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Michael is a versatile keynote speaker and program panelist who appears at event settings in corporations, conferences and classrooms. He loves the small group just as much as the big room – and he can customize content to comfortably match any organization’s goals.
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DIGGING OUT OF DARKNESS
The most painful moments of our lives can become launchpads to live more fully. In this deeply personal talk, Michael explains how our broken parts can be sources for strength and renewal. Discover: The ‘Beauty of the Temporary’ How to release from your mind’s unreality How your perceived weaknesses can become signature strengths: why ‘Weird Wins”
SLAYING YOUR SCATHING SELF-CRITICISM TO DISCOVER YOUR SIGNATURE STRENGTHS
From his own experience, Michael knows how grueling it can be when self-criticism goes to extremes—and how it can keep us stuck. In this personal and practical talk, Michael shares the powerful set of tools he developed through his own struggles that can help audiences to interrupt negative self-talk and navigate their darkest moments.
FROM SURVIVING TO SERVING
Drawing on his own experiences battling depression and anxiety, Michael shares how surviving acute emotional lows can transform pain into empathy, empathy into connection, and lived experience into a powerful toolkit for helping others heal.
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LET’S CONNECTTestimonials
“Speaking to a packed hall at Microsoft, Michael’s insightful presentation on American media and democracy inspired a passionate exchange of questions, comments and common sense answers. He was terrific.”
“Michael’s speech on ‘Brexit and American Populism’ was a fascinating look at recent international political trends – and what it means here at home. The Q&A would’ve continued on for another hour if we’d had the time!”
“Michael Golden gave a great presentation on Congress and its faults to an audience of 150 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Students, particularly, were thrilled by his talk and inspired to work for reforms.”
“Michael’s presentation to our Chicago Fellows was the perfect ticket in the midst of the dramatic 2016 election cycle. He not only delivered an accessible diagnosis of our government’s systemic problems and a logical menu of solutions – he also kept our folks engaged on the topic from start to finish.”