Mike Forde is the performance expert for some of the great leaders from the sporting world of the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and European Soccer. After a high profile career in English football with Chelsea Football Club where he led their talent management, Forde branched out to advise multiple... Read more
Mike Forde is the performance expert for some of the great leaders from the sporting world of the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and European Soccer.
After a high profile career in English football with Chelsea Football Club where he led their talent management, Forde branched out to advise multiple organisations across several sports. Forde has recently worked with NFL Super Bowl Champions Philadelphia; LA Rams and 2017 Coach of the Year Sean McVay; former NBA Champions San Antonio Spurs and 2017 Super Bowl Finalists Atlanta Falcons.
Over the past four years Forde has built a powerhouse reputation around building high performance teams and ‘Talent Factories’ for over 30 professional teams across five global sports. Through his extensive work he has created a clear methodology around building high performance environments and leading talent that is both repeatable and scalable.
Mike Forde is co-author of the inspiring business book Quiet Leadership.
You can book Mike Forde through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Mike's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Mike Forde'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 Mike tailored to your event.
Mike Forde speaks on Business & Management, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Mike to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Mike Forde for events worldwide, subject to Mike's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Mike Forde is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
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 Mike can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Mike Forde 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 Mike can offer.
Mike Forde delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Mike Forde's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Performance. To get a clear sense of Mike'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.
Mike Forde can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Performance is relevant. Details of Mike'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.
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 Mike Forde is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Mike Forde, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Mike's current availability for your dates.