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High-Impact Keynotes & Leadership Workshops

 Michael E. Krumpak delivers bold, no-nonsense leadership insights that challenge, energize, and inspire audiences to lead with impact.

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Why Book Michael?

Michael isn’t just another leadership speaker—he’s an award-winning author, executive coach, Fortune 50 leadership strategist, and graduate professor at The Catholic University of America.

Author of the Award-Winning Book, Why Smart Leaders Do Stupid Things: Lessons Learned from Lousy Leaders.

30+ years of experience in leadership development, learning, talent management, and coaching.

Speaker for Top Global Companies, National Leadership Development Day, Bersin by Deloitte, Florida Society of Association Executives, and several firms and institutions.

High-energy, interactive presentations that deliver real strategies, not just inspiration.

Customization – Every keynote is tailored to your organization’s challenges and leadership culture

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Signature Speaking Topics

Why Smart Leaders Do Stupid Things: Lessons Learned from Lousy Leaders

Based on Michael’s award-winning book, this keynote explores leadership failures and the strategies to avoid them.

Don’t Take Away My Red Balloon: Mastering Legendary Communication Without a Pop!

How leaders can communicate with clarity, confidence, and connection—without losing their audience.

The Change Blueprint: Leading Transformation That Sticks

Change fails 70% of the time. Learn how to drive change in a way that actually works.

The Legendary Leader™ Framework: How Great Leaders Win

A deep dive into the Legendary Leader™ Model and how organizations can build, develop, and retain high-performing leadership talent.

Executive Presence & Influence: Lead with Confidence & Authority

For leaders who need to command the room, inspire their teams, and communicate with power.

Customized Leadership: Keynotes & Workshops

Need something specific? Every engagement is tailored to your audience’s unique needs.

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Speaking Formats

Keynote Speeches

(30-90 minutes)

Leadership Workshops

(Half-day or Full-day)

Multi-Day Executive Retreats

Custom-tailored learning intensives for senior leadership

Fireside Chats & Panels

Engaging, informal discussions where Michael shares leadership insights and interacts with panelists to provide real-time solutions and perspectives.

Well-Followed Podcasts

Featured on industry-leading podcasts, Michael brings thought-provoking leadership strategies and actionable advice to a global audience.

Audience & Industries

Michael has worked with leaders across Fortune 50+ companies, high-growth startups, law firms, government agencies, and non-profits.

Executive Teams & CHROs looking to build leadership pipelines

HR & Talent Leaders focused on leadership development and retention.

Conference Organizers who need a dynamic, engaging speaker.

Organizations going through change, transformation, or restructuring.

What People Are Saying

I was promoted to an executive position and several months later I was promoted again. Michael helped me by focusing on how to build stronger relationships and networks, improving communication, and sharpening my executive presentation skills. I am more confident, focused, and equipped in this more progressive executive role.

Matt T., Senior Vice President, AECOM
Los Angeles, CA

I was promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Working with Mike was an honor and a privilege. Mike is a true professional and cares deeply about those he works with. Mike took the time to really understand who I am and what I wanted to accomplish. We quickly put together plans to elevate my business. We simultaneously worked on growing myself personally. Without Mike’s guidance and coaching, I do not think I would have gotten to this place. I am happy to not only call Mike a coach but also a friend.

Tom Saccomanno, CVP – Chief Operating Officer,
Greater New York City, NY

I really appreciated working with Michael as I was looking towards the next steps in my career. Through our coaching sessions I identified what was most important for my future growth and took actionable steps to achieve my goals. Michael’s guidance helped me work through difficult leadership challenges, become a better communicator, and focus on teamwork aspects that had been blind spots. As a result, I now lead my team with greater success, and I feel well positioned to level up in the future.

Dr. Elizabeth McMurtry,
Associate Dean for Clinical Education for Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

I worked with Michael to help me advance in my career into the executive ranks. Through this process, I focused on building consensus, adapting my leadership style to connect with diverse stakeholders, and thinking more strategically about my career path. Most importantly, I defined my ‘why’—how I want to be known by others—which has helped shaped my leadership brand and set the foundation for my career growth.

Michael Fierro-Randazzo, Vice President
Health Plan Operations & Strategy
Texticare
Houston, TX

Worked with Michael for nine months to strengthen my leadership in my new home improvement business. He helped me gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and balance business and personal growth. A key shift was embracing “Firm, but Kind.” Michael guided me in using executive skills with empathy, boosting my confidence and ability to set boundaries. His warm yet focused coaching kept me accountable. Now, I have the tools to thrive, say “NO” when needed, and build a business that truly delights my customers.

Kimberly Transtum, CEO
Builders Direct
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Michael is a consummate HR/OD Consultant and Executive Coaching professional: knowledgeable, empathetic, innovative, and effective. His scalable, customized organizational interventions blend content and collaboration with impressive results. A change agent and personable and invested ally in coaching settings, he consistently advances the idea that organizational and personal performance through learning is not only attainable but replicable and teachable.

Pablo P. Ph.D., Veteran, Human Resources Professional
Modesto, CA

Michael is a Thought Provoker and urges you to meet your goals. Michael helped during a transition to a new role and found the right approach to elicit the right questions to repackage my thoughts, add clarity to confusion, and provide a valuable and meaningful path. He provided me with a customized white-glove service to capture my true potential.

Laverne H., HR People Experience & Operations, Unilever
Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Michael is a great coach, blending keen insight with a sympathetic ear. He has really helped guide me through some professional challenges.

Ron T.
United States Military Leader, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Michael is a dedicated, reliable, and goal-oriented professional with great integrity. His commitment to helping individuals through coaching as well as organizations through customized learning solutions is truly inspirational. He is a partner any executive would want on their side

Diana F., Human Resources Leader
Miami, FL

Michael provided invaluable job interviewing advice, zoom video interviewing practicing, and feedback I needed to hear. My resume has gone through a superb makeover! I’m a step closer to my goals in my professional career!

Christian Monje,
Project Management Professional,
Fairfax, VA

I often credit [Michael’s high-potential program] to my ability to brief leadership in challenging situations. That was a great program at the right time in my career.

Joseph Palen, Manager
BAE Systems
Harrisburg, NC

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