Michael Bungay Stanier

Michael Bungay Stanier

Keynote Speaker: Bestselling Author, Founder of Box of Crayons, Global Coaching Guru

Michael Bungay Stanier Biography

Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations around the world make being coach-like an essential leadership competency. His book "The Coaching Habit" is described as the century’s most popular book on coaching, with over a million copies sold. Recently named the Thinkers50 #1 Thought Leader in Coaching, Stanier's influence extends through his founding of Box of Crayons, a learning and development company that has trained over 100,000 leaders, managers, and individual contributors worldwide, with clients including major companies like Ford, Gucci, Salesforce, and TELUS. In 2019, he was named the #1 thought leader in coaching. He was the first Canadian Coach of the Year, has been named a Global Coaching Guru since 2014, and was a Rhodes Scholar.

Stanier is renowned for his compelling keynote speeches, focusing on practical, interactive sessions that emphasize leadership and executive coaching. He is known for making coaching an accessible, everyday leadership behavior, moving away from being impractical, inaccessible, and unrealistic. His presence is marked by a blend of practicality, humor, and high levels of audience engagement, having spoken on stages and screens worldwide in front of crowds ranging from ten to ten thousand. His TEDx talk has been watched by more than a million people.

Beyond books and speeches, Stanier has expanded his reach through digital platforms and programs such as "2 Pages with MBS," a podcast where guests discuss two pages of a favorite book, and "Year of Living Brilliantly," a program offering 52 weeks of lessons from 52 different teachers. Through his platform MBS.works, he focuses on helping individuals work on challenging and meaningful goals. His work, including his appearance on Brené Brown's "Dare to Lead" podcast and "The Coaching Habit" being praised by figures like Seth Godin and Brené Brown, underscores his impact in the coaching field.

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Michael Bungay Stanier Speaking Topics

The 5 Question Leader: the secret to working less hard and having more impact

Managers and leaders find themselves stuck in three vicious circles. They’re frustrated by teams who have become overdependent on them. They’re overwhelmed by the amount of work they have to do. They’re disconnected from their own Great Work: the work that has impact, the work that has meaning. Sound familiar?

Breaking out of those vicious circles is simpler than you might think.

Mastering five essential questions can help managers and leaders increase the focus, courage and resilience they need to have more impact in the work they do.

In this practical, interactive and engaging session participants will:

• discover the three vicious circles that keep managers – and their teams – stuck

• learn the five core questions they need so they (and those they lead) can focus on the work that matters

• get three quick-to­-master techniques to ask a question well (it’s harder to do than it sounds!)

• find the Best Coaching Question in the World (and it has just three words)

• and understand how to apply the New Habit Formula to convert insight into new, sustainable behaviours.

This 60-90 minute program is based on Michael Bungay Stanier’s new book The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever.

David Allen calls it a “brilliant how­-to manual”, Dan Pink says the book “distills the essentials of coaching” and Brené Brown calls it “practical and inspiring”.

Do More Great Work

People are busy, overcommitted, over connected and overwhelmed. They're working hard, but are they having the impact that they, and you, want them to have? What if they were able to do more of the work that matters, more Great Work? This useful, provocative and highly interactive session is based on Michael Bungay Stanier's best-selling, powerful and strategic productivity tool and Amazon.com best-seller, Do More Great Work. The session is based on a simple but powerful model: Good Work vs. Great Work. Participants work with that model and create new insights and strategies around how they spend their time, what really matters and how they can bring more focus, courage and resilience into the work they do. Participants will leave not only with new insights and new energy but also with a plan to do something different right away.

Michael Bungay Stanier Videos

How to Work with (Almost) Anyone with Michael Bungay Stanier ...
StratChat - The Five Question Leader with Michael Bungay Stanier ...
The Advice Trap: Michael Bungay Stanier

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What topics does Michael Bungay Stanier speak about?

Michael Bungay Stanier is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Growth, Innovation, Business Coaching, Authors, Change Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Business and Future of Work.

Where does Michael Bungay Stanier travel from?

Michael Bungay Stanier generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Michael Bungay Stanier is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Growth, Innovation and Business Coaching. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Bungay Stanier for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Michael Bungay Stanier generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric Boles, Mark DeVolder and Doug Lipp. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Bungay Stanier for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/11/2024.

Michael Bungay Stanier Speaking Topics

  • The 5 Question Leader: the secret to working less hard and having more impact

    Managers and leaders find themselves stuck in three vicious circles. They’re frustrated by teams who have become overdependent on them. They’re overwhelmed by the amount of work they have to do. They’re disconnected from their own Great Work: the work that has impact, the work that has meaning. Sound familiar?

    Breaking out of those vicious circles is simpler than you might think.

    Mastering five essential questions can help managers and leaders increase the focus, courage and resilience they need to have more impact in the work they do.

    In this practical, interactive and engaging session participants will:

    • discover the three vicious circles that keep managers – and their teams – stuck

    • learn the five core questions they need so they (and those they lead) can focus on the work that matters

    • get three quick-to­-master techniques to ask a question well (it’s harder to do than it sounds!)

    • find the Best Coaching Question in the World (and it has just three words)

    • and understand how to apply the New Habit Formula to convert insight into new, sustainable behaviours.

    This 60-90 minute program is based on Michael Bungay Stanier’s new book The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever.

    David Allen calls it a “brilliant how­-to manual”, Dan Pink says the book “distills the essentials of coaching” and Brené Brown calls it “practical and inspiring”.

  • Do More Great Work

    People are busy, overcommitted, over connected and overwhelmed. They're working hard, but are they having the impact that they, and you, want them to have? What if they were able to do more of the work that matters, more Great Work? This useful, provocative and highly interactive session is based on Michael Bungay Stanier's best-selling, powerful and strategic productivity tool and Amazon.com best-seller, Do More Great Work. The session is based on a simple but powerful model: Good Work vs. Great Work. Participants work with that model and create new insights and strategies around how they spend their time, what really matters and how they can bring more focus, courage and resilience into the work they do. Participants will leave not only with new insights and new energy but also with a plan to do something different right away.

Michael Bungay Stanier Videos

How to Work with (Almost) Anyone with Michael Bungay Stanier ...
StratChat - The Five Question Leader with Michael Bungay Stanier ...
The Advice Trap: Michael Bungay Stanier
How to tame your Advice Monster | Michael Bungay Stanier ...
The Coaching Habit: Michael Bungay Stanier & Marshall Goldsmith ...
  • How do I book Michael Bungay Stanier to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michael Bungay Stanier for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Michael Bungay Stanier, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Michael Bungay Stanier or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Michael Bungay Stanier for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Michael Bungay Stanier, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michael Bungay Stanier are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michael Bungay Stanier, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Michael Bungay Stanier speak about?

    Michael Bungay Stanier is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Growth, Innovation, Business Coaching, Authors, Change Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Business and Future of Work.
  • Where does Michael Bungay Stanier travel from?

    Michael Bungay Stanier generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Michael Bungay Stanier?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael Bungay Stanier for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michael Bungay Stanier for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michael Bungay Stanier or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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