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The power of presence,performance, and people
If you want someone who understands the power of presence, performance, and people then Mike Lee is your go-to person.
Every encounter we have exchanged left me a wiser and bolder leader and human being. Mike knows the theory, the practice, and how to deliver them.
MCA of Metro D.C. Annual Meeting, Falls Church, VANovember 2025
Next level since he walked us thru a meditation practice in real time.Danielle Wiles, MCA of Metropolitan Washington
Very insightful and learned to stay in the present.Tom Gifford, Steamfitters Local 602
Made the content accessible and not “woo woo.”Tyler, MCA Metro D.C. Annual Meeting
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Mindfulness in the workplace isn't a perk.It's how people get their focus back
Your people are smart, skilled and working hard. But their attention is pulled in every direction, all day long. That shows up in missed details, rushed decisions and teams that feel busy but stuck.
Minds wander almost half the day
In a Harvard study of 2,250 adults, people's minds wandered 46.9% of the time, whatever they were doing. When attention drifts that often, the meeting, the patient or the client in front of you gets half of you.
Killingsworth and Gilbert, Science (November 2010)The workday never stops pinging
For the busiest 20% of Microsoft 365 users, a meeting, email or chat lands every two minutes of the core workday. Nobody does their best thinking in two‑minute pieces.
Microsoft, Work Trend Index special report: Breaking Down the Infinite Workday (June 2025)Stress is part of the daily load
Gallup's global survey found 40% of employees felt a lot of stress during the previous day in 2025. Stress narrows attention, and a narrow focus is when people miss what matters.
Gallup, State of the Global Workplace 2026Training works at work
A review of 23 randomized trials of mindfulness training delivered at work found clear drops in stress, anxiety and distress. Focus is a skill, and teams can train it.
Bartlett et al., Journal of Occupational Health Psychology (2019)Most teams don't have a talent problem. They have a presence problem.
Between what happens and how you respond, there's a gap. Mike calls it the Decision Gap. Mindfulness is how your people learn to find it: notice what's pulling at them, let the emotion settle, then choose their next move on purpose. It takes minutes a day to practice, and it shows up in every conversation, call and decision after that.
Each idea follows the same pattern: a principle, a story, then an exercise, so people feel the shift before they leave the room. It closes with a short guided session they can repeat the next morning.
Focus and attention, wellbeing and performance, resilience, leading through change, and getting back to what matters.
As a mindfulness keynote speaker, Mike works for a room that has never meditated and a room that already practices. Contractors, nurses, REALTORS, HR teams and finance leaders have all left with something they used the same week. He keeps it practical and plain-spoken, with stories and humor, and none of the "woo-woo" that turns skeptics off.
Mindfulness in the
Modern World
How busy teams find focus, handle pressure and perform when it counts.
Most people have heard of mindfulness. Few know how to use it on a Tuesday afternoon with 40 unread messages. In this keynote, Mike clears up the myths, shows what a distracted mind costs a team, and teaches a simple practice people can use before their next meeting. He draws on his own rebuild after a health crisis and 15 years training elite basketball players to perform under pressure. Audiences don't just hear about mindfulness. They practice it in the room, with a short guided session they can repeat the next morning.
- A plain-English definition of mindfulness and meditation, and the myths that keep people from starting.
- The Decision Gap: a three-step way to respond on purpose instead of reacting under pressure.
- A few-minute daily practice that trains focus the way a workout trains a muscle.
- Simple ways to protect attention from the constant pull of meetings, messages and screens.
- How staying present lowers stress and helps people bounce back after a hard day.
- How presence makes people better listeners, so teams trust each other and work better together.
- The Power of Presence
- Mindful Leadership in a Distracted World
- Peak Performance in an Age of Distraction
- New Rules for the Future of Leadership
What audiences say aboutmindfulness with Mike
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, your keynote speaker session at the recent NHRMA conference was great! Mindfulness, and meditation, specifically, was more of a buzzword to me heading into the session. You took it from a buzzword to something real, tangible. More importantly, your examples inspired me to action. Thank you!Carrie SchleicherHR Manager, PwC
Mike effectively introduced the basics of meditation and demonstrated to my team how it was applicable in their daily professional lives. The stories he shares illustrated how mindfulness can decrease stress, improve the ability to focus and work more efficiently. His presentation had many practical takeaways.Mitchell SteinVice President, Beyer Stein Group at Morgan Stanley
Mike understands how to translate mindfulness practices and mindset to grow your real estate business and be a more effective leader. Put him on a stage in front of your people. He'll make a difference in their lives and their businesses.Brandon TurnerFounder, Open Door Capital
Mike Lee's authentic and transparent talk of his journey unlocked something in me. What an inspiring story of using optimism and mindfulness to ride the ebbs and flows of business. Simple, raw, and personable was exactly what I needed to hear.Fran Villarmia-KahwaiHawai'i Association of REALTORS
Best presentation by far. I could not take notes fast enough. The definitions of mindfulness, meditation and EQ are so helpful.NHRMAConference attendee
I've had the opportunity to experience Mike both virtually and live, in-person. Regardless of how you decide to work with him, you're going to walk away with strategies to better navigate through adversity, build focus and enhance overall professional performance.Brad PavelecCisco
Who books amindfulness speaker
Association
conferences
Planners compare mindfulness speakers on one thing: will the room use it? Mike keeps a big room engaged, with stories, real takeaways and a guided practice members can use the next day. Most of Mike's keynotes are for associations.
All keynotesCompany meetings
and kickoffs
Corporate mindfulness that sticks: a session that gets sales, operations and support teams focused and ready for a big year.
Sales keynotesHealthcare and
high‑stakes teams
For nurses, care teams and anyone whose work leaves no room for a distracted mind.
Healthcare keynotesHR and wellbeing
programs
A meditation speaker your people will actually like, framed as a performance skill, not a wellness break.
HR keynotesEasy 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.”
He learned mindfulnessthe hard way
A health crisis once took Mike's energy and his trust in himself. Pushing harder only made it worse. So he rebuilt, moment by moment, using mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to get through each day. That practice is what he teaches now: not as theory, but as the thing that got him back on his feet.
Before that, Mike spent 15 years training elite basketball players to perform under pressure. He coached NBA star Joel Embiid, served as assistant director at Steph Curry's first skills academy, and built Thrive3, a basketball training and events company he started in his college apartment. He saw that the best players weren't just the most talented. They were the most present when it counted.
Today Mike is a Top 50 keynote speaker named by Real Leaders, an executive coach, author of the #1 best-seller New Rules for the Future of Leadership and founder of MindShift Labs. His HeartMind approach brings together the heart of a conscious leader and the mindset of an elite athlete.
Mindfulness speaker FAQ:What planners ask
Is Mike Lee a mindfulness speaker?
Yes. Mike Lee is a mindfulness speaker and Top 50 keynote speaker named by Real Leaders. His keynote Mindfulness in the Modern World teaches audiences how to focus, handle pressure and stay present, with a short guided practice in the room.
What does a mindfulness speaker do at an event?
A good mindfulness speaker explains what mindfulness is in plain words, shows why it matters for the audience's work, and gets the room to practice it. Mike uses stories from his own rebuild and from elite basketball, then leads a short guided session people can repeat the next day.
Is this a wellness talk or a performance talk?
Both, but Mike leads with performance. Mindfulness is presented as a skill for focus, decisions and handling pressure. People feel calmer too, and that's a bonus, not the pitch.
Does the audience need any meditation experience?
No. Most audiences include people who have never meditated, a few who practice daily and some skeptics. Mike plans for all of them. He talks about attention, stress and performance in plain terms, and he doesn't ask anyone to sit on the floor or chant. Contractors, nurses, finance teams and sales teams have all rated it highly.
Who are well-known mindfulness speakers?
Some of the best-known mindfulness teachers are Jon Kabat-Zinn, who created Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and meditation teachers Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. Their books are a great place to start a personal practice. Mike is different from most mindfulness speakers: he brings mindfulness to working teams as a skill for focus, pressure and leadership, built for conference and company audiences.
How is this different from Mike's mindful leadership keynote?
Mindfulness in the Modern World is built for a whole audience: members, employees and teams at every level. Mindful Leadership in a Distracted World is built for senior leaders and executives. If your room is mostly leaders, see the mindful leadership keynote.
Can Mike speak virtually?
Yes, Mike can present virtually. The format is confirmed with each client based on the event.
How long is the keynote, and do you offer workshops?
Keynotes run 45 to 75 minutes. Mike also offers half-day workshops that go deeper into the practice and the Decision Gap, with time for teams to apply it to their own work.
Can the keynote be tailored to our event?
Yes. Mike starts with a call to learn your goals, audience and theme, and often talks with a few attendees beforehand. He ties the stories and examples to your industry and your event.
We have a tight budget or we're a nonprofit. Can we still work together?
Reach out and share what you have in mind. Mike works with associations, nonprofits and companies of all sizes, and will talk through options that fit your event.
How far ahead should we book a mindfulness speaker?
As early as you can. Associations often book 6 to 12 months ahead and companies a few months ahead, but Mike can sometimes fill shorter timelines. Check availability for your date.
Where is Mike based?
Mike is based in Miami and speaks across the U.S. and internationally.
Last updated November 2026
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