Cultivating Courage, Resilience,
& Gratitude.

Keynote Speaker, Author, & Clinical Counsellor

When life throws you a curve ball…

Mike Shaw is an unforgettable speaker who empowers individuals and organizations to navigate uncertainty, conquer adversity, and embrace a transformative mindset. He’s here to help elevate your resilience and unleash your potential.

A Story of Courage, Resilience, and Gratitude.

How Mike turned a life-altering accident into a source of unstoppable strength.

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Keynote Presentations

Keynote presentations to ensure you and your organization optimally manage change and thrive in the face of uncertainty.

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Mike has delivered presentations to over 40,000 people at organizations all over the world, including…

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What people are saying about Mike’s presentations…

  • “Mike, thanks for a fantastic keynote presentation that set the tone for a tremendous week. Yours is an amazing story, and you presented it beautifully. Our members were inspired and fired up, and we cannot thank you enough.”

    — David Goldstein BSJ/LLB, COO, U Sports AGM

  • “I appreciated Mike's candor and honesty, and the humour he incorporated to lighten up what was a touching and sobering story. Also, he was able to tie in his lessons learned with great practical ways that we can integrate better practices into our operations at Tolko. I think many of our employees were impacted by his presentation. Thanks again, Mike, for sharing your story.”

    — Steve White, CPA, CA, Tolko Industries Ltd.

  • “Mike's personal story of injury and journey to recovery was a true testament of resilience. I laughed, cried, and clapped throughout his presentation. Thank you for the tried and true reminders of having hope, gratitude, teamwork, and growth mindset.”

    — Principal, Greater Edmonton Teachers Convention

  • For any organization looking for a motivating and impactful speaker, Mike is the keynote for you! Mike’s keynote address at our provincial conference was inspiring - his story and life-lesson strategies put the challenges that we face in the workplace into context. As individuals we can achieve our full potential in face of adversity and change. Thank you for sharing your story with us - it was an unforgettable learning experience!

    — Loreynn Hart, Program Director, Volunteer BC

  • “Mike Shaw invited us into arguably the most vulnerable part of his life and shared his experience of gratitude and resilience. I am grateful for the opportunity to attend his session and would be thrilled to attend a longer session if I had the chance. Thank you Mike!”

    — Educator, Greater Edmonton Teachers Convention

  • “Mike is a very inspiring and engaging speaker. I was spellbound! I bought his book, and I would love to see him speak again!”

    — Educator, Greater Edmonton Teachers Convention

  • “I was, and remain, incredibly moved by Mike’s story, and I know that our guests were too. Mike, Thank you for being so open and for sharing something so deeply personal with us”

    — Stephanie Mallalieu, GO2HR Tourism Summit

  • “Mike is a hero to all who meet him and hear his story. Working hard to achieve purpose and success in life is the ‘stuff of heroes,’ and, when you add obstacles he has and is overcoming from his accident, you have a powerful example of how a guy from Vernon, BC can become a hero.”

    — Dr. Doug Nelson, Ph.D., Nelson Education Consulting Group, Ltd.

  • “Mike’s ability to overcome adversity is unparalleled. After going through any athlete’s worst nightmare, he’s taken a seemingly tragic experience and used it to motivate, inspire, and uplift everyone around him. Many of the tools and outlooks he uses in his talks, I was taught firsthand by Mike, and went on to win an Olympic Gold Medal. Even if you’re not trying to win the Olympics or overcome a life altering injury, there’s something in his talks for everyone!”

    — Cassie Sharpe, Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist

  • “Mike Shaw’s inspiring journey from the bottom of the deepest valley to the top of the highest peak is as powerful as it is up-lifting. A story of strength, courage, and perseverance, the former professional skier turned incomplete quadriplegic, turned motivational speaker’s positive outlook on overcoming challenges will leave you feeling as grateful for having learned it from him as he is for having lived through it!”

    — Jeff Schmuck, Forecast Ski Magazine

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