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Meet One of North America’s
Most Entertaining and Influential
Workplace Culture Thought Leaders

Here are 9 and a half fantabulous reasons to book Michael:

1You don’t have to choose between relevant content and fun! Michael delivers relevant content in a highly engaging, energetic, and fun style. His sessions are seriously fun! (Or humorously serious?) Michael’s humor makes his messages extra “sticky” – so audiences are more likely to not only remember them, but to act on them!

2Energize your event. Michael’s ability to energize and inspire audiences makes him the ideal speaker to kick off an event OR if you want to make sure people leave your event feeling energized with an inspiring, “feel-good,” memorable last impression, he’s also a great closer!

3A true professional. In fact, not only is he a Certified Speaking Professional, but he was also inducted into the Canadian Speakers Association Hall of Fame in 2008. What does being a professional speaker mean? It means Michael understands the importance of asking the right questions. He understands the importance of the basics: partnering with the audio-visual team, showing up early, delivering materials to meeting planners well before the deadline, adapting his presentation to last minute events or timing changes, and yes, finishing on time to ensure your schedule stays on track! It’s the small things and the small attention to detail that makes Michael a true professional.

4Practical, inspiring examples from around the world. Audiences appreciate Michael’s depth of knowledge on workplace culture. And because he shares real-life examples from businesses around the world, audiences see that real changes in their own workplaces are possible and not just theoretical!

5Tailored talks for the perfect fit. Michael tailors his messages, stories, and examples to your audience, ensuring that each presentation is as relevant as possible.

6Laughing WITH people, never AT people. Michael practices “safe humor” so you never have to worry if the humor will be inappropriate for any audiences.

7The critics are raving! Michael delivers, period. Check out Michael’s Rave Reviews that demonstrate the tremendous, long-lasting impact of his presentations over the past 20+ years.

8Create a long-lasting impact. Michael’s presentations include follow up eResources, including handouts, articles, and eBooks – a tremendous value-added bonus that ensures his ideas and messages are taken back to the workplace.

9More than just a one night stand! Michael also has a wealth of resources and options to help you succeed long after the presentation is over, such as (in fact, you can see his Culture Champion bundles here):

  • Preferred customer pricing for his online Culture Leadership Academy course/membership site
  • A subscription to an ongoing series of follow up pre-recorded videos or virtual talks
  • His weekly Inspiring Workplaces newsletter
  • Books available at bulk discount for your entire organization
  • Facilitating brainstorming sessions to help you turn ideas into action
  • A very inspiring and active YouTube Channel featuring new videos every week
  • One-on-one or group coaching for teams, leaders, and employees

9.5Be dazzled by his signature moves! Although Michael is not a world champion ballroom dancer, he has some pretty fantastic moves that he can happily teach your audience.

If you want to leave your audience laughing, energized, and armed with relevant ideas they can immediately put into practice to make a real difference in the workplace, Michael’s the speaker for you!

Videos

Why Clients Book Michael 

Some clients bring me into their events simply because they want to celebrate a great year, cap off a busy season, or recognize their amazing employees. Other clients work with me because they’ve lost their mojo, they’re wrestling with unprecedented change, or they need help forging a stronger and more inspiring culture.  

Why Choose Between Content and Humor? 

For more than 20 years I’ve embraced the mantra: “Why choose between content and humor when you can have both?” In this short video, I share what I think my job as a professional speaker is and how I will work with you to exceed your expectations. 

Michael in Action

Why choose between content and fun when you can have both? For a sense of my presentation style, grab some popcorn and enjoy this sampler video of Michael in Action. Whether I’m delivering a full-day workshop to senior executives, or a keynote to an audience of 3,000+, I deliver relevant content in as memorable a way as possible so those inspiring ideas stick!

BOOKS

The Humor Advantage

Why Some Businesses Are Laughing All the Way to the Bank  

The Humor Advantage is packed with ideas on how you can create a more innovative, collaborative, service-driven culture that drives outrageous results! It delivers a firehose of information that will turn your culture upside down (in a good way!).    

Hire, Inspire, and
Fuel Their Fire

How to Recruit, Onboard, and Train New Employees to Live Your Culture Out Loud 

Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire is filled with inspiring and fun ideas that will help you attract the right employees for your culture, add some much-needed oomph to your onboarding, and truly inspire new employees to live your culture and your values out loud starting on day one!

The Jerk-Free Workplace

How You Can Take the Lead to Create a Happier, More Inspiring Workplace

This isn’t just about giving jerky work behaviors the boot. The Jerk-Free Workplace offers up an inspiring roadmap on how to take the lead when you’re not the boss – although you’ll definitely want your boss to read it, too. If you want to work in a happier, more inspiring workplace, this is the book for you!

Rave Reviews

“Your presentation was beyond excellent! You have the unique ability to both entertain and educate. It was the perfect mix of a serious business message, along with a very funny delivery.”
Dave Thompson, CFO & President, Sandvik Canada, Inc.
“Michael was brilliant! An incredible session that received a standing ovation. The content was a welcome and valuable divergence from typical educational sessions. If you need to leave your audience energized with great content, I highly recommend Michael Kerr!”
Dana Cooper, Executive Director, Orthotics Prosthetics Canada
“Michael held the full attention of our senior management team for a full 4-hour presentation! His management philosophy is a fantastic approach that I have encouraged my team to carry forward.”
Martine Rothblatt, Chairman & CEO, United Therapeutics
“It was evident, almost from the first word you spoke, that you would be one of the most memorable parts of the two days. Your high energy, fast-paced, powerful style had everyone on the edges of their seats. Beyond being incredibly entertaining, you gave the leaders pragmatic tools and ideas that are easily transferable to their jobs.”
Mark Breslaw, Human Resources Business Partner, Telus
“Michael’s Leading and Laughing During Turbulent Times was the best presentation I have seen in my 40 years in business.”
Rodney Meadows, Director East Alabama Home Medical
“That was one of the best virtual presentations I have been on and the best one since this pandemic! It was the highlight of my week and gave me a resurgence of positivity, motivation and energy.”
Natasha Purnell, Chief Culture Officer, Park Insurance
“Michael Kerr delivered an absolutely outstanding performance – virtually! His energy and humorous content had our event attendees wanting our company to book him again!”
Kylene Donaldson, Western Financial Group
“Michael Kerr’s humor, messages and energy was not lost at all in the virtual format and allowed us to continue an important tradition of having fun and being together. His messages on how to  build resiliency were delivered in an engaging way that really hit home!”
Brier Albano, Associate Registrar, Medicine Hat College
“With his high energy and animated presentation of over 90 minutes, he had everyone’s full attention!”
Jolaine Arsenault, Retail Market Analysis and Liaison Specialist, Co-op Atlantic
“Just wanted to say “WOW!” – that was awesome! We’ve had many speakers over the years, but none the likes of Michael Kerr.”
Richard Dansereau, President, NAPA Autopro BDG
“One of the most enjoyable keynote speakers we have worked with. Not only was it entertaining, it contained valuable lessons for our managers to take back to the office.”
Peter Panaritis, President, Brinks Canada Limited
“Many of the head office staff thought you were the best keynote speaker we’ve ever had! Thank-you for your invigorating and energizing keynote presentation.”
Tanya Dusyk, Territory Manager, Shell Canada
“Your dynamic and interactive presentation was the highlight of our conference. To this day, years later, we will often refer to the topics you enlightened and enriched our lives with!”
Steve Enns, Vice President and General Manager, TGS Harvard Management
“I wanted to share with you the amazing customer comments below. We’ve been employing various techniques that you described and I wanted you to know that your work makes a difference!”
Kevin Walsh, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Showdown Displays
“Yours was one of the most effective, enlightening, and entertaining presentations we’ve ever had at a conference (and we’ve had a lot!).”
Mario Bernardi, Executive Director, ClimateCare Co-operative
“You were by far the best rated speaker. Michael’s energy influenced my entire experience at the conference.”
Mary Anne Yurkiw, Food Matters Conference Chair
“YOU ROCK! Michael had everyone in stitches and offered amazing workplace food for thought.”
Janice Vilaca, Program Administrator, Co-operative Education, Wilfred Laurier University
“I’ve seen Michael four times – he’s amazing. You come away with knowledge on how to make your workplace better and you don’t even realize you were being taught because you are so busy being entertained.”
Michelle Kimura, Owner, MicAr Marketing
“Thanks to your suggestions, staff feel engaged and empowered to start creating an inspiring workplace. You have made a huge, positive impact in just 90 minutes!”
Paola Zurro, Senior Director, Real Property Branch
“Michael exceeded our expectations in every aspect. He was nothing short of the star of our event. By far, the best speaker we’ve ever had!”
Rod Smith, VP, Business Development, Century Vallen
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