization (with Raj Sisodia) and Mastering the Art of Public Speaking. Michael’s books have been translated into 25 languages and have sold more than one million copies.
In 2003 Michael received a Batten Fellowship in Innovation from The University of Virginia and co-directed the acclaimed Leading Innovation Seminar at the Darden Graduate School of Business for more than 10 years. In 2020 he was invited to become a Senior Fellow of the Center for Humanistic Management at Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business. In 2021 Michael was invited to become a member of the MG100 Executive Coaching group. Michael is also a master teacher of the Alexander Technique, aikido and qigong and a professional juggler who performed with the Rolling Stones.
10 reasons to book Michael for your next event:
- 1. Originality: Learn from an original thinker and creator.
- 2. Energy: Clients describe his energy as “scintillating,” “inspiring,” “electric,” “charismatic,” and “enlivening.”
- 3. Relevance: After careful consultation Michael will focus his message on your most important organizational issues.
- 4. Reliability: He appears at every scheduled engagement on time!
- 5. Authenticity: All keynotes are an expression of his lifetime interests.
- 6. Passion: Michael’s passion for inspiring your group will lead to a presentation that exceeds your expectations.
- 7. Global: Michael has presented in more than 30 countries and has extensive experience with multi-national and multi-cultural groups.
- 8. Resilience: Michael delivers an excellent program under all conditions.
- 9. Humor: People learn better when they laugh and Michael inspires laughter in the most serious groups.
- 10. Results: Michael is focused on achieving the results that are most important to you.
