Michael McQueen

No organization or business can afford to ignore Millennials. In addition to being the largest generation in history, they possess over 30% of consumer spending power and make up half of the working population.

Having conducted one of the world’s most extensive studies into the defining attitudes and values of Millennials, Michael McQueen has a unique insight into the next generation.

In this high-energy, humorous & compelling keynote presentation, audiences discover:
• The common myths and misconceptions many leaders and businesses believe about millennials (even if they don’t know it)
• The core beliefs, mindsets and expectations of next-generation consumers and employees
• The secret to engaging, persuading and motivating millennials
• A range of proven and practical strategies for being relevant to a younger cohort

Audience members will leave this presentation with a clear action plan for bridging the generation gap and powerfully engaging Millennials as either consumers or employees.

De-coding the Millennial Mindset is an ideal stand-alone conference keynote or an extended half or full day program.

The much-hyped metaverse promises to transform business and life in the coming years. However, there is still widespread confusion about what it is, how it works and why it matters.

Given forecasts that the metaverse will be an $800 billion market opportunity within 3 years, and that we will soon be spending an hour per day in this virtual realm, now is the time to gear up for what lies ahead.

SESSION OVERVIEW

IN THIS RESEARCH-RICH & COMPELLING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION, AUDIENCES DISCOVER:

- The key TECHNOLOGIES and TRENDS that have rapidly accelerated the rise of IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY
- Practical CASE STUDIES of market leading brands and industries already getting results in the metaverse – and how they are doing it
- Why virtual and augmented reality offers exciting new ways for organisations to ENGAGE and CONNECT with their teams and marketplace
- The revolutionary new PRODUCTS, SERVICES and ASSET CLASSES that WEB3 will enable
- Audience members will leave this presentation with a clear understanding of what the metaverse is and how to prepare for the opportunities it will present.

DEMYSTIFYING THE METAVERSE is an ideal stand-alone conference keynote or an extended half day workshop program.

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.

Never before has the generation gap been so wide or mattered so much.?In a recent global study, 42% of leaders reported that generational differences were the primary cause of conflict within their organisations - far outweighing the impact of differences in gender or cultural background.?We are living and working in an era where age-related differences matter more than ever. For the first time in history, 5 generations may be working alongside each other in a team at any one time.

In this humourous & revealing keynote presentation, Michael explores:

- An overview of the five different generations of the 20th Century
- The formative influences which have shaped each demographic group
- Each generation’s values, attitudes and expectations - and how these can lead to conflict and misunderstandings within an organisation or team.

Audience members leave this session with powerful insights into how their older and younger counterparts view the world very differently. In addition, they’ll be equipped with insights and strategies for better connecting and communicating across the generation gap.

Navigating the Generational Maze is an ideal stand-alone conference keynote or an extended half or full day program.

Disruption is something that every organization and leader has experienced at scale in recent years. In the aftermath of one of the most tumultuous chapters in human history, now is the time for audacity, adaptability and agility. Enormous opportunities lie ahead for those that can identify the trends of tomorrow and gear up for them today.

SESSION OVERVIEW
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 AI, HYBRID WORK and the METAVERSE
- 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.

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 learn:
• 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.

Smart organizations and leaders are beginning to recognize the significant commercial benefits of engaging younger generations in the workplace. They are discovering that in addition to being ambitious, tech-savvy and adaptable, Gen Y can be a powerful source of creativity and fresh thinking.?The challenge for business owners and managers is to develop organizational cultures and practices that will attract, motivate but most of all retain this young group.

In this practical and information-packed session, Michael McQueen draws on over 8 years of experience helping thousands of business leaders and managers increase their engagement with young team members. He explores:

- Why no organisation can afford to disengage Gen Y -?a group who will make up over 40% of the working population by 2020.
- The key phrases and vocabulary that motivate and inspire young employees - plus the words/phrases to avoid
- What drives younger workers' addiction to social networking and how to establish clear boundaries around its use in the workplace
- How to equip emerging leaders with the skills and attitudes they'll need in the future

Audiences leave this session with a clear understanding of what does and does not work in getting the best out of the next generation. More importantly, they leave armed with proven and practical tools for increasing the engagement of their younger team members. This session is a must for organizations and managers who want to prepare for their future workforce and?capitalize on the benefits young employees have to offer.

Ideal for: HR, leadership-focussed events,?sales teams, small-to-medium sized companies, pharmaceutical, financial services, retail, customer service, public sector, education.

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ABOUT MICHAEL
“Having spoken to over 200,000 people across 5 continents since 2004, Michael McQueen is known for his engaging, entertaining and practical conference presentations. He has shared the stage with ...”
Michael McQueen is an Australian-born speaker, social researcher and bestselling author.

Coming from a background in marketing and research,

A revealing, practical and compelling keynote presentation highlighting why character matters more than ever.
In the coming years, consumers will demand ever-greater transparency, trustworthiness and values-alignment from the brands and businesses they engage with - a trend that leaders and organisations ignore at their peril.

In this research-rich & compelling keynote presentation, audiences will discover:
• Why the marketplace today is more sceptical and discerning - and how this creates an enormous opportunity.
• How purpose-driven and values-based brands have proven to be more lucrative, loved, and longer lasting than their competitors.
• How to build or rebuild trust through credibility, consistency, clarity and congruence.

Audience members will leave this session with a blueprint for becoming an individual, brand or organisation that stands for something - and reaps the rewards of doing so.

The Case for Character is an ideal stand-alone conference keynote presentation or an extended half day program.

The coronavirus pandemic acted like a time machine bringing 2030 forward to 2020. As the turmoil subsides and a new era dawns, smart leaders are turning their attention to where opportunity now lies and how to gear up for the future.

Session overview
In this fast-paced & compelling keynote presentation, audiences will discover:
• The COVID-inspired shifts in CONSUMER HABITS and EXPECTATIONS that are here to stay
• The key ways ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, QUANTUM COMPUTING and AUGMENTED REALITY accelerated rapidly during the pandemic and how this offers exciting new possibilities for those that are prepared
• The role that GEN Z are playing in redefining industry norms and how to win in a post-Millennial marketplace
• How to foster ENGAGEMENT, COLLABORATION and CULTURE when leading remote and hybrid teams

Audience members will leave this presentation with a clear game plan for navigating the new now.

The New Now is an ideal stand-alone conference keynote or an extended half or full day program.

In the wake of any crisis, smart businesses and leaders recognise the importance of kickstarting their momentum - and fast.

Having spent over 15 years studying the dynamics of dynamism in organizations, 8-time bestselling author Michael McQueen knows what it takes to create unstoppable momentum in a business or team.

In this research-rich and fast-faced presentation, Michael explores:

-The 3 common traps that derail success - and how to avoid them
-How to achieve a rhythm of unforced productivity and flow state
-The key momentum mindsets that can supercharge growth and create an unfair advantage over the competition
-The daily habits that ensure good intentions translate into sustained results

Audiences will leave this in-person or virtual presentation armed with a practical action plan for achieving a new level of momentum and maintaining it over the long haul.

The post-crisis kickstart is an ideal stand-alone conference keynote or an extended half or full-day program.

If you’re not willing to cannibalize your own business, someone will do it for you. This echoed warning from Steve Jobs is a timely message for any brand or organization. As the status quo continues to be disrupted at a greater rate than ever, relying on what has worked in the past will likely come at the cost of future success (and survival). The demise of iconic brands such as Kodak, Borders and Blockbuster leaves us with little doubt – smart organizations and leaders must re-invent themselves before there are forced to do so by external pressures.

In this fast-paced & compelling keynote presentation, audiences discover:

- Why most organizations and businesses fail to re-invent themselves TILL IT’S ALMOST TOO LATE
- The critical importance of your organization’s SILENT PULSE in gauging your true heath and relevance
- A PRACTICAL and PROVEN blueprint for re-invention in any business or organization

Audience members will leave this presentation with a game plan for successfully adapting to change and emerging stronger and more relevant than ever.

How you ever wondered how it is that iconic brands and great ideas go from prominence to obsolescence while their competitors go from strength to strength? The secret to maintaining growth, vitality and momentum for many years and decades comes down to one thing and one thing only relevance.??In this unique, fast-paced and compelling presentation, Michael McQueen explores:

- Why most businesses don’t realize they are losing relevance till it’s almost too late
- ‘The Relevance Curve’ and what it means for every business, leader, idea and brand
- The 5 major causes of decline and obsolescence
- How to check your “Silent Pulse” and measure the true health of a business
- Proven strategies for remaining relevant or regaining relevance as times and needs evolve

Audience members will leave this session challenged to reflect on their relevance in the modern marketplace while at the same time equipped with strategies for navigating change through innovation, strategic thinking and re-positioning.

IDEAL FOR: Clients looking for themes of leadership, change management, strategic planning or innovation.