Mike Evans

AI Disruption & Change Leadership Keynote Speaker | Author of Distinct or Extinct

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Mike Evans

AI Disruption & Change Leadership Keynote Speaker | Author of Distinct or Extinct

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Why Book

Mike doesn’t deliver generic speeches. He carefully tailors his message to each client’s specific needs, unique culture, and desired outcomes. Through in-depth discussions, he ensures the content is relevant and that it resonates deeply with your audience.
Mike goes beyond simply motivating your team. He equips them with practical tools, models, and principles they can immediately apply to improve their professional and personal effectiveness.
Mike’s presentations are dynamic, interactive, and engaging. He strategically uses all adult-learning elements, as well as humor to keep your audience captivated and energized.

Biography

Mike Evans isn’t another AI expert who discovered it in 2023 and rebranded. He is the speaker who has been tracking the seven-force convergence disrupting work since 1995, with AI as the most recent accelerant, not the original threat. The difference: 27 years, not 27 months.

By 2034, experts predict 80% of jobs will be fundamentally transformed or eliminated. Organizations face seven massive forces attacking simultaneously: AI, revolutionary software, robotics, globalization, outsourcing, digital disruption, and disruptive competition. Most speakers describe the problem. Mike Evans delivers the defense manual.

Mike is the architect of two proprietary frameworks no other speaker has:

Understanding all seven forces attacking work simulaneously — not in isolation. Most leaders focus on AI alone and miss the other six forces multiplying the threat.
The 5-Ingredient Kryptonite Defense: IDEAS. SPEED. TALENT. DISTINCTION. LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS. The integrated system to not just survive disruption but dominate it. Battle-tested across 27 years and 34 Fortune 50 companies — not theory.

Mike developed these frameworks from executive roles — not consulting positions — at Kotter International, FranklinCovey, and Tom Peters Company. He was in the room when billion-dollar decisions were made, working directly with Dr. John Kotter (change acceleration), Dr. Stephen Covey (effectiveness and execution), Tom Peters (excellence and innovation), Jim Kouzes, and Barry Posner (exemplary leadership), while executing transformation with Intel, Apple, Caterpillar, PepsiCo, Capital One, Pfizer, and 28 other Fortune 50 companies.The results were measurable: NetApp achieved 175% equity growth. The U.S. Army Aviation Center transformed pilot training under severe budget constraints. Intel accelerated decision-making from weeks to days.

His book, Distinct or Extinct: Future-Proofing People and Organizations in the Age of AI (Pincer Press, April 2026), gives organizations the complete playbook: how to see the full battlefield, deploy an integrated defense, and build capabilities AI cannot replicate. He turned down a traditional publisher deal to launch it on his own timeline, because the window organizations need to act in is 2026, not 2027.

What makes Mike different: most speakers inspire with motivational stories. Mike equips with battle-tested frameworks. He doesn’t offer platitudes about “embracing change” or generic advice about AI. He delivers the 7-Sided Pincer Movement so audiences understand ALL forces converging simultaneously. He delivers the 5-Ingredient Kryptonite Defense so they have specific, actionable strategies to implement Monday morning.

His style is energetic, story-driven, practical, never preachy or fear-based. He opens with stories that make disruption viscerally real, then arms audiences with tools to win. He builds frameworks audiences can visualize and remember. He closes with specific action steps they execute immediately.

Mike works across technology, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, pharma, retail, energy, agriculture, transportation, government, and associations. He delivers 40–60 keynotes annually and consistently earns 4.8+ ratings. Clients describe him as “a ball of energy with unmatched focus and passion,” someone who doesn’t just deliver a keynote but transforms how organizations think about their future.

His signature message: “Those prepared need not fear the forces at work.”

Programs

UNLEASH EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP Ignite Leadership Capacity - Future-Proof Your Organization

In today's tumultuous landscape, where the Seven-Sided Pincer Movement of AI, automation,
disruptive technologies, globalization, outsourcing, internet disruption, and revolutionary
software threaten to redefine industries overnight, exemplary leadership is no longer optional. It's
essential for survival and dominance. Unlock the power of proven leadership practices to cultivate
capacity throughout your organization, empowering individuals at every level to adapt, innovate, and
thrive amid constant change.
Leadership is a choice that can be learned, nurtured, and refined. The Five-Ingredient Kryptonite
defense system identifies LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS as the fifth critical ingredient. This means
everyone, not just executives, owns outcomes, challenges the process, and asks "What else can I do?"
Drawing from thousands of case studies, decades of research, and direct work with Jim Kouzes
and Barry Posner, this keynote reveals the most desired leadership traits employees crave: those
that inspire commitment, foster accountability, and ignite passion.
Whether facing employee disengagement, cultural silos, rapid growth, or the seismic shifts of
white-collar robots and revolutionary software, success hinges on your people. Inspire them to move
from compliance to "want-to" ownership, accelerating change and achieving what matters most. In a
brawl with few rules, where the fast and adaptive outpace the complacent, learn to harness human
strengths, creativity, empathy, strategic thinking (the TALENT ingredient), to complement AI and stand
out in a sea of sameness.
Embrace pragmatic tools, models, and principles to build cultures where employees are engaged,
energized, and flourish, even during disruption. By mastering the five key leadership practices,
Challenge the Process (IDEAS ingredient), Inspire a Shared Vision, Enable Others to Act, Model the
Way, and Encourage the Heart, you can vanquish "us versus them" mindsets, crumble silos, and
boost collaboration, resiliency, and innovation.
This isn't about fearing the future, it's a call to action to reclaim control, lead accountability, and position
your organization as an unstoppable force. Equip yourself to turn challenges into opportunities, ensuring
flawless execution of strategies and long-term relevance in an ever-evolving world. Leadership is the
ultimate competitive advantage.

KEY LEARNINGS AND TAKEAWAYS:

 Master Five Leadership Practices: Learn to Challenge the Process, Inspire a Shared Vision,
Enable Others to Act, Model the Way, and Encourage the Heart, proven practices that inspire
vision and enable extraordinary results across all levels.
 Deploy LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS: Understand how the fifth Kryptonite ingredient works,
everyone leads from their level, no waiting for permission, driving ownership and action throughout
the organization.
 Cultivate Agility and Resilience: Build leadership capacity to thrive amid the Seven-Sided Pincer
Movement, AI, automation, and disruptive forces, by developing adaptive, resilient leaders at every
organizational level.
 Shift from Compliance to Commitment: Ignite ownership and accountability in teams by moving
people from "have-to" to "want-to" mindsets, unlocking discretionary effort and peak performance.
 Leverage Human Strengths: Deploy the TALENT ingredient by harnessing creativity, empathy,
and strategic thinking to differentiate in a commoditized economy where AI threatens to make
knowledge ubiquitous.
 Overcome Change Barriers: Lead with intent, avoiding the pitfalls that derail 75% of change
initiatives, by fostering true urgency (not false urgency or complacency) and building guiding
coalitions.
 Foster "Want-To" Mindset: Boost engagement, collaboration, and innovation during uncertainty
by creating cultures where people voluntarily commit rather than comply out of obligation.
 Build Personal and Organizational Distinction: Develop the DISTINCTION ingredient, standing
out in crowded markets, outpacing competition, and ensuring long-term success by becoming
irreplaceable.
 Develop Execution Excellence: Create a roadmap for flawless strategy execution, transforming
disruption into growth opportunities through disciplined leadership practices and accountability
systems.
 Vanquish Silos and Cynicism: Model consistent actions that encourage team contributions,
crumble organizational barriers, and accelerate change through exemplary leadership behavior at
every level.

Ignite Accountability, Agility & Resilience Future-Proof Your Organization

In the midst of relentless disruption and seismic shifts, accountability is no longer just a virtue, it's the
cornerstone of survival. In the New World of Work, accountability, resilience, agility, and ownership
are indispensable tools to excel. This keynote goes beyond theory, delivering a dynamic, actionable
roadmap to awaken the "whatever it takes" mindset that propels individuals, teams, and organizations to
extraordinary heights.

We must adapt to thrive in a high-stakes arena where the Seven-Sided Pincer Movement, AI,
revolutionary software, robots, globalization, outsourcing, internet disruption, and disruptive competition,
attacks from every direction. Standing still is not an option. Those who fail to adapt risk irrelevance. Yet
for the bold and agile, this chaos is a canvas for innovation and triumph.

Drawing from cutting-edge research and Fortune 50 success stories, this keynote equips you with the
Five-Ingredient Kryptonite defense system. Accountability is the catalyst that intensifies engagement,
strengthens trust, and fosters the creativity needed to stand out. As seven formidable forces redefine
industries, the ability to lead with accountability separates trailblazers from the obsolete.

Learn to cultivate resilience and tenacity, build unshakable resolve to overcome obstacles, adapt
to constant change, and turn challenges into opportunities. Embrace agility and flexibility, pivot swiftly
and decisively, staying ahead of disruptive forces. Ignite ownership, take control of your performance,
decisions, and results, shattering silos and boosting collaboration. Banish complacency, eradicate blame,
excuses, and apathy, replacing them with a can-do, solutions-focused attitude that fuels peak
performance.

Why are these traits essential? In a future where speed, adaptability, and distinction reign supreme,
accountability empowers you to reclaim control of your destiny. Resilience ensures you bounce back
stronger. Agility keeps you ahead of the curve. Flexibility allows you to pivot with purpose. Tenacity fuels
relentless pursuit of goals. Ownership transforms challenges into victories. Together, they form the
ultimate superpower for navigating the complexities of the new world of work.

This keynote isn't a passive experience—it's a call to action. Walk away with memorable insights,
practical models, and a renewed mindset to not only coexist with disruption but leverage it for
unprecedented achievement. Are you ready to step into the arena, claim your place, and paint your
success story in the New World of Work?

KEY LEARNINGS AND TAKEAWAYS:
 Master Accountability for Peak Performance: Learn the 4 keys to accountability (Focus, Leverage,
Engagement, Accountability) and how to apply them to enhance individual and team performance, break
down silos, and foster seamless collaboration.
 Build Unshakable Resilience: Gain practical techniques to develop resilience, enabling you to withstand
setbacks, eradicate the blame game, and maintain a solutions-focused mindset amidst the Seven-Sided
Pincer Movement's constant disruption.
 Cultivate Agility to Stay Ahead: Explore strategies to build agility and flexibility, the SPEED ingredient from
the Five-Ingredient Kryptonite, empowering you to adapt swiftly to technological advancements, market
shifts, and unforeseen challenges.
 Ignite Tenacity to Conquer Obstacles: Discover how to awaken tenacity, a relentless "whatever it takes"
attitude, that fuels determination to overcome barriers and transform challenges into opportunities for growth
and achievement.
 Foster Ownership for Trust and Success: Understand steps to instill ownership at all levels, creating a
culture of trust, credibility, and shared commitment to organizational goals, where everyone is invested in
the journey and outcome.
 Apply the Results Model Framework: Master the framework that shows how accountability transforms
performance and drives sustainable outcomes. Strengthen self-awareness.
 Use the Above/Below the Water Model: Learn to identify accountability killers (excuses, denial, blame)
that sink performance versus accountability drivers (ownership, solutions, action) that elevate results.
 Develop Distinctive Value in an AI-Driven World: Build personal and organizational brand to cultivate
DISTINCTION, one of the five Kryptonite ingredients, ensuring relevance and value in a commoditized
economy.
 Leverage Human Strengths to Complement Technology: Gain insights into harnessing uniquely human
qualities, the TALENT ingredient, like creativity, empathy, and leadership to coexist with revolutionary
technologies.
 Leave Inspired with a Roadmap: Walk away equipped with a clear, actionable roadmap to implement
accountability, resilience, agility, and ownership, empowering you to take control of your future and chart a
course to victory.

Forging Future-Proof Cultures Shape Your Optimal, Peak-Performing Culture

In an era defined by rapid technological disruption, your organization's culture is the ultimate
differentiator for success. The Seven-Sided Pincer Movement, AI, revolutionary software, robots,
globalization, outsourcing, internet disruption, and disruptive competition, is attacking from every direction.
Culture determines whether you withstand this onslaught or collapse under its weight. Drawing from
cutting-edge research, this keynote reveals how to build a resilient, adaptive culture that harnesses human
potential alongside emerging technologies.

Culture isn't just "how we do things here," it's the collective mindset and behaviors that drive
innovation, productivity, and every result your organization achieves. The Five-Ingredient Kryptonite
defense system shows what future-proof cultures require: IDEAS (continuous innovation), SPEED (agility to
adapt), TALENT (lifelong learning and development), DISTINCTION (standing out in commoditized markets),
and LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS (everyone owns culture). These aren't aspirations, they're necessities.

Research reveals 39% of core skills will evolve by 2030. Cultures rooted in lifelong learning, agility, and
empathy will thrive. Those clinging to rigid hierarchies will fail. Imagine breaking down silos not just for
efficiency but to integrate AI tools that amplify human strengths like strategic thinking and emotional
intelligence, turning automation threats into growth opportunities.

Through real-world examples from tech giants embracing hybrid models to sustainable enterprises leading
environmental stewardship, this session provides pragmatic tools to assess your current culture, identify
gaps, and implement shifts. Learn to foster trust and psychological safety, essential for navigating relentless
disruption. Ignite ownership, engagement, passion, creativity, and accountability focused on achieving
what matters most to your team.

This isn't theoretical, it's actionable. Walk away with strategies to measure cultural health, overcome
resistance to change, and build a future-ready workforce. In the new world of work, where agility
separates leaders from laggards, your culture can be the engine propelling extraordinary results, ensuring
long-term relevance and excellence.

KEY LEARNINGS AND TAKEAWAYS:

 Cultivate Resilience, Ownership, and Agility: Build cultures that adapt swiftly to technological
disruptions and economic shifts driven by the Seven-Sided Pincer Movement, positioning your
organization to thrive amid uncertainty.
 Build Trust and Psychological Safety: Create environments where teams ignite engagement,
ownership, and accountability, essential cultural elements that enable risk-taking, innovation, and
rapid adaptation.
 Harness Human Strengths to Complement AI: Leverage empathy, creativity, and strategic
thinking, the TALENT ingredient, to complement AI and automation, ensuring your culture amplifies
rather than resists technology.
 Foster Lifelong Learning Cultures: Prioritize continuous skill development focused on
competencies most essential in the New World of Work, ensuring your people stay ahead of the 39%
skills evolution by 2030.
 Transform from Obligation to Aspiration: Shift culture from one where change is feared and
resisted to one where change is embraced as opportunity and accountability thrives organically.
 Create Laser-Like Organizational Focus: Eliminate confusion, misunderstanding,
miscommunication, mistrust, frustration, and indifference by aligning culture around what matters
most—driving clarity and execution.
 Embed Innovation and IDEAS: Make continuous innovation, advancement, and creativity core to
your culture, the IDEAS ingredient from the Kryptonite defense, ensuring complacency never takes
root.
 Deploy LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS: Foster cultures where everyone leads from their level,
taking ownership of culture shaping rather than waiting for executives to "fix" cultural problems.
 Embed Sustainability and Purpose: Align culture with ethical, long-term organizational goals that
attract and retain talent who seek meaning beyond profit.
 Gain Actionable Implementation Tools: Leave with frameworks to assess cultural health,
overcome resistance, measure progress, and sustain cultural transformation over time.

Accelerating Change Master Change Leadership - Future Proof Your Organization

Change is no longer episodic, it's the new normal. Seven unstoppable forces, Revolutionary
Software, Robots, Globalization, Outsourcing, Internet Disruption, Disruptive Competition, and AI, are
converging to accelerate disruption across all sectors. From tech to healthcare, retail to manufacturing,
organizations face unprecedented upheaval. Leading Change has become the essential
competency distinguishing those who thrive from those who merely survive.

Mike Evans delivers a transformative keynote that shatters traditional approaches to change.
Drawing from decades working directly with Dr. John Kotter and global Fortune 50 success stories,
Mike shares proven principles that ignite passion, engagement, ownership, and creativity, even
amidst chaos. This isn't about complex theories requiring elite training. These are universal,
memorable strategies accessible to all. Whether launching new strategies, adopting technologies, or
navigating market shifts, this keynote equips you to turn disruption into opportunity.

Cultivate teams that don't just adapt but excel, moving through change with agility and purpose.
Resistance fades as employees shift from compliance to commitment. Mediocrity gives way to market-
leading outcomes. Learn how exemplary leaders across industries foster cultures where change is
embraced, not dreaded. Discover why 75% of large-scale change efforts fail and how to avoid those
traps, ensuring your initiatives don't just launch but succeed and sustain.

In a world where three out of four critical strategies falter, the ability to lead change is your
competitive edge. It's about more than setting direction, it's about enlisting every individual to act
with intent and accountability. This keynote delivers the tools to make that happen, no matter your
sector. From sparking a "Want-To" mindset to building resilience, you'll leave with a roadmap to
transform your organization into an unstoppable force of focus, innovation, and execution.

This isn't just a presentation, it's a call to action. Whether you're a startup disrupting markets or an
established player refining your edge, these principles apply. Are you ready to redefine leadership
and inspire your team to conquer change? Prepare to unlock the secrets to thriving in today's dynamic
reality, because leading change isn't optional; it's essential.
.

KEY LEARNINGS AND TAKEAWAYS:
 Affirm Change Leadership Fundamentals: Distinguish between managing and leading change,
emphasizing a 75% leadership focus to inspire vision, alignment, and ownership in uncertain
environments driven by the Seven-Sided Pincer Movement.
 Cultivate Agility and Resilience: Build tenacity to pivot swiftly amid AI disruptions and
technological shifts, transforming challenges into opportunities through the SPEED
ingredient—velocity as competitive advantage.
 Ignite Ownership and Accountability: Shift from "have-to" to "want-to" mindsets using four
keys—focus, leverage, engagement, and accountability—to foster voluntary commitment and
eliminate excuses.
 Mobilize the Critical Mass: Target "potentials" in your teams to right-shift performance curves,
converting resisters into models through clear priorities and real-time progress tracking.
 Inspire Breakthrough Performance: Unlock discretionary effort by engaging hearts and minds,
positioning your team to thrive—not just survive—in the new world of work where distinction
matters.
 Foster Peak-Performing Cultures: Crumble silos, boost collaboration, and unleash creativity by
defining desired behaviors that align with organizational goals in a commoditized, tech-driven
world.
 Avoid Fatal Failure Traps: Sidestep pitfalls that derail 75% of large-scale change efforts,
including false urgency, weak guiding coalitions, and failure to anchor new approaches in culture.
 Apply Kotter's 8-Step Methodology: Master the proven framework for accelerating
change—from creating urgency to anchoring change in culture—adapted for the AI era.
 Build True Urgency (Not Panic): Distinguish between complacency, false urgency, and genuine
bias toward action. Create productive momentum that drives results without burning out teams.
 Lead with LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS: Deploy the principle that everyone leads from their
level—no waiting for permission, no excuses, just ownership and action.

BUILT TO WIN: Cultivate The Ultimate Advantage in the Age of AI

For those willing to adapt, the future is not a threat but a canvas for extraordinary success.
This keynote isn't about fearing AI, it's about unlocking the secrets to thriving
alongside it. Drawing from 20+ years working with 34 Fortune 50 companies and cutting-
edge research, this session equips you with relevant, pragmatic frameworks to dominate the
new world of work.

Seven unstoppable forces, the Seven-Sided Pincer Movement, are converging to
disrupt every job, department, and industry: Revolutionary Software (ERP systems,
automation), White-Collar and Blue-Collar Robots, Globalization, Outsourcing, Internet and
Digital Disruption, Disruptive Competition, and Artificial Intelligence as the accelerant
multiplying all others. Standing still isn't an option. Complacency and clinging to the status
quo guarantee obsolescence.

This is a brawl with few rules, where the fast, adaptive, and agile win. The Five-Ingredient
Kryptonite defense system separates top performers from laggards: IDEAS (relentless
innovation), SPEED (velocity as advantage), TALENT (uniquely human capabilities),
DISTINCTION (escaping commoditization), and LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS (everyone
owns outcomes). Master these five ingredients and you don't just survive disruption,
you dominate it.

This isn't just a keynote, it's a call to action. Leave equipped with the tools and mindset to
not only weather the storm of disruption but ride its waves to unimaginable heights.
Embrace agility, resilience, and forward-thinking self-leadership. Learn what it takes to
thrive in the new world of work where adapting to change, igniting engagement, and
cultivating creativity are the preeminent competencies individuals and teams must
master.

KEY LEARNINGS AND TAKEAWAYS:

 Master the Seven-Sided Pincer Movement: Understand all seven converging forces disrupting
work and how they multiply each other, creating existential threats to traditional jobs and industries.
 Deploy the Five-Ingredient Kryptonite Defense: Learn how IDEAS, SPEED, TALENT,
DISTINCTION, and LEADERSHIP work together as an integrated system to make you
irreplaceable in the age of AI.
 Build Adaptability and Resilience: Cultivate the tenacity to pivot swiftly, weather disruptions, and
develop a growth mindset that turns challenges into opportunities for success.
 Harness AI and Human Strengths: Discover how to complement cutting-edge technologies with
creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking to differentiate in a commoditized world.
 Develop Distinction in the Sea of Sameness: Build personal and organizational brand that makes
you indispensable. Escape commoditization through dramatically different value.
 Gain Strategies to Outmaneuver AI: Leverage uniquely human strengths—creativity, empathy,
judgment, and leadership, to stay ahead of the automation curve.
 Cultivate Innovation and Agility: Harness the power of innovation, speed, and agility to adapt,
seize opportunities for growth, and stay ahead of competitors.
 Position for Long-Term Relevance: Equip yourself and your team for sustained success in an
increasingly dynamic marketplace through continuous learning and adaptation.
 Transform Culture from Obligation to Aspiration: Shift from cultures where change is feared to
cultures where change is embraced and accountability thrives.
 Empower Teams for the Future: Ignite passion, foster collaboration, lead with confidence through
uncertainty, and implement a roadmap to future-proof your organization.

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Distinct or Extinct: Future-Proofing People and Organizations in the Age of AI

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Mike Evans Reviews

“His ability to connect, coupled with his thought-provoking content made this our most memorable event. I have never seen such a strong and enthusiastic reaction to a speaker.”

— Human Resources Association Central Ohio

“Mike, in over 30 years of attending conferences, I have never seen anyone captivate an audience the way you do. Your high energy, interactive style ensures that everyone in attendance will pay full attention to what you say. Your ability to draw parallels from the examples you give to the topic you have been tasked to discuss ensure that the time they spend listening will be rewarded. The response from all who attended was overwhelmingly positive and they asked that we have you do more of these sessions in the future. I can’t imagine a higher compliment than that from our group.”

— CEO, ITPC

“No, thank you!!! You made us look good! We should be thanking you! We had the best speaker evaluations ever! And we have been conducting this conference for many years. The group loved you and your keynote was so engaging, inspirational and best of all – educational. Even the hotel staff stopped in their tracks to listen. Our photographer forgot to take photos because he was so engaged. And you weren’t high-maintenance, which is an extra bonus!!! We are happy to recommend you to anyone!”

— Director of Events, NAFCU

“When it comes to public speaking, audience engagement and “aha!” moments, Mike Evans knows his stuff. He thoroughly researched our National Facilities Management & Technology conference and took the time to understand our attendees and what they were looking for in a general session. Throughout his keynote, Mike’s energy and passion were infectious, and his insights into the latest trends and best practices were invaluable. Our attendees left the session feeling motivated and equipped with practical ideas to improve their leadership skills and abilities.”

— Senior Director of Events, NFMT

“I had a chance to attend Mike Evans’s presentation at the internal auditor’s association at Washington DC. To a certain extent, people tend to look for a way to keep status quo as it provides mind of safety. It is quite understandable but in the time of today’s fast, complex, dynamic changes, the mindset and energy are becoming ever important to accept changes and act on proactively. Mike, in his very short presentation, energized and motivated audience so that we in turn can bring back to influence our own organizations. I recommend Mike’s if especially looking for a short but effective turn-over in your employees mindset.”

— Chief Executive, Financial Holdings, Japan

“For our inaugural “Elevation 101” conference with the theme “Captivate on Change”, I was on the search for the best Keynote speaker to cover the topic of “Change Management”. During my search, I came across Mr. Mike Evans, we connected on Zoom, and since that moment, I knew that he would be the perfect main speaker for this event. But I have to say that Mike actually exceeded all of my expectations. He has a great stage presence and engages amazingly with the public. He is well-prepared and ready to share all his knowledge with the rest of the world. I cannot wait to collaborate with Mike again in other seminars. He has so much more to teach us. I hope to be working beside him in the near future.”

— Director of Events , H&H

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Mike Evans?

Mike Evans is an award-winning keynote speaker, author, and former executive consultant known for his expertise on artificial intelligence, change leadership, and the future of work. He helps organizations understand and prepare for large-scale disruption driven by AI, automation, and other converging forces.

2. What does Mike Evans speak about?

He speaks about artificial intelligence, future of work, leadership in times of disruption, organizational change, accountability, resilience, workplace culture, and how companies can adapt to rapid technological transformation.

3. What audiences is Mike Evans best suited for?

He is best suited for corporate leadership teams, Fortune 500 companies, HR and culture teams, innovation groups, government organizations, and industries navigating digital transformation and AI disruption.

4. What makes Mike Evans different from other AI speakers?

He differentiates himself by focusing on long-term research and executive experience rather than recent AI trends. He presents proprietary frameworks like the 7-Sided Pincer Movement and 5-Ingredient Kryptonite Defense, giving audiences structured tools—not just inspiration—to respond to disruption.

5. How do I book Mike Evans for an event?

To check availability or request a keynote fee quote, contact Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau at 973-313-9800, email info@eaglestalent.com, or submit a booking inquiry through his speaker profile page.

6. What are Mike Evans’ speaking fees?

Mike Evans speaking fee varies depending on the event format, location, and specific requirements. To get an exact quote, contact Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau by calling 973-313-9800, emailing info@eaglestalent.com, or completing the Check Availability form on the speaker’s profile page.

7. Can Mike Evans customize the keynote for my audience?

Yes. He customizes presentations for industries and leadership levels, often tailoring content around specific organizational challenges like AI adoption, culture transformation, and change readiness.

8. What do audiences say about Mike Evans’ presentations?

Audiences often describe his talks as energetic, highly practical, and strategy-driven. They value that he provides actionable frameworks and clear next steps rather than just high-level motivation.