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Mike Robbins

Transform team performance with Mike Robbins, speaker and emotional intelligence expert. Mike works with leaders to build high-performing cultures, authentic leadership, and meaningful workplace connections, delivering actionable insights for top Silicon Valley companies.

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Mike Robbins, Speaker | Teamwork, Leadership & EQ, Ex-Baseball Player

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Mike Robbins's biography

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  • Expert on teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence
  • Former professional baseball player turned Silicon Valley consultant
  • Author of books on team culture, authentic leadership, and personal growth
Mike Robbins is an expert on teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence. With his unique background as a professional baseball player and experience working with top companies in Silicon Valley, he inspires leaders and teams to build high-performing cultures and authentic connections. Mike offers practical techniques and actionable content that lead to success. His presentations emphasise the importance of humanising the workplace and fostering deep connections. His talks showcase his expertise in team culture, authentic leadership, embracing change, and bringing your whole self to work. Mike has also written several books that provide valuable insights and guidance for personal and professional growth.

Mike's showreel and videos

Topics, sessions and talks

We're All In This Together
Team culture is essential to success. In this program, which is based on the 20 years of research and experience Mike Robbins has done with high-performing teams, the four pillars of his new book, We’re All in This Together, as well as his background as a college and professional baseball player, he teaches people, leaders, and team how to come together, overcome adversity, and perform at their best – especially in challenging times. — Teaches people how to enhance authenticity and psychological safety — Illustrates specific ways to increase inclusion and belonging — Shows how appreciation positively impacts both morale and productivity — Encourages people to address conflicts and embrace feedback in an empowering way
Authentic Leadership
Mike Robbins delves into the essence of authentic leadership, emphasizing vulnerability, transparency, and trust as key components for fostering genuine connections and inspiring teams.
Embracing Change
Change is inevitable, especially in today’s business world. The one constant in the midst of all of the change, stress, and uncertainty we face at work and in life is us. When we take ownership and responsibility for our experience, we not only make it easier to navigate the changes we face, we can empower ourselves and those around us to be successful, regardless of the circumstances. This program, which is based on the core principles of Mike Robbins’ work and research, illustrates how individuals, leaders, and teams can navigate change effectively and thrive in the process. — Take ownership and responsibility in an empowering way — Enhance their emotional intelligence (EQ) — Deal effectively with change and uncertainty — Have more compassion for themselves and others
Bring Your Whole Self To Work
For us to truly succeed, especially in today’s diverse and ever-changing business world, we must be willing to bring our whole selves to our work. And, for the teams and organizations that we lead or are a part of to thrive, it’s essential to create an environment where people feel safe enough to bring all of who they are to work. When we operate with courage, trust, and vulnerability, we can unlock innovation, connection, and performance at the highest level for ourselves and those around us. - Teaches People how to build more authentic relationships with those around them. - Exemplifies The power of appreciation. - Shows Ways to enhance emotional intelligence. - Encourages People to operate with a growth mindset.

Why we recommend booking Mike

Mike brings a unique blend of professional sports experience and Silicon Valley insights to inspire your team towards peak performance. His actionable techniques and deep understanding of teamwork and leadership will transform your workplace culture and strengthen connections. Booking him ensures your team not only learns from a seasoned expert but also implements practical strategies for authentic success.

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Testimonials

Mike Robbins has a unique ability to open people's minds, touch their hearts, and teach valuable lessons about life and business. I have personally benefited from his work, as have so many of the people on my team.

Jack Calhoun

Former President, Banana Republic

Mike Robbins has a great style and unique perspective. The principles he teaches have helped me and our executive leadership team at eBay.

Devin Wenig

Former President & CEO, eBay

Featured Projects

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What is Mike Robbins's speaking style like?
Mike delivers engaging presentations that blend practical strategies with real-world experience. He inspires teams to build authentic connections, embrace change, and create high-performing cultures through actionable insights and a personable approach.
What topics does Mike Robbins specialise in?
Mike Robbins specialises in discussing teamwork, leadership, emotional intelligence and more.
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