Mike Veny

Mike’s high energy, practical strategies, and real-world wisdom teach audience members not just to survive but truly thrive today – in spite of the rapid change and constant pressure that they face. With his dynamic style and relatable stories, he equips the audience with the tools to navigate stress, build resilience, and turn uncertainty into an opportunity for growth and strength. This isn’t just a talk—it’s a roadmap to reclaiming emotional wellness and stepping boldly into the future with confidence. Be prepared for drumming, movement, and truth that unleash new levels of growth!

Learning Objectives:

• Understand current consumer sentiments and their impact.
• Develop and apply practical tools for managing stress and building resilience.
• Learn strategies to influence positive change amidst uncertainty.

Mike once faced mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges, but was able to turn those challenges into strengths, and now he specializes in helping others do the same. In this high-energy session that features rhythm and truth, attendees discover how to break free from the limitations of labels, silence, and shame, and instead start harnessing them as fuel for growth, connection, and resilience. This keynote shows attendees that what once felt like a barrier can actually be used for growth. Attendees learn how to draw unstoppable strength from life’s toughest challenges!

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how stigma keeps people from asking for help.
• Learn self-care strategies to avoid burnout, build resilience, and diminish feelings of shame.
• Determine how to engage in productive conversations.

• Empower people who are struggling by cultivating a sense of belonging.

Change is a fact of life, and while it can feel overwhelming, it doesn’t have to drain a person’s energy or passion. This empowering workshop is packed with practical tools, energizing strategies, and powerful insights to help attendees bounce back stronger, protect their well-being, and stay at their best no matter what life throws their way. Those in attendance will discover how to turn change into an opportunity for growth, build unshakable resilience, and embrace self-care as a non-negotiable superpower. Attendees will walk away recharged, inspired, and equipped to thrive—not just survive—through every season of change!

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate self-care from escape activities.
• Identify strategies for practicing self-care.
• Explain the eight dimensions of wellness and how to leverage them to help build resilience.
• Make a plan to cope ahead for stressful situations.

• Create a customized self-care plan.

There has never been a more important time in history to focus on your mental wellness. Finding inner peace is crucial to your health and safety. This important presentation will revitalize you. First and foremost, you will learn to shield yourself from stress. Next, you will learn to put your mind at ease and reduce your anxiety. Last but not least, you will learn to take advantage of golden opportunities to cope with loneliness and grief. Don't miss this unique opportunity.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the importance of prioritizing stress management.
• Identify three simple techniques to handle stress in minutes.
• Practice three exercises to relieve anxiety and manage obsessive thinking.

• Identify three inspiring strategies to cope with loneliness and grief.

Teaching is one of the most rewarding callings—but also one of the most draining, and that’s why this training is a “must-attend” for all educators. The session has been carefully designed to help attendees recharge, refocus, and reclaim their energy so they can show up fully for themselves and their students going forward. Through practical strategies, uplifting insights, and a much-needed dose of inspiration, audience members will learn how to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and prioritize their own well-being without guilt. They’ll leave feeling ready to thrive both inside and outside the classroom!

Learning Objectives:

• Identify strategies for spending your time and energy efficiently, productively, and peacefully.
• Identify strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout.
• Identify strategies for supporting students’ emotional wellness, including having conversations about mental health.

Get ready to feel the beat, break down barriers, and build powerful connections. This electrifying, hands-on experience uses the universal language of rhythm to bring people together, spark creativity, and ignite a true sense of togetherness. No drumming skills are required. Attendees just need to bring their energy and an open mind so that they can discover how making music side by side creates trust, teamwork, and belonging like nothing else can. By the end, audience members won’t just hear the rhythm—they’ll feel it, and then they’ll leave more connected, energized, and in sync than ever before!

Learning Objectives:

• Cultivate a welcoming culture that fosters belonging through team building.
• Develop intentional connections with others to enhance belonging.

• Identify teamwork strategies to achieve a larger vision and deal with change.