- Award-winning workplace mental health and resilience leader
- Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® using drumming techniques
- Mental health author and host of the Coffee With Mike podcast
Mike Veny is a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® and workplace mental health authority known for combining lived experience, rhythm, and evidence based strategies to improve emotional wellness and organizational culture.
Mike leads Lovely Refinement, a women's mental health brand that includes Training Refinery, offering continuing education programs. He hosts the podcast Coffee With Mike: Mental Wellness & Belonging for Leaders and authored Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero. His work has appeared on ABC, NBC, and CBS News. His recognitions include Acquisition International Magazine's 2025 Global Excellence Award, Corporate LiveWire's Innovation & Excellence Awards, and PM360's ELITE Award as one of healthcare's 100 most influential people.
Drawing on a background as a professional drummer and his own lived experience with mental health challenges, Mike delivers authentic programs that create measurable organizational change. His CEU-accredited sessions help companies build emotionally healthy workplaces, bridging generational divides through inclusive storytelling and interactive drumming experiences. Organizations gain practical frameworks for reducing stigma, supporting employee wellbeing, and fostering cultures where people feel safe discussing mental health.
Audiences learn specific stress management techniques they can apply immediately, strategies for preventing burnout while maintaining productivity, and methods for creating belonging through authentic conversation. Mike's programs combine movement, rhythm, and actionable tools that participants use long after his presentation ends.
Book Mike to energize your team with wellness strategies that stick and transform your workplace culture from the inside out.
Mike's showreel and videos
Topics, sessions and talks
Thriving Through Uncertainty
Mike Veny delivers a high-energy talk that empowers attendees to thrive amid rapid change and pressure. His practical strategies and relatable stories provide tools for navigating stress, building resilience, and transforming uncertainty into growth opportunities. Participants will gain insights into current consumer sentiments, learn effective stress management techniques, and discover ways to foster positive change in uncertain times. This engaging session promises to enhance emotional wellness and inspire confidence for the future.
Transforming Stigma Into Strenth
Mike Veny transformed his mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges into strengths and now helps others do the same. In this dynamic session, attendees will learn to overcome the limitations of labels, silence, and shame, using them as catalysts for growth and resilience. Participants will understand how stigma hinders help-seeking, discover self-care strategies to prevent burnout, and engage in meaningful conversations. Ultimately, attendees will gain the tools to empower themselves and others, fostering a sense of belonging.
Find Inner Peace In Times Of Uncertainty
In this engaging keynote, Mike Veny combines drumming and movement to present effective strategies for navigating chaos and uncertainty. Attendees will discover how to quiet their minds, ground their spirits, and achieve balance amidst life's challenges. The session offers practical tools to transform stress into clarity and cultivate calm confidence. Participants will learn the importance of stress management, three quick techniques to alleviate stress, and strategies to cope with loneliness and grief, leaving them centered and empowered.
Thriving Through Change: Building Resilience
In this empowering workshop, Mike Veny addresses the inevitability of change and how it can be managed without draining energy or passion. Attendees will gain practical tools and energizing strategies to enhance their resilience, prioritize self-care, and transform change into growth opportunities. They will learn stress management techniques, anxiety relief exercises, and strategies to cope with loneliness and grief. Participants will leave recharged and inspired, equipped to thrive through any life transition.
Unleash Your Groove: Drumming Workshops
Mike Veny invites attendees to an electrifying, hands-on experience that uses rhythm to foster connections and creativity. No prior drumming skills are needed; participants should come with energy and an open mind. This engaging session will demonstrate how making music together builds trust, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. By the end, attendees will learn to cultivate a welcoming culture, develop intentional connections, and identify teamwork strategies to navigate change effectively.
Why we recommend booking Mike
Book Mike Veny to inspire your team with hands-on wellness strategies, interactive drumming, and real-world insights that drive lasting change. Give your organization the tools to reduce burnout, foster belonging, and create a culture where mental health thrives—reserve your date with Mike today.
