Mike Boyle. Keynote Speaker.
Real stories. Practical insight. Human connection.
Mike Boyle is an Australian keynote speaker, facilitator and founder of Strategy Shift. For more than 25 years he has helped organisations lead with confidence, navigate uncertainty and build stronger, more connected teams.
His sessions blend real stories, practical tools and warm, grounded delivery so your audience leaves with clarity, courage and next steps they can act on immediately.
Keynote speaking that shifts perspective and performance
Mike’s keynotes help leaders and teams move from uncertainty to clarity and from potential to performance. He brings a rare mix of grounded business expertise and story-driven learning to every stage he steps on.
Licensed, high impact content
Mike is one of the few licensed presenters of Leadership At The Edge and Teamwork At The Edge. These immersive experiences bring to life Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition and the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Why book Mike?
Mike is a speaker who connects story, mindset and real-world leadership. His sessions are designed for teams who need more than inspiration. They need clarity, tools and the confidence to act.
Real stories that stay with people
Adventure narratives and lived experience anchor powerful lessons about leadership, trust and teamwork under pressure
Commercial & human insight
With more than 25 years in sales strategy, leadership coaching and team development, Mike understands both performance and people.
Designed around your event
Every keynote is tailored to your audience, your industry and your outcomes. Mike works with you to make sure the session lands where it matters most.
What audiences experience
Clear frameworks for leading through uncertainty
Practical tools for better conversations and decisions
Story-led learning that makes lessons stick
Stronger mindset, clarity and confidence
A renewed sense of purpose and connection as a team
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Selling is Dead
Rethinking sales in a world where customers are more informed than ever. How to build trust, relevance and value in every conversation.
Keynote Topics
Go to Market
Aligning messaging, teams and execution so your go to market plans turn into commercial outcomes, not just slide decks.
Leadership at the Edge
Lessons from Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition on leading through fear, complexity and the unknown.
Teamwork at the Edge
Insights from the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on teamwork, trust and decision making under pressure.
The Mountain Choice & the Accidental Traveller
Co-presented with Paralympian Mark Inglis, this session explores resilience, choice and performance when the path ahead is not straightforward.
About Mike
Mike Boyle is a sales strategist, facilitator and leadership coach with more than 25 years of experience helping businesses improve how they lead and sell.
As the founder of Strategy Shift, Mike has worked across fast moving start ups, growing teams and well established corporates. His focus is on helping people lift performance in ways that are practical, sustainable and people led.
Mike’s passion is rooted in one core belief: when leaders thrive, people thrive. He sees every team he works with as a group of capable, resilient individuals who simply need the right mindset, tools and support to unlock their full potential.
What sets Mike apart is the way he draws on real life adventure stories to bring leadership and teamwork lessons to life. He is one of the few speakers licensed to deliver Leadership At The Edge and Teamwork At The Edge, immersive presentations based on Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition and the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Mike’s sessions are thoughtful and engaging, combining story, insight and practical tools people can apply straight away. He meets people where they are and helps them move forward with clarity, connection and purpose.
Perfect for:
Sales conferences
Leadership offsites
Strategy retreats
Industry summits
High stakes team gatherings
Company wide all hands meetings
Speaking Style
Mike’s speaking style is authentic, relatable and story driven. He connects with audiences through real experience and adventure narratives, then translates those lessons into tools and frameworks they can use straight away.
He brings a calm, grounded presence to the room, helping people see their challenges more clearly, understand what is getting in the way and take confident steps forward.
Ready to shit your mindset?
If you are planning a sales conference, leadership offsite, strategy retreat or industry event and want your audience to walk away with clarity, tools and renewed confidence, Mike would be happy to talk about how he can support your agenda.