Ignite Enthusiasm. Inspire Action.
Michael Woods brings energy, humor, and passion to the stage—helping people stay positive, lead with purpose, and believe in what they can accomplish.
Energy. Enthusiasm. Passion. A message that connects.
When your people need encouragement through change, a fresh perspective, or renewed belief in what they can accomplish, Michael Woods brings the room to life.
Through humor, honest storytelling, and lessons earned through decades of leadership, Michael helps audiences see possibilities, take ownership of their choices, and recognize the difference they can make.
His goal is simple: help people leave with more energy, greater confidence, and something meaningful to put into practice.
Keynotes That Connect With Your People
Every event brings together a different group of people with different challenges. Michael works with you to understand your audience, your goals, and the message they need to hear.
Whether you’re opening a conference, bringing a team together, developing leaders, or closing a retreat, his presentations combine encouragement with practical ideas people can use in their work and everyday lives.
Available for conferences, company meetings, association events, leadership gatherings, retreats, and special programs for churches, colleges, and schools.
Signature Speaking Topics
Staying Positive in a Negative World
Pressure, change, and negativity can wear down even good people. Drawing from his book of the same name, Michael shares practical ways to protect your attitude, regain perspective, and keep moving forward. Audiences learn to focus on what they can control, respond more intentionally, and bring a better attitude to the people who depend on them.
From Setbacks to Comebacks
Michael’s journey began with an hour a day cleaning a meat department at 16. By 21, he was a store manager. His path eventually led to corporate leadership and business ownership. Through personal stories of hardship, growth, and opportunity, Michael encourages people to believe in their potential and take the next step—even when the whole path isn’t clear.
Leadership That Makes People Feel Important
People need to understand where the organization is going and why their contribution matters. Michael helps leaders connect the vision of owners and executives to the everyday work of their teams. His message centers on listening, recognizing effort, communicating clearly, and building trust through consistent actions. The result is a practical challenge to lead in ways that help people feel valued, take ownership, and contribute with purpose.
The Lost Art of Customer Service
Great service begins with how leaders treat their people. Drawing from nearly four decades in the grocery industry, Michael shows how leadership, employee attitudes, and everyday interactions shape the customer experience. He brings service to life through relatable stories and simple actions that help customers feel welcome, respected, and important. “You can’t be a great place to shop unless you’re a great place to work.”
Breakout Sessions
Smaller Groups. More Conversation. Practical Application.
For conferences and events with multiple sessions, Michael offers interactive breakout sessions that give participants a chance to go deeper.
Attendees can discuss real situations, ask questions, and explore how to apply the message to their roles and responsibilities. Topics can build on a keynote or address a specific need within your event.
A keynote paired with a breakout session or workshop gives your audience additional time to turn ideas into a plan.
Interactive Workshops
Go Beyond Inspiration. Put Ideas Into Action.
Great ideas are only the beginning. Michael’s interactive workshops give participants the tools, encouragement, and practical experience to turn inspiration into meaningful change. From goal setting and leadership to mindset, customer service, and personal growth, each workshop combines engaging instruction with hands-on activities and real-world application.
Speaking for Churches and Students
Encouragement with Purpose
For churches, revivals, and faith gatherings, Michael brings messages rooted in his Christian faith, with an emphasis on serving others, growing in character, and living with purpose.
For high schools and colleges, he shares an honest story of growth and possibility, encouraging students to value education, make intentional choices, and recognize the potential within them.
Each presentation is shaped for the audience and the purpose of the gathering.
Why Bring Michael to Your Event?
Energy, enthusiasm, and connection.
Michael brings warmth, humor, and passion to messages that speak to everyday challenges.
Experience behind the message.
His career includes store management, district leadership, companywide training safety and co-ownership of a multi-store grocery company with nearly $50 million in annual sales.
Ziglar training and principles.
Michael is a Certified Zig Ziglar Speaker, Coach, and Trainer.
An author’s perspective.
His book, Staying Positive in a Negative World, includes a foreword by Tom Ziglar.
A presentation shaped around your goals.
Michael works with organizers to understand the audience and deliver a message that supports the purpose of the event.
Bring Fresh Energy to Your Next Event.
Give your people time to laugh, reflect, reconnect with their purpose, and see what’s possible.
Share your event date, location, audience, and goals. Let’s create a message that meets your people where they are and helps them move forward.
