From the Streets to the Stage: The Unstoppable Mike Stevenson
From homelessness to building a multi-million-pound business, from rock bottom to national recognition – Mike Stevenson’s journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and triumph against the odds.
A keynote speaker like no other, Mike doesn’t just talk about change – he embodies it. His life has been a roller-coaster of dramatic twists, from sleeping rough on the streets to working with some of the world’s biggest brands. His electrifying storytelling, infectious energy, and powerful insights captivate audiences, inspiring them to embrace transformation and turn adversity into opportunity.
As the founder of Thinktastic, Mike has led groundbreaking projects with major brands like M&S, Sky TV, and British Gas, consistently exceeding expectations and driving real impact. Beyond business, his dedication to education and community development has earned him prestigious awards, making a lasting difference in people’s lives.
A TEDx speaker, media commentator, and former musician, actor, and steelworker, Mike brings a unique perspective that resonates with audiences from all walks of life. Whether in boardrooms, conferences, or classrooms, his message is clear: no obstacle is too great to overcome.
Prepare to be inspired. Mike Stevenson is more than a speaker – he’s an experience.
Let's Re-Imagine the World Together by Mike Stevenson
Mike Stevenson’s book, “Let’s Re-Imagine the World Together“, is a motivational work that draws from his personal journey – from homelessness to establishing a successful multi-million-pound business. The book emphasizes resilience, transformation, and overcoming adversity. Mike, founder of Thinktastic, has collaborated with major brands like M&S, Sky TV, and British Gas, and his experiences serve as a backdrop for the insights shared in the book.
Almost every positive development in our lifetime, started not with a spreadsheet or a plan, but with a flight of fancy. The flight of the creative mind. Time spent in the land of make believe.
All predictions about future workforce requirements speak of creativity, the ability to communicate, and adaptability as vital attributes. Let’s start having big creative sessions all over the world and do something with those ideas. Ideas cost nothing and they have no hierarchy. Going out and doing things with those ideas takes audacity, creativity, and leadership.
Imagination and experience needs to be mined. Young and old in the same room? Why not? The time is now ripe for the fearless, creative, bold outliers of change. To put our foot on the accelerator of progress we need young people involved in shaping it today, not tomorrow.
I believe that the next ten years can be a time of great creativity and innovation. It all starts with make believe and soft power.
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