R. Michael Anderson, MBA, MA has a striking combination that creates truly impactful transformation in leaders – he has the real-life business success of founding, scaling and exiting three software companies, plus the educational background of a Masters Degree in Psychology.
This combination gives him the unique ability to connect to other leaders as a peer, then teaches evidence-based leadership skills that genuinely drive behaviour and performance.
It’s the reason that Stanford University brings him into work with their start-up ecosystem, PwC has him work with their high growth CEO’s, and companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, and Uber bring him to level up their managers and executives.
Michael shares how his Californian companies landed on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing US companies, created a culture so strong that they won the #1 Best Place to work, and Michael himself was honoured as the Social Entrepreneur of the year. In 2005 he held the office of President of the Board of Directors for a chapter of Conscious Capitalism, an international organization dedicated to elevating humanity through business.
A gifted storyteller who shares his failures as much as his successes, the terms “vulnerable”, “authentic”, and “powerful” are often used to describe his presentations.
With his background in psychology and neuroscience, he transforms managers into true leaders with high-performing teams in high-growth companies. He’s written two best-selling business leadership books, contributes to Entrepreneur.com, and is a former radio-show host.
A former professional basketball player, the 6’8” Michael is hard to miss.
About Michael
R. Michael Anderson, MBA, MA has a striking combination that creates truly impactful transformation in leaders – he has the real-life business success of founding, scaling and exiting three software companies, plus the educational background of a Masters Degree in Psychology.
This combination gives him the unique ability to connect to other leaders as a peer, then teaches evidence-based leadership skills that genuinely drive behaviour and performance.
It’s the reason that Stanford University brings him into work with their start-up ecosystem, PwC has him work with their high growth CEO’s, and companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, and Uber bring him to level up their managers and executives.
Michael shares how his Californian companies landed on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing US companies, created a culture so strong that they won the #1 Best Place to work, and Michael himself was honoured as the Social Entrepreneur of the year. In 2005 he held the office of President of the Board of Directors for a chapter of Conscious Capitalism, an international organization dedicated to elevating humanity through business.
A gifted storyteller who shares his failures as much as his successes, the terms “vulnerable”, “authentic”, and “powerful” are often used to describe his presentations.
With his background in psychology and neuroscience, he transforms managers into true leaders with high-performing teams in high-growth companies. He’s written two best-selling business leadership books, contributes to Entrepreneur.com, and is a former radio-show host.
A former professional basketball player, the 6’8” Michael is hard to miss.
Career Highlights
- Founder of three international software companies
- Former European basketball player
- Earned an International M.B.A. (including study in Budapest and London)
- Holds a second Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychology
- Entrepreneur.com Contributor & Radio Show Host
- Bestselling author of The Experiment and Soul-Centered Leadership
- President, Board of Directors, Conscious Capitalism San Diego (2015)
- Winner of Social Entrepreneur of the Year in San Diego (2013)
- CFO of an international medical company by age 25
- Has lived and worked in six different countries
- His companies were on Inc. 500|5000 Fastest Growing Private
- His companies frequented the San Diego Best Places to Work lists (#1 in 2014)
- Twice nominated for Most Admired CEO in San Diego
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Additional Keynote Topics

Leadership Mindset 2.0
Michael's signature keynote! Leaders will learn how to be more strategic, influential, and effective as they evolve their mindset while growing as people.

leading through change & adversity
Give your leaders the tools they need to thrive during difficult times. Learn how mindsets, strategies and tactics need to adapt during times of uncertainty and change.

resilience, motivation & leadership
Create mentally healthy and strong teams and leaders who crave challenges while taking care of themselves and others.

Insider secrets of scaling up
The 5-step system that leaders of every high-growth company needs to know. Great for entrepreneurs!

Emotional intelligence for high performing teams
Learn how to utilise Emotional Intelligence to make your team resilient, healthy and high performing.

Leading & Managing remote & hybrid teams
Tools and skills for a high-performance distributed workforce, from a leader who's company won the #1 Best Place to Work with a hybrid team.
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