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Michael McQueen

Australia - NSW

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Michael McQueen understands what it takes to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Recently ranked #11 among the world's top futurists, Michael is widely recognized for having his finger on the pulse of change, helping clients ranging from Google to Toyota and Mastercard navigate uncertainty and stay ahead of the curve.

A bestselling author of 10 books, Michael's latest release was named by Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant as one of the top five must-read new leadership books. He is a sought-after media commentator, with his insights regularly featured in Forbes, The Guardian, and CNN.

Having presented to over 500,000 people across five continents since 2004, Michael is a familiar face on the international conference circuit, having shared the stage with the likes of Mel Robbins and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

Formerly named Australia's Keynote Speaker of the Year, Michael has also been inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.

Speaking topics

Thinking For Tomorrow
How to stay relevant when the rules keep changing

In a time of rapid and relentless change, the real risk for leaders and teams isn't being unaware of what's coming - it's being unable to respond quickly enough.

In this high-impact and practical keynote, award-winning futurist Michael McQueen reveals what it really takes to be future-ready.

Drawing on insights from neuroscience and change psychology, he explores the habits and mindset shifts that enable tomorrow-minded leaders stay ahead.

Audiences will discover:

Why preparation matters more than prediction in becoming future-fit
How to face uncertainty with clarity and confidence, rather than fear and hesitation
How to spot and sidestep the common traps that silently sabotage innovation
A practical gameplan for cultivating curiosity as a competitive advantage

Attendees will leave this session with a powerful toolkit for staying sharp, agile and ready for whatever tomorrow holds.

Influence 2.0
Mastering the Art of Opening Minds

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 to try to change 21st-century minds

This practical, thought-provoking keynote draws on the latest discoveries in neuroscience and behavioural 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.

Audience members will leave this presentation with a clear action plan for navigating uncertainty and emerging stronger than ever.

Whether you aim to influence customer choices, team dynamics, or organizational culture, this keynote will give you the tools for powerful, lasting impact.

Preparing Now for What's Next
How to thrive in an age of uncertainty

It's been rightly said that the pace of change has never been this fast, but it will never again be this slow. We are living in a transformative era and smart leaders know that now is the time for audacity, adaptability, and agility.

Enormous opportunities lie ahead for those who can identify the trends of tomorrow and gear up for them today.

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 GENERATIVE AI, DATA ANALYTICS and SPATIAL COMPUTING.
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.

Mastering the Art of Momentum
The secret to achieving effortless and enduring growth

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.

Teaching for Tomorrow
How to equip today’s students for the future

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:

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.

Testimonials

The feedback was unbelievably positive and it was by far the best webinar I have ever attended.
Luke Brennan - Konica Minolta

Presenting and workshopping in a virtual environment is not easy but Michael did a great job of making it an engaging experience.
Morgan Kirk-Eaton - Coles Australia

Michael's virtual strategy session was the best and most engaging session I’ve been in since this COVID hit!
Andrew Glenn - Chobani Australia

Thank you so much for your virtual presentation. It was really well received by our attendees.
Julie Booth - NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

What an engaging, entertaining and well prepared session. The best generational presentation I've seen! Michael's depth of knowledge and applicable stories were fantastic.
Marketing Manager, Pepsi

Michael 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 Super

Michael is a gifted speaker with an enthralling topic. Colleagues and clients alike found Michael captivating and took away many great strategies and ideas! GIO
GIO Insurance

Michael's presentation is both engaging and inspiring. His strategies for engaging our Gen Y people really hit the mark.
Head of Career and Development, Vodafone

Understanding what makes Gens X & Y tick is not a new challenge which is why Michael McQueen's presentation was unexpectedly refreshing. His comments were right on the money and our delegates responded with knowing nods. Michael is a fluid and mature presenter who is completely across his subject.
CEO, Family Business Australia

Michael McQueen provided NECA Victoria's members with a clear insight into Generation Y. I would highly recommend Michael's presentation to any prospective groups.
CEO, NECA Victoria

A thought provoking and inspirational presentation. Michael totally engaged our members with his insights.
Chief Executive (VIC) The CEO Institute

Michael is an informed and engaging speaker with a powerful message and practical advice. I would recommend Michael to all business owners and entrepreneurs wanting to grow and evolve a competitive edge
GM Marketing Cannon Australia

Michael gave us so many thought-provoking insights. The team are still talking about it. Nailed it!
General Manager (Australia & New Zealand), Castrol

Michael was a standout presenter at our conference and continues to receive positive feedback, easily capturing the attention of the audience with his insight into human nature.
Executive Manager, Agency Practice

The ultimate professional! Very engaging, interesting and delivers his message in a very professional manner. Michael had to tailor his delivery to meet our tight schedule. He did so without missing a beat - and he rated highly in our post conference critique!
Golf Management Australia

Michael McQueen was incredible. His presentation, content and delivery was second to none!
Senior Marketing Manager, Business Development, Cushman & Wakefield AUNZ

Michael took the time to understand our member's needs and craft such engaging and relevant content which was above and beyond our expectations. The value he brought was truly appreciated by all the team.
CPA Australia

Michael was such a great speaker for our event - simply superb. He excited the audience with his knowledge of technology and of the future - people were mesmerised with his every word.
Group Managing Director, Our Community House

Michael's address at the International Baccalaureate Global Conference was incredibly eye-opening. His ability to crystallize of all the complexities of the current world into what is meaningful for teaching and learning was phenomenal.
Director General, The International Baccalaureate

Our experience with Michael was fantastic. He was easy to communicate with beforehand and his presentation was exactly on brief and tailored to our event. He was a definite crowd pleaser and set the tone so well for the rest of our day.
Deloitte

Michael's presentation made a lasting impression on our staff team. They left the session feeling incredibly energised and excited for the future.
Principal, The Knox School

Our staff team thoroughly enjoyed Michael's thought-proking keynote presentation.
Headmaster, Brisbane Grammar School

Michael's ability to convey complex ideas in an accessible manner was greatly appreciated.
Head of Senior School, Toowoomba Grammar School

Michael is an absolute pleasure to work with. He's fantastic on stage and the delegates love him!
QLD Office of Industrial Relations

Michael delivered such an engaging, impactful and informative keynote. His insights truly resonated and set the tone for the event ahead.
Senior Executive Manager, Count

Michael's session well and truly the hit mark with several saying it was the best of the conference.
Group Executive, Count

Michael was extremely engaging and spoke well to the audience. The topics he discussed around AI were interesting. We would definitely recommend Michael.
KE Pilates

Michael's content is recent, relevant and fascinating however it's his delivery, professionalism and integration with the event theme and other speaker content that sets him apart.
CEO, Australian Business Events Association Ltd

Michael captured the imagination of our clients and team with his thought-provoking insights. The feedback has been the most positive we have seen.
Senior Managing Director, CBRE New Zealand

Michael's keynote speech and the richness and tangible nature of the conversation in the Q&A post all resonated.
Senior Commercial Planning Manager, Coles Group

Michael's insights were incredibly timely and thought-provoking, and set the tone for our conference beautifully.
Marketing and Communications, Monadelphous

Michael provided us with much food for thought at our board and executive team planning day. His presentation was incredibly thought-provoking and engaging.
Chief Executive, The Association of Independent Schools of NSW

It's rare you find a speaker who so expertly tailors their presentation to the needs of the organisation and their audience. Board Directors and Executives alike walked away from Michael's session knowing more and energised to keep learning.
Margery Evans, CEO, The Association of Independent Schools of NSW

Michael's keynote was an absolute hit. My team and our clients are still talking about it weeks later.
CEO, Aon New Zealand