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Keynotes for healthcare audiences at
Exactly what we needed.Equal parts inspiring, practical and real
We had high expectations going into this session, and you exceeded them. The message was exactly what we needed: equal parts inspiring, practical, and real. The personal stories, especially around anxiety and mindfulness, brought a level of authenticity that instantly connected with the room. It wasn't just theory. It was actionable.
Mike reminded us why we became leaders in the first place, and gave us simple but powerful tools to lead ourselves before we lead others. His insight that ‘practice doesn't take time, it creates time’ really stuck with our members. And the meditation exercise at the end? Exactly what we didn't know we needed. Weeks later, our members are still reflecting on his challenge to slow down, be present, and lead with intention, not just for their team, but for themselves.
What AORN attendees saidPost-session survey, AORN Leadership Summit
Brings us back to why we became leaders and how we can always take the new day to make our leadership more effective and elevate it to what our teams need to bring them higher every day.Sarah Martin, Tampa General Hospital
I love athletes and coaches engaging into nursing leadership. Nursing is a sport of its own with stamina, endurance, strength and resilience.Caitlin, University of Rochester Medical Center
Excellent reiteration of skills that I know but don’t practice consistently! Like how he said the practice doesn’t take time, it creates time.Karen Fonollosa, Virtua Health
Survey results collected by Talkadot.
Healthcare leaders are carryingnonstop pressure
Constant change, new technology, heavy workloads and nonstop demands pull attention in every direction. Even the best people end up reacting instead of leading.
Nearly half of health workers often feel burned out
46% of health workers said they often felt burned out in 2022, up from 32% in 2018. Burnout drains the attention that clear decisions depend on, and attention is what presence trains.
CDC Vital Signs, 2023Nearly 40% of nurses plan to leave by 2029
Nearly 40% of registered nurses say they intend to leave the profession by 2029. People stay where they feel seen and supported, and that starts with leaders who are fully there.
NCSBN National Nursing Workforce Study, 2025Every nurse who leaves costs about $60,000
Each RN lost costs a hospital $60,090, and the average hospital lost $5.19 million to RN turnover. Leaders who are fully present give good people a reason to stay.
NSI National Health Care Retention Report, 2026Hiring is still hard in long-term care
91% of nursing homes say recruiting is difficult, and they still need 26,500 more workers. When teams are stretched, how leaders show up in each moment matters even more.
AHCA/NCAL Long-Term Care Workforce Report, 2026Most teams don't have a talent problem. They have a presence problem.
The good news: presence can be trained. And this is not another wellness session.
Wellness programs matter. Presence is the skill underneath them: the ability to widen the Decision Gap, the space between what happens and how you respond, so you lead instead of react.
Leading Under
PressureThe Power of Presence in Health Care
Through stories, research and real-time practice, attendees learn how to stay clear under pressure, make better decisions in the moments that matter and build stronger teams, without burning out.
- Perform under pressure. Stay clear and steady when the stakes are high and the day won't slow down.
- Expand the Decision Gap. Widen the space between what happens and how you respond, so you choose instead of react.
- Adapt without burning out. Build the capacity to handle uncertainty, rapid change and rising demands while keeping your energy.
- Develop your people. Use presence to build trust, communication and collaboration, so people feel seen, valued and engaged.
- Reclaim their attention. Cut through alerts, screens and constant interruptions to focus on what matters most.
- Win the moments that matter. Show up fully for the patient, the resident, the colleague and the hard conversation.
Need continuing education credit? Mike provides the session description and learning objectives your organization needs to apply for CE credit, and he'll work with your team to build anything else the application requires.
A keynote for healthcare leadership conferences, nursing conferences and hospital association events. Fits themes like burnout and resilience, workforce retention, leading through change, technology and AI, and the patient and resident experience.
What healthcare leadersand audiences say
It was a pleasure to work with Mike Lee.Stephen CurryNBA MVP
Mike's message is inspiring and is rooted in practicality. The strategies he's teaching will help your people unlock the potential within.Larry MurphyFormer Chief Strategy Officer, The Walt Disney Company
Mike reminded us why we became leaders in the first place, and gave us simple but powerful tools to lead ourselves before we lead others. His insight that ‘practice doesn't take time, it creates time’ really stuck with our members.AORNAssociation of periOperative Registered Nurses, Leadership Summit
Mike's message on the power of purpose and presence is absolutely essential for navigating the complexities of modern leadership. His insights into navigating the distractions of today's fast-paced world are invaluable to staying focused, engaged, and ultimately, more effective in our roles. Mike's message is key to any organization seeking to elevate their leadership, improve performance, and drive meaningful change in their organization.Caylee NoggleCEO, Georgia Hospital Association
Mike Lee's presentation is engaging and provides strategies for innovative action to enhance performance and resilience. The insights and real-world application are inspirational, and empower individuals and organizations with a fresh perspective to foster growth.Cassie DunhamCEO, California Association of Health Facilities
Mike reminded us why we became leaders in the first place.
Built for the peoplewho care for people
Hospital &
health systems
State hospital associations and health-system leadership conferences planning for a year of change, staffing pressure and new technology.
Nurse leaders &
clinical teams
Nursing conferences, nurse leadership summits and perioperative, emergency and clinical leadership events where staying calm and clear matters every shift.
Senior living &
aging services
LeadingAge and AHCA/NCAL state conferences and senior-living leadership teams caring for residents through an ongoing workforce shortage.
HR & talent
in healthcare
Healthcare HR and talent teams working to keep good people and build a culture where they want to stay.
Easy to book,built for
your audience
Initial consultation
Initiate a kick-off call with stakeholders to understand desired outcomes, aspirations, and the transformation they seek from the program.
Research and discovery
Conduct thorough research and interviews to gather insights, ensuring the content is timely, actionable, and relevant for maximum impact and transformation.
Tailored program development
Identify the intersection between the content and the client's challenges, allowing for the creation of a tailored program that specifically addresses their needs and drives tangible results.
Review and alignment
Schedule a review call, if necessary, to ensure that the developed content aligns seamlessly with the objectives outlined during the initial consultation.
Program delivery
Mike will present an inspiring and engaging program, incorporating actionable strategies and thought-provoking ideas to captivate the audience and drive the desired transformation.
Sustained impact
Each client will receive access to resources designed to reinforce the impact from the program and apply key concepts.
for the Future
of Leadership
“Through relatable stories, actionable strategies and counter-cultural exercises, Mike’s book will help you answer your call to greatness.”
A health crisis took everything he had.So he had to
rebuild himself
Mike Lee knows what it feels like to run on empty. A health crisis left his energy depleted and his self-trust shattered. The old playbook of pushing harder only made it worse.
So he rebuilt. Not all at once. Moment by moment.
Mindfulness and Eastern philosophy became tools for survival, not ideas. Along the way he found what he teaches today: performance only happens in the present moment, and presence is a skill anyone can build. That became his HeartMind framework: the heart of a conscious leader meets the mindset of an elite athlete.
Before that, Mike spent 15 years training basketball's elite to perform under pressure. He coached NBA star Joel Embiid and served as assistant director at Steph Curry's first skills academy.
Today Mike is a Top 50 keynote speaker named by Real Leaders, an executive coach and the founder of MindShift Labs. Blending storytelling, science and real-time moments of reflection and learning, he delivers an experience that is both inspiring and immediately actionable. Your audience leaves with tools they can use on the next shift.
Booking a healthcare keynote speaker?Common questions
Is Mike Lee a healthcare keynote speaker?
Yes. Mike keynoted the AORN Leadership Summit for about 800 healthcare leaders and has spoken for the Georgia Hospital Association and the California Association of Health Facilities. In the AORN post-session survey, 100% of the 440 attendees who responded found the session valuable.
What makes a good keynote speaker for a healthcare conference?
Look for a healthcare speaker who has spoken to clinical and administrative audiences, tailors the talk to your theme and gives people tools they can use on the next shift. Mike is a Top 50 keynote speaker (Real Leaders), and his keynote for healthcare leadership is built around the pressure health systems, nurse leaders and senior-living teams face every day.
Does the keynote work for both clinical and non-clinical audiences?
Yes. Mike doesn't teach clinical practice. He teaches the focus, decision-making and connection skills underneath it, so a charge nurse, a CFO and a front-desk team all leave with tools they can use. Mixed rooms of clinicians, administrators and executives work well.
Is Mike a good fit for a nursing conference keynote?
Yes. His AORN Leadership Summit keynote was for perioperative nurse leaders, and attendees from health systems like Tampa General Hospital, Virtua Health and the University of Rochester Medical Center said it brought them back to why they became leaders. Nursing conferences, nurse leadership summits and chief nursing officer events are a natural fit.
Is Mike a burnout keynote speaker?
Burnout is one of the problems his keynote takes on, but it isn't a wellness talk. Mike's focus is presence: the trainable skill of staying clear and steady under pressure. Attendees practice it in the room, so it fits conferences built around burnout and resilience and gives people something to use on the next shift.
Is Mike a motivational speaker for healthcare audiences?
AORN described his keynote as equal parts inspiring, practical and real, and 96% of AORN attendees rated it inspiring. What sets it apart from a typical healthcare motivational speaker is the practice: attendees leave with tools, not just energy.
Can attendees earn continuing education (CE) credit?
Need continuing education credit? Mike provides the session description and learning objectives your organization needs to apply for CE credit, and he'll work with your team to build anything else the application requires.
Does Mike speak at hospital association and senior-living conferences?
Yes. His message fits state hospital association conferences, nurse leadership summits, and senior-living and aging-services conferences, including LeadingAge and AHCA/NCAL state affiliate events. Every talk is tailored to your theme and your members' real challenges.
We're a nonprofit association with a set budget. Can Mike work with it?
Fees depend on the date, location, format and audience. Mike works with many nonprofit associations and is glad to find an option that fits your budget. Send your event details and he'll follow up personally.
How long is the keynote, and are workshops available?
Mike delivers 45- to 75-minute keynotes and half-day workshops. Attendees also get access to resources after the event to keep putting the ideas into practice.
Can Mike speak virtually?
Yes. Mike delivers keynotes and workshops in person or virtually, with the same tailoring and the same real-time practice.
How far in advance should we book a keynote speaker?
Most state and regional healthcare conferences book their keynote speakers 6 to 12 months ahead. If you already have a date, reach out now, even if your event is sooner.
Where is Mike Lee based?
Mike is based in Miami, Florida, and speaks at conferences and leadership events across the United States and internationally.
Planning ahealthcare conference
or leadership event?
Send your date and location. Mike will follow up personally to see if he's a fit for your audience.