Leadership Speakers

The Leadership Speaker Who Transforms Mindsets and Inspires Action

Leadership is not about titles – it’s about resilience, reinvention, and the courage to inspire others. No Leadership Speakers embodies this more than Mike Stevenson, a Leadership Speaker like no other.

His story is not just one of success, but of extraordinary transformation. Expelled from school at 15 with no qualifications, he spiraled into homelessness, depression, and drug addiction, coming dangerously close to losing everything.

Yet, against all odds, he turned his life around, building a multi-million-pound business and becoming an award-winning entrepreneur.

A Leadership Speaker Who Has Lived It

Mike’s Leadership Speakers insights don’t come from textbooks – they come from real, hard-earned experience. He has:

  • Led businesses through adversity – including a financial crash.
  • Built and reinvented himself multiple times, proving that adaptability is key.
  • Worked across multiple industries, from marketing to education to social enterprise.
  • Transformed struggling individuals and teams, turning no-hopers into success stories.

Mike Stevenson doesn’t just speak about leadership – he embodies it.

From Rough Sleeper to Respected Leader

Mike’s remarkable journey has taken him from being spat on in the streets to being celebrated in boardrooms and conference halls. He has walked the streets of:

  • London in the Swinging Sixties, narrowly escaping a Trainspotting-style drugs heist gone wrong.
  • Dublin at the start of The Troubles, drinking with Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott and Brian Downey while living under surveillance by Special Branch detectives.
  • Beirut in the aftermath of missile strikes, witnessing the devastation firsthand.

Each experience has shaped his unshakable resilience, leadership acumen, and ability to inspire others.

A Proven Leader in Business & Innovation

Mike is the founder of Thinktastic, an innovations agency that was voted Scottish Small Company of the Year 2008. His expertise in leadership, business transformation, and strategic thinking has made an impact on:

  • Major brands such as M&S, British Gas, Sky TV, SSE, and Standard Life.
  • Education initiatives, helping young people unlock their potential.
  • Community projects, leading to national recognition and prestigious awards.

He understands what it takes to lead through uncertainty, inspire teams, and drive innovation—because he has done it himself.

Recognized for His Impact

Mike’s leadership work has earned him multiple accolades:

  • Three-time Business in the Community award winner for Raising the Attainment of Young People.
  • One of only 21 UK company directors to receive the inaugural Community Mark.
  • New Start Magazine’s Better Places Award 2011.

A Dynamic, High-Energy Speaker Who Transforms Leadership Thinking

When Mike steps onto the stage, you don’t just get a speech – you get an experience. His delivery is:

  • Electrifying – He energizes audiences from the moment he starts speaking.
  • Engaging – His stories, humor, and anecdotes keep people captivated.
  • Thought-provoking – He challenges conventional leadership thinking.
  • Actionable – He leaves audiences with a clear roadmap for success.

Mike’s leadership philosophy is simple: Great leaders don’t just manage – they inspire, adapt, and create lasting impact.

Book Mike Stevenson for Your Leadership Event

If you want a Leadership Speaker who connects, inspires, and drives real change, Mike Stevenson is the one. His powerful journey and transformational leadership insights will leave your audience motivated, empowered, and ready to lead with purpose.

Contact now on 07778 781846 to secure Mike for your next event!