Michael Bungay Stanier
Leadership Guru focusing on work that has impact, meaning and makes a difference
Michael Bungay Stanier is a globally recognized leadership coach, bestselling author, and founder of Box of Crayons, a company dedicated to helping organizations focus on what truly matters. Known for delivering highly practical, interactive, and engaging presentations, Michael Bungay Stanier keynote speaker sessions leave audiences inspired, focused, and equipped with actionable plans to do more Great Work and less of the distractions.
With extensive experience working alongside Fortune 1000 organizations and teams worldwide, Michael’s programs provide “next day ready” coaching skills tailored for time-crunched managers. His approach drives engagement, resilience, and innovation by teaching simple yet powerful coaching techniques that leaders can apply immediately to build stronger teams and achieve better results.
Michael founded Box of Crayons in 2002 after living and working across Australia, England, the United States, and now Canada. He was the first Canadian to earn Coach of the Year honors, is a Rhodes Scholar, and was recently ranked as the #3 Global Guru in coaching.
As an author, Michael has written multiple influential books, with his latest Wall Street Journal bestseller, The Coaching Habit, selling over 350,000 copies worldwide. Praised for its wit and practical wisdom, the book transforms coaching into an everyday habit by teaching seven essential questions that help managers say less and ask more, unlocking their team’s full potential.
Through Michael Bungay Stanier speaker engagements, leaders learn to integrate coaching into their daily routines, reducing effort while increasing impact, making leadership more effective and enjoyable.
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Speaking Topics
Do More Great Work
People are busy. They’re overcommitted, over connected and overwhelmed. They’re working hard, sure … but are they having the impact that they (and you) want them to have?
What if people were able to work less hard, but have more impact? What if they were able to do more of the work that matters? What if they were able to do more Great Work?
This useful, provocative and highly interactive session is based on Michael’s bestselling powerful strategic productivity tool and Amazon.com bestseller, Do More Great Work.
The session is based on a simple but powerful model: Good Work vs Great Work. During the talk, participants work with that model and create new insights and strategies about how they spend their time, what really matters and how they can bring more focus, courage and resilience into the work they do.
Participants will leave not only with new insights and new energy but also with a plan to do something different right away.
This keynote is particularly effective as the opening keynote of a conference, as it provides a framework for participants to extract greater value from the rest of the conference.
The Five Question Leader: The Secret to Working Less Hard and Having More Impact
Managers and leaders find themselves stuck in three vicious circles. They’re frustrated by teams who have become over-dependent on them. They’re overwhelmed by the amount of work they have to do. And they’re disconnected from their own Great Work – the work that has impact, the work that has meaning. Sound familiar?
Breaking out of those vicious circles is simpler than you might think. Mastering five essential questions can help managers and leaders increase the focus, courage and resilience they need to have more impact in the work they do.
In this practical, interactive and engaging session participants will: Discover the three vicious circles that keep managers – and their teams – stuck Learn the five core questions they need so they (and those they lead) can focus on the work that matters.
Get three quick-to-master techniques to ask a question well. (it’s harder to do than it sounds!)
Find the Best Coaching Question in the World (and it has just three words) and understand how to apply the New Habit Formula to convert insight into new, sustainable behaviours.
This 60-90 minute program is based on Michael Bungay Stanier’s new book The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever. David Allen calls it a “brilliant how-to manual”, Dan Pink says the book “distills the essentials of coaching”, while Brené Brown says it is “practical and inspiring”.
Q&A for Michael Bungay Stanier
Where does Michael Bungay Stanier usually travel from?
Michael Bungay Stanier is based in Toronto, Ontario, and travels internationally for speaking engagements, workshops, and corporate events.
Which topics does Michael Bungay Stanier typically speak on at events?
Michael is renowned for his expertise in coaching and leadership development. His most requested speaking topics include:
- The Five Question Leader: Empowering leaders to unlock potential through curiosity-driven conversations.
- The New Rules of Change: Navigating and leading change in today's dynamic environments.
- How to Work with (Almost) Anyone: Building effective and harmonious working relationships.
- Presentation Genius: Mastering the art of impactful presentations for any audience.
- The Four Permissions: Encouraging leaders to give themselves permission to lead authentically.
- The Conspiracy: Fostering collaboration and collective action within organizations.
How much does it cost to book Michael Bungay Stanier for a keynote?
Michael's speaking fees start at $50,000, depending on the event's location, audience, and format.
What is the typical length of Michael Bungay Stanier’s keynote presentations?
His keynotes typically last between 60 to 90 minutes, designed to be highly interactive, practical, and engaging.
Is Michael Bungay Stanier available for panel discussions or workshops?
Yes — Michael frequently participates in panel discussions and leads workshops focused on coaching, leadership, and organizational development.
Can Michael Bungay Stanier customize his presentation for our audience?
Absolutely. Michael works closely with event organizers to tailor his message to align with your audience's needs, industry, and event objectives.
What are some of Michael Bungay Stanier’s notable past speaking engagements?
Michael has spoken at leading organizations such as Microsoft, Best Buy, and Sky, helping to evolve their approaches to coaching and leadership.
How do we book Michael Bungay Stanier for our event?
To book Michael Bungay Stanier for your next event, please contact Heather at ProSpeakers.com:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-420-4525
Recent Publications by Michael Bungay Stanier
The Coaching Habit - Say Less, Ask More, & Change the Way You Lead Forever
Do More Great Work
Get Unstuck & Get Going
End Malaria (E-Book)
"If I had to pick a person to have dinner with, when I need to be prodded and challenged and inspired to think about the things I really am committed to think about for myself and what I’m doing, I’d pick Michael Bungay Stanier. He has an ability to shake our tree and make us more conscious and responsible about what we know but aren’t willing to admit we know yet." —David Allen, author of Getting Things Done