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Keynote Speaker
Michael Wigge
Speaker and Challenge Seeker
Popular talks
- Motivational Leadership
- Sales Success
- The Challenger Mindset for Success
- The Resilience Mindset
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Talks
Popular talks by Michael Wigge
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Motivational Leadership
L for Listening Master the art of active listening, identifying where, when, and how much. Learn what the world’s greatest leaders do to impact history. Garner the courage to make mistakes in order to grow and increase your influence. Learn from a leadership keynote speaker on how one’s own failure…
L for Listening
Master the art of active listening, identifying where, when, and how much. Learn what the world’s greatest leaders do to impact history. Garner the courage to make mistakes in order to grow and increase your influence. Learn from a leadership keynote speaker on how one’s own failure can be the key for growth and success by active listening to your network’s feedback.E for Embracing Change
Learn how to challenge yourself to turn fear of change into a desire for change. Great leaders embrace change for personal and professional growth, to satisfy their customers, and to keep the company environment exciting and motivating for their employees.A for Assisting
As a leader, it’s your job to help others understand the bigger picture, help them define their individual contributions to larger business objectives, and give them what they need to meet those clearly communicated performance goals. Assist with generosity and lead with courage.D for Decisiveness
Great leaders are decisive. They’re able to decide between people vs. position, influence vs. authority, action vs. words, and vision vs. money. Keynote speaker Wigge makes a clear case for why a focus on people, influence, action, and vision will always be the winning strategy.E for Entertainment
Strong leaders are often good entertainers, and people usually like to work with humorous leaders. Humor builds trust, boosts moral, supports creativity, and works as a stress reliever. A Robert Half survey found that 91% of executives believe a sense of humor is important for career advancement, while 84% feel that people with a good sense of humor do a better job.R for Relating to Others
Successful leaders are connectors. Two-thirds of respondents in a CCL study stated that “building and maintaining relationships is a critical competency for leadership.” Learn how strong relationship skills and influence are vital for leadership success. -
Sales Success
S for Self Confidence Learn how to tap into the sales success mindset by creating a winning belief system that produces confidence, values the customer, endorses product advantages, and sets a vision for goal-oriented results. U for Upping Your Game How willing are your team members to leave their comfort…
S for Self Confidence
Learn how to tap into the sales success mindset by creating a winning belief system that produces confidence, values the customer, endorses product advantages, and sets a vision for goal-oriented results.U for Upping Your Game
How willing are your team members to leave their comfort zone in order to grow and succeed? Learn to embrace the beauty of rejection and pursue the joys of strategic risk by radically following up strategies that guarantee 80% of sales.C for Customer Friendliness
How well do you know your customers, and how are you staying connected with them over the long-term? What are the deal breakers and deal makers in building those lifelong relationships? Learn how to harness the power of relationships and the testimonials that result.C for Closing Questions Made Simple
You are the guide on every buyer’s journey. Learn to structure that journey from the outset by setting the stage for your close from the beginning through three simple questions that lead your customer to a win-win, well-informed decision to buy.E for Emphasize Sales Science Mastery
Become a sales scientist by implementing techniques proven to achieve your sales goals. Master the practices that will make you a value-adding expert, a trusted authority, and a champion dedicated to your own success and the success of others.S for Self-Responsible Sales Teams
Learn how to leverage solution-oriented sales teams who embrace personal responsibility over blame shifting. Quickly turn potential losses into new opportunities and convert prospective customers into closed deals.S to Serve for Zero Defects
In the aerospace industry, zero defects has been the driver for customers and competition since Phil Crosby and his team at the Martin Company provided the Army with a zero defect missile in the 1960s. This is not a new concept but the first question that comes to mind is: how much do we need to invest before we achieve zero defects? Once we embrace the fact that zero defects is not a final destination but a journey, it becomes easier to start asking the right question: how do we get started? -
The Challenger Mindset for Success
According to conventional thought, our desires are often satisfied by the outside world and other people. However, the truth is quite different. “Dreams and goals can only be fulfilled by taking responsibility for them through self-determination, hard work, and clear structures,” says professional motivational speaker and guest on The Tonight Show…
According to conventional thought, our desires are often satisfied by the outside world and other people. However, the truth is quite different. “Dreams and goals can only be fulfilled by taking responsibility for them through self-determination, hard work, and clear structures,” says professional motivational speaker and guest on The Tonight Show Michael Wigge, who serves the United States and Canada.
Equipped with this challenger mindset for success and a dash of smart groundwork, visions do come true. Professional keynote speaker Michael Wigge shares the lessons he learned in overcoming awe-inspiring challenges in an authentic, fascinating, and humorous way. He explains how work can become one’s passion and how desire for success can be reignited. The key question: What exactly is your goal?
More talks
- The Resilience Mindset
- The Intercultural Workplace
- Time Management-4-Efficiency
- Challenge for change
- Stress Management 4.0
Biography
About Michael Wigge
Award-winning motivational speaker, Michael Wigge, specializes in documenting incredible stories about achieving victory over challenges. How to Travel the World for Free, How to Barter for Paradise (where he turned an apple into a Hawaiian dream home through his skills in bartering for bigger, better things), and How to Travel Europe Blindfolded are just three of his seven travel shows. He shared his amazing success stories on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (alongside co-guest Katy Perry) and also on the Today show. His TV programs and books have been broadcast and published internationally.
Based on his incredible experiences overcoming challenges, Wigge began performing motivational speaking engagements and started CMW Coaching & Speaking. His most successful corporate keynotes are Challenge-4-Change Leadership Success and Challenge-4-Change Sales Success. He currently delivers presentations in the corporate arena, on college campuses, and for private clients. Wigge’s corporate seminars support employees and leadership toward improving their motivation, stress management, time management, change management and resilience.
How to book Michael Wigge
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
How do I book Michael Wigge for a keynote speech?
You can book Michael Wigge through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Michael's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
What are Michael Wigge's speaking fees?
Michael Wigge's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Michael tailored to your event.
What topics does Michael Wigge speak about?
Michael Wigge speaks on Leadership, Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Michael to align the content with your delegates and goals.
Is Michael Wigge available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau can book Michael Wigge for events worldwide, subject to Michael's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Does Michael Wigge deliver virtual or online keynotes?
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Michael Wigge is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
How long is a typical keynote by Michael Wigge?
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Michael can accommodate.
Can Michael Wigge tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?
London Speaker Bureau will brief Michael Wigge on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Michael can offer.
What languages does Michael Wigge present in?
Michael Wigge delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
What makes Michael Wigge a strong fit as a keynote speaker?
Michael Wigge's areas of expertise include Leadership, Motivation. To get a clear sense of Michael's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
What kind of events can Michael Wigge speak at?
Michael Wigge can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Leadership, Motivation is relevant. Details of Michael's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Does Michael Wigge offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Michael Wigge is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
How far in advance should we book Michael Wigge?
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Michael Wigge, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Michael's current availability for your dates.
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