Keynote - Mike Lee
Mike Lee, Mindshift Labs, is a globally recognized keynote speaker, #1 best-selling author, and leadership coach who helps individuals, teams and companies unlock the potential of people, performance and psychology through the power of presence. For 15 years he spent time with basketball’s 1% including NBA MVPs Steph Curry and Joel Embiid. While leading his basketball training business, he was blindsided by the withdrawal symptoms of an anti-depressant medication and dove deep into the practices of mindfulness and meditation. Today he’s merged strategies, habits, and belief systems of basketball’s elite with timeless, practical, and relatable Eastern wisdom to create a toolkit to navigate the complexities of today’s era.
Mike’s engaging, inspiring, and interactive programs at F500 companies and professional
associations like Morgan Stanley, AmFam, Cisco, SHRM and IBM have earned rave reviews from bold and driven leaders. He’s delivered this approach through keynotes in packed ballrooms of a thousand, virtually to a global audience, and workshops with 10-person senior
leadership teams. Mike has been described as “the easiest and most conscientious speaker I’ve worked with”, “the perfect choice to kick off our event” and having “an impeccable ability to tell a
story”.
Building his basketball business from his college apartment, while battling anxiety and
depression, Mike understands the challenges leaders face in this volatile, uncertain, and
complex world. His unique combination of personal adversity and basketball background gives
him the ability to connect in a vulnerable and authentic way with a diverse range of audiences
from the stage.
Drawing on the latest research from neuroscience, sports psychology, and personal experience,
he’s shared stories and practical exercises — across the world — to help people find their own
inner power and poise to thrive in business and life. His latest book, The New Rules For The
Future of Leadership, has been endorsed by the likes of New York Times best-selling authors,
thought leaders, and other Fortune 500 executives.
Keynote - The Power of Presence: Unlocking Peak Performance and Transformational Leadership in the Modern Era
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In a world dominated by distractions, A.I. disruption, and relentless uncertainty, our ability to be present and drive business growth is tested every day. With two decades of experience alongside NBA MVPs like Steph Curry and Joel Embiid, Mike understands the vital role of presence in peak performance and leadership. This insight was profoundly deepened during the horrific withdrawal symptoms of an anti-depressant medication, which disrupted his ability to focus and work effectively. So, he went on a mission to reclaim the present moment with counter-cultural approaches, rigorous research, and massive personal growth.
Through this experience, he built a simple methodology that merges the mindsets of basketball’s elite with Eastern philosophy to navigate today’s complex era. At first glance, these two mindsets might seem to be worlds apart, but they both prioritize presence to optimize performance, elevate psychology, and impact people.
This keynote offers a practical toolkit to help leaders navigate modern challenges, emphasizing that personal and professional success is not about the number of hours worked but the quality of presence brought to each moment. Through a research-backed, inspiring storytelling approach, attendees will learn how to thrive amidst today’s demands by embracing the mindset of an elite athlete and the heart of a mindful leader.
Speaker: Mike Lee, Mindshift Labs
Keynote Follow-up - Keynote Follow-up: Activating Purpose-Driven Vision & Heart-Centered Leadership
This transformational workshop is designed to equip leaders and teams with the clarity of purpose and authenticity of heart-centered leadership needed to thrive in times of disruption and change. Through guided writing, visualization, and practical leadership activations, participants will uncover their individual and organizational “why,” cultivate presence, and learn how to lead with both conviction and compassion. The session will help attendees craft a purpose-driven vision that fuels resilience and performance, discover how presence, trust, and authentic connection create cultures where people truly thrive, and build sustainable practices that move leadership from outcome-driven to legacy-driven. By the end of the experience, participants will walk away with daily anchors, a blueprint for aligning vision with values, and the tools to foster belonging, engagement, and collective impact.
