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KEYNOTE SPEAKER · COMMUNICATION & EXECUTIVE PRESENCE

Your people hear a thousand voices. Give them one worth a vote.

Practical, story-driven keynotes and workshops that change how leaders show up, how teams handle feedback, and how people speak when it counts. In person or virtual.

SIGNATURE KEYNOTE

Unlock Executive Presence

Presence isn't a personality type. It's a set of choices about how you prepare, how you carry the room, and how you respond when the pressure is on. This keynote gives leaders those choices and the practice to make them stick.

Best for: leadership conferences, executive offsites, high-potential programs · 45 to 75 minutes

  • Prepare like a leader. A simple structure for any high-stakes conversation.
  • Carry the room. Voice, pace, and stillness that signal confidence.
  • Respond under pressure. Handle hard questions without fighting, fleeing, or freezing.
HIGH-ENERGY KEYNOTE · BASED ON THE NEW BOOK

Aligned

Every critic, boss, and comment section wants a vote on who you are. Aligned shows people how to filter the noise, stand on their own values, and cast their own vote. It ends with every person in the room naming their board.

Best for: all-hands meetings, association conferences, kickoffs · Books for every attendee can be added

See the book and keynote together
Mike Acker delivering a keynote
WORKSHOPS

Training that changes how teams talk.

Built for your team, with real practice and real feedback. Teams at companies like GE Vernova and Edwards Lifesciences have used these sessions to sharpen how they communicate.

Feedback That Lands Give feedback people can use, and receive it without fighting, fleeing, or falling apart.
Speak With Confidence Practical reps for presenting, running meetings, and speaking up when the room is senior.
Executive Presence for Teams Clarity, structure, and composure, practiced in real scenarios your team faces every week.

What organizers say

"Mike's keynote was a highlight of our event."
Melissa G., Leadership Event Host
"Practical takeaways that attendees could implement immediately."
Tim O., Conference Coordinator, STI
"An incredible workshop on effective communication."
Tiffany Gillota, SHRM-CP
"Practical tools they can use right away."
Eileen C., Leadership Team, Symphony Medical
"Professional, prepared, and immediately impactful."
Steve B., Leadership Team Director
"Today, I am paid to speak 12-14 times a year."
Nate Hambrick, 2x Bestselling Author
FOR EVENT PLANNERS

Easy to book. Easy to work with.

Everything you need to plan, in one place. If it's not here, call 512.877.1040.

Media kit, photos, and intro
Can you customize the keynote for our audience?

Yes. Every session starts with a short call so the stories, examples, and takeaways fit your people and your event goals.

Do you speak virtually?

Yes. Virtual keynotes and workshops are built for the screen, with interaction and practice, not a recorded talk.

How long is a keynote?

Most keynotes run 45 to 75 minutes. Workshops run half-day or full-day.

Can we add books for attendees?

Yes. Copies of Speak With No Fear, or Not Every Voice Gets a Vote once it is out on May 18, 2027, can be added for every attendee.

Where do you travel from?

Austin, Texas. I speak across the United States and internationally.

What do you need from us?

A date, a short call about your audience, and basic AV. I send a speaker intro and a tech rider ahead of time.

Let's talk about your event.

Here's who I am, here's my event, here's what I'm looking for. That's all I need to get started. I'll reply within two business days.