Biography

Michael Veltri is a leadership expert, battle-hardened business executive, and nationwide bestselling author. Recognizing that success in business and life is created by the daily decisions we make, Michael elevates teams, fuel-injects leadership, and improves business performance through better decision-making practices.

From ancient Japanese warriors to brain science, from business titans to academic research, Michael tapped wide-ranging resources to develop aground breaking model for better decision making that leads to exponential leadership growth and peak performance with balance, not burnout. Simple, elegant, and effective, Michael’s approach has positively impacted some of the world’s most successful organizations, brands, and leaders.

Michael is also a cancer survivor, decorated U.S. Marine veteran, and master-instructor in classical Japanese martial arts. He brings his business savvy, martial arts discipline, and Marine Corps leadership to every keynote speech inspiring, motivating, and educating audiences worldwide.

Read More

Videos

Request Availability

Speech TopicsExpand each topic to learn more

DECISION-MAKING MASTERY: HOW TO DELIVER STUNNING BOTTOM-LINE RESULTS

This 45 - 60 minute customized keynote is perfect for:

C-suite executives
Senior leaders in all industries
Why do some executives fail while others thrive? Because the best C-suite executives have a decision-making system to help them — and their teams — avoid and conquer common decision-making traps. From life or death decisions on the battlefield to the boardroom, Michael Veltri draws on his background as a battle-hardened business executive and decorated U.S. Marine veteran to teach CEOs and senior executives better decision-making skills that deliver stunning results. As a professional-level Japanese martial arts instructor, Veltri blends the fluid and flexible qualities of the martial arts with the bleeding-edge business savvy to bring a completely fresh perspective on decision-making skills. His inspiring presentation delivers practical tools that can be used immediately to increase productivity and deliver bottom-line results.

You’ll learn to:



Master the 5 most powerful decision-making solutions that you’ve never heard of
Build a culture that celebrates fresh thinking and embraces new decision-making ideas
Implement better decision-making skills on a daily basis across all business activities and roles
Avoid the 5 biggest decision-making traps that kill successful organizations
Apply best decision-making practices from successful companies worldwide

SLAYING THE SALES DRAGON: HOW TO CRUSH THE TOP LINE WITH UNPRECEDENTED DECISION-MAKING PROWESS

This 45 - 60 minute customized keynote is perfect for:

Sales teams across all industries
Sales manager meetings (including sales kickoff events)
Successful sales professionals, and their managers are never satisfied. Yesterday’s major achievements are today’s performance standards, and surpassing quota is the expectation, not the exception. As old methods become commoditized and ineffective, new creative sales techniques are needed more than ever. Drawing inspiration from his knock-down-drag-out fight with cancer, nationwide bestselling author, and multiple Diamond Club award-winning sales professional, Michael Veltri has created a new and powerful model of decision-making success that leads to unprecedented sales results. In his energizing and inspiring presentation, Michael teaches sales professionals how to surpass expectations — both their own and their organization’s — while crushing quota and slaying the sales dragon.

You’ll learn:



5 simple and effective decision-making tools to boost sales
What’s truly behind objections — and how to conquer them
How to create a culture of achievement and sales excellence
How the “3 x 15 Decision-Making Rule” can double sales
How to break free from historical decision-making bias in your sales process

THE 5 DECISION-MAKING SECRETS: SURPRISING, UNORTHODOX APPROACHES TO POWERFUL LEADERSHIP OUTCOMES

This 45 - 60 minute customized keynote is perfect for:

Leaders in all industries
Managers of all levels
With the “speed of business” evolving at an exponential rate, the ability to make the right decision at the right time is paramount to the success of any organization. Windows of opportunity open, yet close even quicker in today’s 24/7 hyper-connected, hyper-distracted world. Truly responsible leadership is difficult, and management needs fresh and creative ideas to make the best decisions possible — especially when the pace is fast, the stakes are high, and the outcome unclear. Michael Veltri weighs in with new and unique perspectives on this critical leadership challenge. A highly successful serial entrepreneur decorated U.S. Marine veteran, and battle-hardened business executive, Veltri shows leaders how to employ his simple and effective decision-making system.

This presentation will help leaders and managers of all levels:



Develop unprecedented decision-making prowess to attack business problems of all sizes
Uncover 5 fresh decision-making tools to evolve your leadership to the next level
Authentically express your leadership to fuel-inject business results
Avoid the 5 biggest leadership traps
Silence internal and external distractions to strengthen your “leadership muscle”

THE MUSHIN WAY: ACHIEVE PEAK PERFORMANCE WITH BALANCE, NOT BURNOUT

This 45 - 60 minute customized keynote is perfect for:

HR executives in all industries
Hiring managers looking to attract & retain top talent
With intense competitive pressure to attract and retain top talent, how can HR executives and business leaders hire the best and the brightest while ensuring their high potentials continue to excel without burning out? Drawing from his success as an HR consultant and executive recruiter for some of the world’s top companies and brands, Michael Veltri answers these important questions and many more in his fresh, relevant, and timely talk. Based on his nationwide bestselling book, The Mushin Way to Peak Performance, Veltri takes the audience on an illuminating journey, showing how the Zen concept of mushin (moo-sheen) — meaning “no-mind” — helps achieve more with less, fuel growth, and maintain a laser focus. Walk away energized, educated, and equipped with bold new tools and techniques to achieve unprecedented results with balance, not burnout.

In this important keynote, Veltri helps HR executives, business leaders, and hiring managers learn to:

Build, motivate, and lead high-performing teams
Learn 5 secret techniques used by Zen masters to increase performance, which can easily be adapted to your own organization
Understand the most common reasons “high potentials” burn out
Expand your ability to deal with ambiguity, change, and competing priorities
Uncover best practices from a martial arts master’s mentality: determination, flexibility, and resilience

Testimonials

Your background as a successful sales executive made your keynote for our sales kickoff that much more relatable and relevant. We loved it!
– John Overcast - Director / Government Sales, Samsung Business
Michael's talk was inspiring, yet loaded with practical tools we will begin to implement immediately. Simply put, it was one of the best talks I’ve ever heard.
– John A. Flasco - Senior Vice President / Merrill Lync
It was wonderful meeting you and thank you so much for being a part of ASAE’s Five Star weekend — your keynote was amazing!
– Amy Ledoux - Senior Vice President / Meetings & Events, ASAE
Thank you Michael for making our sales kickoff a HUGE success! My sales team loved it, and I really appreciated you spending one-on-one time with m high achievers after your talk. Thank you for going the extra mile for us!
– Rob Danna - Senior Vice President / Sales and Marketing ITA Group
Michael did a tremendous job! He really engaged the audience with his practical steps to making better decisions. His leadership keynote message resonated perfectly and was right on target.
– Jeff Derogatis - Director / Global Business Solutions, AT&
Thank you so much Michael — your keynote was amazing! Your unique decision-making system helped me to confidently navigate complicated federal healthcare regulations and move my research forward. Your book integrates perfectly with your talk and is an invaluable resource. Great job!
– Dr. Alexander Smirnov - Staff Scientist / NIH
Michael – I wanted to send you a quick note and thank you for your leadership speech at our annual meeting. The feedback I received from many participants was all positive and left us wanting more. Thank you again!
– Douglas Liu - Senior Vice President / Global Operations, Qiagen
Michael, thank you so much for the wonderful keynote experience! You are so easy to work with and your talk was right on target with our event theme. All the participants are still raving about your fun and engaging delivery!
– Tammie Wallace - Director of Business Development / Four Seasons
Thanks so much for your inspiring talk to our senior leadership team. You really challenged us to make big business decisions. We will use your 3x15 keynote learning solution at our next team meeting for sure. Thanks again!
– Pat McAdaragh - President & CEO / Midco

Booksby Michael Veltri

The Mushin Way To Peak Performance

Blog Posts

Finding Your Purpose with Small Acts of Kindness

Discover how small acts of kindness can help you find purpose and create a lasting impact in your life and others.

Read More

Take Ownership and Transform Your Life Today

Take ownership of your life with Merril Hoge's inspiring insights on resilience, mindfulness, and breaking unhealthy cycles.

Read More

Reflecting on 2024: Key Insights and Trends for Event Professionals

What were the biggest takeaways from events in 2024, and how can they shape the way you plan conferences in 2025? 📝

Read More

Innovative Insights to Keep Your Event Attendees Engaged

Discover innovative insights and strategies to enhance attendee experience and engagement at your next event.

Read More

Powerful Ways to Unleash Your Creativity with Kyle Scheele

Unleash your creativity with keynote speaker Kyle Scheele expert insights on innovation, leadership, and turning limitations into inspiration.

Read More

Your Event, Their Mission: Elevate Human Rights to Center Stage

Human rights are not just ideals—they're the foundation for building inclusive, empowered, and sustainable communities.

Read More

Related Speakers

Reviews & Ratings

Here's how toHit the mark with the perfect speaker!

1. Schedule a call

We’ll connect so we understand your needs to curate a selection of great speakers.

2. Book your speaker

We’ll manage all the details so you will be confident with your choice.

3. Wow your audience

Inform & educate your participants to ideas that transform their work & personal life.

Schedule a Call

Blog Posts

 

Finding Your Purpose with Small Acts of Kindness

What does it truly mean to find your purpose? Many people believe purpose is tied...

Read More

Take Ownership and Transform Your Life Today

What’s holding you back from living the life you’ve always wanted? If you’ve ever felt...

Read More

Reflecting on 2024: Key Insights and Trends for Event Professionals

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it's the perfect time to...

Read More

Innovative Insights to Keep Your Event Attendees Engaged

Engaging attendees at an event is no easy feat, especially in today’s fast-paced world where...

Read More

Powerful Ways to Unleash Your Creativity with Kyle Scheele

Creativity is often misunderstood. Some see it as a gift reserved for artists or visionaries,...

Read More

Your Event, Their Mission: Elevate Human Rights to Center Stage

"Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being's entitlement...

Read More