Michael Neill is an internationally renowned thought leader, coach, and author, challenging the cultural mythology that stress and struggle are a prerequisite to creativity and success. His bestselling books, podcasts, keynotes, trainings, and retreats have inspired and impacted millions of people on six continents around the world and at the United Nations.
As the founder and CEO of Genius Catalyst Inc., Michael’s mission is to unleash the human potential with intelligence, humor, and heart, and his unique blend of “loving cynicism with a twinkle” has made him a beloved catalyst and creative sparkplug to CEO’s, leaders, creative artists, and anyone who want to get more out of themselves and their lives while making more of a difference in the world.
Consistently listed as one of the top 30 coaching thought leaders in the world by the independent ranking agency globalgurus.org, he travels the world sharing his message of possibility and hope that a better life is never more than one thought away.
To learn more about Michael and his work, visit www.michaelneill.org or join the nearly two million people who have enjoyed his TEDx talks: Why Aren’t We Awesomer? and Can a TEDx Talk Really Change the World?
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“People look for retreats for themselves, in the country, by the coast, or in the hills . . . There is nowhere that a person can find a more peaceful and trouble-free retreat than in his own mind. . . . So constantly give yourself this retreat, and renew yourself.”
- MARCUS AURELIUS