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Mike Lee is an internationally recognised high performance keynote speaker, leadership expert and bestselling author who helps leaders and organisations improve focus, resilience and performance under pressure. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in elite sport and leadership development, Mike combines sports psychology, neuroscience and mindfulness to help people perform with greater clarity and intention. His work is shaped by years spent alongside some of basketball’s most accomplished athletes, including NBA MVPs Steph Curry and Joel Embiid, giving him a rare understanding of the habits, mindset and emotional control required to sustain high performance.
Mike began his career in basketball, building an international training brand from his college apartment and working with elite players across the professional game. Over 15 years, he developed a close understanding of how leading athletes manage pressure, setbacks, uncertainty and expectation. Alongside his professional success, Mike experienced personal challenges involving anxiety, depression and severe antidepressant withdrawal symptoms, which affected his ability to focus and work. This period led him to explore mindfulness, Eastern philosophy and evidence-based performance practices, eventually forming the foundation of his approach to modern leadership.
Today, Mike is recognised as a Real Leaders Top 50 Keynote Speaker and the number one bestselling author of ‘The New Rules for the Future of Leadership’. His work has been trusted by major organisations including IBM, Cisco, Morgan Stanley, PwC, SHRM and American Family Insurance. He has delivered keynotes for senior executives, leadership teams and large conference audiences, helping organisations strengthen engagement, psychological safety, wellbeing and sustainable performance. His ability to connect elite sporting lessons with real workplace pressures has earned praise from business leaders, professional athletes and event organisers across the world.
As a speaker, Mike delivers practical, research-informed presentations on peak performance, transformational leadership, resilience, mindfulness and performing in an age of distraction. His keynotes include ‘The Power of Presence’, ‘Peak Performance in an Age of Distraction’, ‘Resilience in an Era of Uncertainty’, ‘New Rules for the Future of Leadership’ and ‘Mindfulness in the Modern World’. Mike combines compelling storytelling with simple exercises and actionable strategies, helping audiences improve focus, manage pressure and lead with purpose. Whether addressing senior leaders, sales teams or organisation-wide conferences, he gives people the tools to remain present, respond effectively to change and consistently perform at their highest level.
Mike Lee is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“If you want someone who understands the power of presence, performance, and people then Mike Lee is your go-to person… Mike knows the theory, the practice, and how to deliver them… if you are looking to build presence, resiliency, leadership, and peak performance.”
“I’ve had the opportunity to experience Mike both virtually and live, in-person. Regardless of how you decide to work with him, you’re going to walk away with strategies to better navigate through adversity, build focus and enhance overall professional performance.”
“Mike brought a refreshing mix of inspiration and practicality… his advice immediately applicable… leave your audience energised with ideas they can actually use.”
“Mike Lee approaches success and performance from a coach’s perspective… Mike’s latest book is a manual for individual and organisational high performance… you’ll find purpose and fulfilment doing it.”
“Mike Lee’s presentation is engaging and provides strategies for innovative action to enhance performance and resilience. The insights and real-world application are inspirational, and empower individuals and organisations with a fresh perspective to foster growth.”
“Mike’s guidance, mindsets, and strategies were instrumental in my success on and off the court… there is a huge crossover from what applies in the sports world to leadership, organisational performance, and personal transformation.”
“Mike’s keynote at our APWA Conference was incredibly relevant… he shared actionable, relevant and timely stories, strategies and mindsets… The concepts apply at both the individual, leadership and organisational level.”
“Mike’s message is inspiring and is rooted in practicality. The strategies he’s teaching will help your people unlock the potential within.”
“Mike’s presentation today to our sales team was extremely relevant in dealing with our state of constant distractions and hurricane of emotions. He did a fantastic job.”
“Our society is made up of senior leaders… Mike brought us essential insights on how the NBA’s greatest players attain peak performance on the court and in their lives.”
“The message was exactly what we needed, equal parts inspiring, practical, and real… Mike reminded us why we became leaders in the first place, and gave us simple but powerful tools to lead ourselves before we lead others.”
“When I hear Mike speak I’m always taking away concepts to use with my NBA and corporate clients.”
“You have an impeccable ability to tell a story… the lessons are relatable, practical and transcend industries to drive high-performance cultures.”
The High-Performance Speakers Agency is the UK’s leading bureau for teamwork, leadership, and marginal gains speakers. We hire speakers for corporate conferences and events across the world and cater to both in-person occasions and online webinars. Our roster includes sportspeople, business leaders, adventurers and more, to ensure audiences of all industries receive tailored, impactful advice on optimised performance.
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