Mike Sarraille

Mike Sarraille Speaking Topics

• Evolved Leadership

  THE BIG IDEA

  In a world defined by uncertainty and constant change, success demands more than traditional leadership—it requires Evolved Leadership.

  Evolved Leadership is the key to thriving in today’s fast-paced, complex business environment. By embracing five foundational pillars, organizations can build a culture of collaboration, resilience, and continuous growth, empowering teams to adapt, innovate, and excel no matter the challenge.

  KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION

  As disruption reshapes industries, traditional leadership models are falling behind. Evolved Leadership offers a transformative, actionable framework built for today's dynamic realities.

  In this keynote, Mike Sarraille introduces the five pillars of Evolved Leadership:

  - Inspired Influence - Connected Commitment - The Excellence Imperative - The Autonomy Advantage - Holistic Adaptability

  Through compelling storytelling and real-world examples, Mike shows how each pillar strengthens organizational culture, inspires ownership, and aligns teams around shared purpose and high standards.

  This session goes beyond theory—Mike emphasizes that leadership is rooted in behavior, not position. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to empower their teams, foster accountability, and drive sustained performance.

  Mike also addresses how embracing failure as a catalyst for learning keeps organizations agile and prepared for new opportunities. By embedding Evolved Leadership into everyday actions, leaders can unlock resilience, accelerate growth, and future-proof their teams against whatever lies ahead.

  This keynote serves leaders and teams who are:

  • Looking to evolve their leadership approach in a changing landscape
  • Committed to building a high-performing culture of collaboration
  • Seeking strategies to inspire and engage their teams effectively

  The audience will leave with:

  • A comprehensive understanding of the five pillars of Evolved Leadership
  • Practical strategies for inspiring influence and connected commitment
  • Tools for establishing a culture of excellence and accountability
  • Insights into empowering teams with autonomy to drive greater innovation
  • The ability to foster holistic adaptability to thrive in any environment

• The Autonomy Advantage

  THE BIG IDEA

  Empowerment fuels innovation and creativity. Decentralization drives speed and effectiveness. By granting teams the autonomy to make decisions, organizations strengthen engagement, adaptability, and problem-solving capabilities—keys to thriving in today’s fast-moving environment.

  KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION

  The Autonomy Advantage highlights the critical role of empowering teams and individuals to drive performance, innovation, and resilience.

  In this keynote, Mike Sarraille shares actionable insights on how leaders can create an environment where initiative, ownership, and accountability flourish. He explores why breaking free from traditional hierarchical structures is essential for organizations aiming to foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

  Through real-world examples, Mike demonstrates how autonomy increases motivation, sparks creativity, and accelerates decision-making. He emphasizes that trusting team members to lead at their level equips organizations to be more agile, responsive, and better positioned to succeed in an ever-changing landscape.

  This keynote serves leaders and teams who are:

  • Looking to enhance team engagement and innovation
  • Seeking to empower individuals to take initiative
  • Committed to creating a culture of trust and accountability

  The audience will leave with:

  • Strategies for fostering autonomy across teams
  • Tools to enhance engagement, ownership, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Insights into how empowering individuals drives long-term organizational success

The Ripple Effect: Inspiring Influence Beyond Your Reach

THE BIG IDEA

Inspiration is the catalyst for transformation. When leaders harness the power of inspired influence, they ignite passion, creativity, and ownership across their teams—building an environment where every individual feels empowered to contribute at the highest level.

KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION

Inspired Influence explores how a leader’s ability to inspire directly shapes engagement, collaboration, and performance. In this keynote, Mike Sarraille dives into the mechanics of effective inspiration, offering practical insights on how leaders can craft and communicate a vision that truly resonates with their teams. Designed for leaders aiming to break down silos and strengthen collaboration across departments, this session provides actionable strategies to create a culture of inspiration that transcends traditional organizational boundaries.

Mike uses real-world stories and examples to show how inspired leadership doesn't just enhance individual performance—it transforms entire team dynamics. Attendees will learn how to spark creativity, foster a sense of ownership, and drive collective success by inspiring from within.

When leaders lead through inspiration, they don’t just manage teams—they mobilize movements.

This keynote serves leaders and teams who are:

• Looking to enhance team engagement and innovation
• Seeking to elevate their leadership impact
• Aiming to create a culture of engagement and initiative
• Committed to inspiring their teams toward collective success

The audience will leave with:

• Practical strategies to enhance their ability to inspire and influence
• Tools to cultivate a culture of creativity, engagement, and ownership
• Insights into the profound impact of inspired leadership on team and organizational performance

Making the Seemingly Impossible Possible: Lessons from the World-Record-Setting Triple 7 Expedition

THE BIG IDEA

Unlock the true potential of high-performing teams through powerful lessons drawn from the Triple 7 Expedition and the world of Special Operations. By embracing optimism, trust, and accountability, leaders and teams can transform seemingly impossible challenges into extraordinary achievements.

KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION

Join Mike Sarraille on a thrilling journey as he recounts the planning, execution, and triumph of the Triple 7 Expedition—an audacious mission where a team of special operations veterans skydived onto all seven continents in just seven days, setting four world records.

This keynote captures the essence of elite teamwork and the power of unified purpose in overcoming obstacles and achieving extraordinary goals. In a world where challenges often seem insurmountable, Mike emphasizes the critical role of optimism and resilience in driving success.

Attendees will explore how a positive mindset fuels determination, how trust and vulnerability strengthen team cohesion, and how professionalism and respect create an environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Mike also highlights the importance of embracing failure as part of the learning process—showing that setbacks, when handled correctly, make teams stronger, more adaptable, and more committed to the mission.

Through captivating real-world stories, Mike delivers a compelling message about the behaviors, mindsets, and leadership principles that separate good teams from great ones.

This keynote serves leaders and teams who are:

• Facing significant challenges and seeking innovative solutions
• Looking to strengthen team dynamics and collaboration
• Committed to achieving ambitious goals through collective effort

The audience will leave with:

• A deeper understanding of the principles that drive high-performing teams
• Practical strategies for fostering optimism, trust, and adaptability
• Tools for creating a culture of learning, accountability, and resilience
• Inspiration to pursue audacious goals and tackle the seemingly impossible with a no-quit attitude

The Everyday Warrior Mindset: A No-Hacks, Practical Approach to Living a High-Performing Life

THE BIG IDEA

Being a Warrior has nothing to do with a profession—it’s about mindset. The Everyday Warrior Mindset equips individuals with practical tools to live a high-performing life fueled by purpose, resilience, and impact. By embracing continuous growth and turning challenges into opportunities, individuals can transform failure into success and make lasting contributions to their families, communities, and organizations.

KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION

In a world that often feels overwhelming, many individuals struggle to find meaning, direction, and balance. The Everyday Warrior Mindset offers a refreshing, no-hacks approach to personal growth and self-leadership, empowering individuals to become the best version of themselves.

Drawing from insights in the best-selling book, "The Everyday Warrior," Mike Sarraille shares the core principles that help individuals thrive despite life’s inevitable challenges. This keynote highlights the importance of self-awareness, discipline, and intentionality as the foundations for personal and professional success.

Attendees will learn how to lead themselves first—developing the resilience and clarity needed to drive meaningful impact in their organizations and communities. Mike also explores how aligning daily actions with core values creates lasting fulfillment, and how personal growth is most powerful when it extends beyond oneself through service to others.

Through real-world stories, practical strategies, and actionable takeaways, Mike inspires audiences to embrace a life of purpose, optimism, and continuous growth.

This keynote serves leaders and teams who are:

• Seeking to cultivate resilience and a purpose-driven mindset
• Looking for optimism and fulfillment in everyday life
• Struggling to align personal values with daily actions
• Committed to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond

The audience will leave with:

• A comprehensive understanding of the Everyday Warrior Mindset and its real-world applications
• Strategies for enhancing self-leadership and living intentionally
• Tools for transforming challenges into opportunities for personal growth
• Insights into the power of giving back and contributing to meaningful causes
• Inspiration to embark on a lifelong journey of growth, fulfillment, and impact

Moving the Bullseye to the Front of Your Chest

THE BIG IDEA

High-performing teams are built on trust, not fear. By embracing vulnerability and emotional intimacy, leaders remove the stigma around mistakes and create environments where collaboration, innovation, and high performance can truly flourish.

KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION

Join Mike Sarraille as he shares transformative insights drawn from his work with a Fortune 50 company that uncovered a deep cultural challenge. During a pivotal executive meeting, Mike posed the question: "How readily can you admit a mistake within your company?" The laughter from all 50 executives -- and the Chief Learning Officer’s response, "If you admit a mistake, you'll put a bullseye on your chest" -- made the problem clear: fear, not trust, was driving the culture.

In this keynote, Mike explores why creating a culture that embraces vulnerability is essential for building resilient, innovative teams. Drawing from real-world examples, including elite Tier One Special Operations Units, Mike shows that emotional intimacy isn’t a weakness—it’s a critical foundation for psychological safety, high performance, and long-term organizational health.

Referencing Project Aristotle at Google, Mike reinforces that without trust, excellence is impossible. He shares actionable strategies for encouraging open dialogue, making failure part of the growth process, and using conflict as a productive tool for deeper collaboration and better decision-making.

Attendees will leave understanding that leading with authenticity and courage doesn’t just strengthen individual relationships—it transforms entire organizations.

This keynote serves leaders and teams who are:

• Struggling to build trust and openness within their teams
• Seeking to enhance collaboration and communication
• Committed to creating a culture that embraces vulnerability and continuous improvement

The audience will leave with:

• A profound understanding of the importance of emotional intimacy in leadership
• Practical strategies for cultivating a culture of vulnerability, trust, and accountability
• Tools for managing conflict constructively to drive performance and innovation
• Inspiration to lead with authenticity and courage, empowering teams to thrive