Mike Veny

Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® and Global Keynote Speaker

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Mike Veny

Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® and Global Keynote Speaker

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In-Person Fee Range:

$15,001 - $20,000

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Why Book

Mike Veny leverages lived experience, rhythm, & artistry to create unforgettable emotional wellness solutions.
Mike covers mental health, resilience, and emotional wellness in a way that is both informative and very, very entertaining.
Your audience gets a story-driven, high-energy presentation that mixes vulnerability and humor with real-world strategies and actionable takeaways.

Biography

Mike Veny is a globally recognized mental health speaker and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® who has made it his mission to transform stigma into strength through rhythm and story. Known for his electrifying drumming keynotes and raw, real talk, Mike Veny helps workers thrive and organizations create emotionally healthy cultures. His work bridges inclusive excellence, mental health, and professional development—and is known for producing measurable change. He has been booked by NAMI, Microsoft, Merck, and hundreds more.

Mike is also the CEO of Lovely Refinement, a women’s mental health and wellness brand, which owns the Training Refinery, a continuing education powerhouse. In all of his professional efforts, Mike is fiercely committed to empowering employees to discover the gift of emotional wellness and resilience so that they can accelerate personal and professional growth and avoid damaging burnout. He is also the host of a podcast called “Coffee With Mike: Mental Wellness & Belonging for Leaders” and the author of several books, including the best-selling book “Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero.” His expertise and life experience have been featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS News.

Mike has built a successful career as a mental health speaker by delivering emotionally resonant wellness programs rooted in lived experience. He bridges generational gaps with inclusive storytelling and rhythm, and his CEU-accredited programs deliver measurable change. Mike is also known for overcoming generational gaps with attention-grabbing storytelling and rhythm and for creating safe spaces to address complex topics with authenticity and humor.

His wellness solutions empower his audiences to take actionable steps to change their lives and work environments. He’s delivered presentations to Fortune 500 companies, healthcare providers, and educators, including Microsoft, CVS Health, T-Mobile, Heineken, Salesforce, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and The Wounded Warrior Project. He has also received Acquisition International Magazine’s Global Excellence Award in 2025 and Corporate LiveWire’s 2022, 2023, & 2024 Innovation & Excellence Awards for his work as a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist®. He also won NAMI New York State’s 2023 Leader of Mental Health Awareness Award. As a PM360 ELITE Award Winner, he was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry for his work with patient advocacy.

Determined to overcome a lifetime of severe mental health challenges, Mike’s career began as a professional drummer and evolved into becoming a change maker in the workplace wellness industry. As a child, Mike was expelled from several schools, attempted suicide, and spent time in psychiatric hospitals for extended periods. Now he uses those experiences to power unforgettable wellness solutions that fuse lived experience with rhythm and artistry.

Programs

Thriving Through Uncertainty: Tools and Strategies for Today’s Challenges

Mike’s high energy, practical strategies, and real-world wisdom teach audience members not just to survive but truly thrive today – in spite of the rapid change and constant pressure that they face. With his dynamic style and relatable stories, he equips the audience with the tools to navigate stress, build resilience, and turn uncertainty into an opportunity for growth and strength. This isn’t just a talk—it’s a roadmap to reclaiming emotional wellness and stepping boldly into the future with confidence. Be prepared for drumming, movement, and truth that unleash new levels of growth!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand current consumer sentiments and their impact.
Develop and apply practical tools for managing stress and building resilience.
Learn strategies to influence positive change amidst uncertainty.

Transforming Stigma® Into Strength

Mike once faced mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges, but was able to turn those challenges into strengths, and now he specializes in helping others do the same. In this high-energy session that features rhythm and truth, attendees discover how to break free from the limitations of labels, silence, and shame, and instead start harnessing them as fuel for growth, connection, and resilience. This keynote shows attendees that what once felt like a barrier can actually be used for growth. Attendees learn how to draw unstoppable strength from life’s toughest challenges!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand how stigma keeps people from asking for help.
Learn self-care strategies to avoid burnout, build resilience, and diminish feelings of shame.
Determine how to engage in productive conversations.
Empower people who are struggling by cultivating a sense of belonging.

How To Find Inner Peace In Times Of Uncertainty

This entertaining keynote, which features drumming, movement, and lots of truth, delivers calming yet powerful strategies that attendees can use to rise above today’s chaos, change, and uncertainty. Attendees learn to quiet their mind, ground their spirit, and tap into a deep sense of balance—even when life feels out of control. Packed with practical tools and empowering insights, this keynote reveals how to transform stress into clarity and how to replace feeling overwhelmed with calm confidence. Audience members walk away feeling centered, recharged, and ready to face any challenge with peace and power!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Identify the importance of prioritizing stress management.
Identify three simple techniques to handle stress in minutes.
Practice three exercises to relieve anxiety and manage obsessive thinking.
Identify three inspiring strategies to cope with loneliness and grief.

Fill Your Cup: Emotional Wellness For Exhausted Educators

Teaching is one of the most rewarding callings—but also one of the most draining, and that’s why this training is a “must-attend” for all educators. The session has been carefully designed to help attendees recharge, refocus, and reclaim their energy so they can show up fully for themselves and their students going forward. Through practical strategies, uplifting insights, and a much-needed dose of inspiration, audience members will learn how to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and prioritize their own well-being without guilt. They’ll leave feeling ready to thrive both inside and outside the classroom!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Identify strategies for spending your time and energy efficiently, productively, and peacefully.
Identify strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout.
Identify strategies for supporting students’ emotional wellness, including having conversations about mental health.

Thriving Through Change: Building Resilience and Preventing Burnout with Self-Care

Change is a fact of life, and while it can feel overwhelming, it doesn’t have to drain a person’s energy or passion. This empowering workshop is packed with practical tools, energizing strategies, and powerful insights to help attendees bounce back stronger, protect their well-being, and stay at their best no matter what life throws their way. Those in attendance will discover how to turn change into an opportunity for growth, build unshakable resilience, and embrace self-care as a non-negotiable superpower. Attendees will walk away recharged, inspired, and equipped to thrive—not just survive—through every season of change!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Identify the importance of prioritizing stress management.
Identify three simple techniques to handle stress in minutes.
Practice three exercises to relieve anxiety and manage obsessive thinking.
Identify three inspiring strategies to cope with loneliness and grief.

Unleash Your Groove® Drumming Workshop: Belonging and Team Building

Get ready to feel the beat, break down barriers, and build powerful connections. This electrifying, hands-on experience uses the universal language of rhythm to bring people together, spark creativity, and ignite a true sense of togetherness. No drumming skills are required. Attendees just need to bring their energy and an open mind so that they can discover how making music side by side creates trust, teamwork, and belonging like nothing else can. By the end, audience members won’t just hear the rhythm—they’ll feel it, and then they’ll leave more connected, energized, and in sync than ever before!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Cultivate a welcoming culture that fosters belonging through team building.
Develop intentional connections with others to enhance belonging.
Identify teamwork strategies to achieve a larger vision and deal with change.

Topics

Entertainment with a Message, Health & Wellness, Inspirational Speakers, Motivational, Leadership Speakers, Overcoming Adversity, Storytelling, Virtual Keynote Speakers, Performance, Resilience,

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Mike Veny?

Mike Veny is a mental health speaker, author, musician, and workplace wellness expert known for helping organizations improve employee well-being, communication, and emotional resilience. He shares personal experiences with mental health challenges to inspire healthier workplace cultures.

2. What does Mike Veny speak about?

He speaks on mental health in the workplace, emotional wellness, resilience, stress management, communication, leadership, psychological safety, and employee engagement.

3. What audiences is Mike Veny best suited for?

He is best suited for corporate teams, healthcare organizations, educators, HR professionals, leadership groups, associations, and companies focused on workplace wellness and employee mental health.

4. What makes Mike Veny different from other team building speakers?

He combines personal lived experience with practical workplace strategies, creating authentic and relatable presentations that help audiences openly discuss mental health while improving communication and team culture.

5. How do I book Mike Veny 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 Veny’s speaking fees?

His speaking fee varies based on event type, audience size, location, and presentation format. For current pricing and availability, contact Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau directly.

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

Yes. He customizes his presentations to align with organizational goals and audience needs, often focusing on workplace mental health, resilience, communication, and employee well-being.

8. What do audiences say about Mike Veny’s presentations?

Audiences often describe his talks as authentic, engaging, and impactful, especially appreciating his openness, practical mental health strategies, and ability to create meaningful conversations around workplace wellness.