Mike Acker
TEDx, JMT
FL, US
Mike Acker is a leadership coach, bestselling author, TEDx Seattle coach, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in speaking, sales, leadership development, and organizational management.
Known for his authenticity, humor, and engaging presence, Mike specializes in fostering personal and organizational awareness, allowing clients to create their own personal growth track. His approach is earnest, informed, and holistic, leading to a more satisfying balance in work and life. His expertise in communications and leadership has attracted politicians, business entrepreneurs, educational leaders, and executive managers.
Mike's training stretches from private Spanish speaking schools in Mexico, national college debate tournaments, master classes in cultural leadership, certifications in coaching, and his current MBA. Mike has been a professional speaker for 19 years and has spoken to groups of 10 to 10,000.
In 2014, Mike accepted the role of Chairman of the Board for an international non-profit, which works to lift kids out of poverty in Senegal and Mexico. Over six years he worked with the paid staff, the board of directors, and the international staff as they collaborate to sponsor families, start schools, and build dozens of feeding centers. (goonthemission.com)
Mike also enjoys rock-climbing, wake surfing, skiing, church, building Legos with his son, and going on dates with his wife, Taylor. Mike believes in the power of prayer, exercise, journaling, and real community to counter the stresses of everyday life.
Mike Acker is a leadership coach, bestselling author, TEDx Seattle coach, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in speaking, sales, leadership development, and organizational management.
Known for his authenticity, humor, and engaging presence, Mike specializes in fostering personal and organizational awareness, allowing clients to create their own personal growth track. His approach is earnest, informed, and holistic, leading to a more satisfying balance in work and life. His expertise in communications and leadership has attracted politicians, business entrepreneurs, educational leaders, and executive managers.
Mike's training stretches from private Spanish speaking schools in Mexico, national college debate tournaments, master classes in cultural leadership, certifications in coaching, and his current MBA. Mike has been a professional speaker for 19 years and has spoken to groups of 10 to 10,000.
In 2014, Mike accepted the role of Chairman of the Board for an international non-profit, which works to lift kids out of poverty in Senegal and Mexico. Over six years he worked with the paid staff, the board of directors, and the international staff as they collaborate to sponsor families, start schools, and build dozens of feeding centers. (goonthemission.com)
Mike also enjoys rock-climbing, wake surfing, skiing, church, building Legos with his son, and going on dates with his wife, Taylor. Mike believes in the power of prayer, exercise, journaling, and real community to counter the stresses of everyday life.
Lead With No Fear
self- doubt, how will your team act, manage, and lead change for greater inspiration, clarity, and confidence?
How can you turn obstacles into new opportunities?
In this program, Mike will teach how to unlock 7 Key Leadership Shifts for greater influence and impact. He will illustrate and inspire your audience with real-life case studies of successful leaders and teams navigating the uncertain waters...
10 Speaking Skills in 60 Minutes
This program is perfect for:
- Teams regularly meeting over Zoom, BlueJeans, MS Teams or other virtual settings.
- Managers needing to increase engagement in meetings.
- Sales teams.
The audience will leave with:
- An overview of 10 vital speaking skills (including virtual...
Essential Leadership for Crucial Moments
After a devastating championship loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Green Bay Packers spent the offseason thinking of their failure. When training camp started that summer of 1961, Coach Vince Lombardi called his team together, paused, held up a football, and declared, "Gentlemen, this is a football."
Real success finds secure footing on firm foundations. - Mike Acker
This legendary coach knew that the...
How to Speak 'Off the Cuff' when 'On the Spot'
This program is perfect for: Team members who participate or lead multiple meetings
The audience will leave with:
- A framework for understanding exactly how to increase effectiveness and confidence in communication
- Concrete exercises leading to improved presentation skills
- Motivation and inspiration to improve their communication...
Making the Choices that Make You
Tim was a Drug Smuggler. Maggie was a Witch. Their son became a Pastor.
What causes people to change and to grow?
What led a lawbreaker to raise two kids who launched their own businesses, raise healthy families, give to those in need, lead non-profit organizations, and even pay taxes?
What caused the kids of drug takers and drug dealers to raise kids who never even tried drugs?
Tim and Maggie's defining...
Increase Social Presence with Public Speaking Strategies
Are you using social media to its full potential?
Many people see social media as a necessary evil - something they must do to promote their business, but don't really enjoy. In this talk, executive communication coach Mike Acker shows how social media can be used to grow your brand and build your business.
Acker transfers his public speaking principles to social media, showing how to create content that is strategic, purposeful, and engaging....
Certificaciones y premios
