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Leading Authority on AI Disruption, Change Leadership, Future of Work and Accountability/Resilience — 34 of Fortune 50 Companies Are Clients

Mike Evans Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Leading Authority on AI Disruption, Change Leadership, Future of Work and Accountability/Resilience — 34 of Fortune 50 Companies Are Clients

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Mike Evans
Speaking Fee:
$20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:
PIT - Pittsburgh, PA

Primary Topic Category:
Futurists

Secondary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management

 

Mike Evans Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Mike Evans isn't another AI expert who discovered it in 2023 and rebranded. He's the speaker tracking the seven-force convergence disrupting work since 1995, with AI as the most recent accelerant, not the original threat. The difference: 27 years, not 27 months

An award-winning author and keynote speaker, Mike served in executive roles at Kotter International, FranklinCovey, and Tom Peters Company alongside Dr. John Kotter, Dr. Stephen Covey, and Tom Peters. 34 of the Fortune 50 are clients. His book Distinct or Extinct (April 2026) delivers the complete defense system for AI disruption. Audiences leave equipped, not just inspired

Mike Evans isn't another AI expert who discovered the topic in 2023 and rebranded. He's been tracking the seven-force convergence disrupting work since 1995, with AI as the newest accelerant, not the original threat. The difference: 27 years, not 27 months. Here's what changes in the room: audiences stop asking "am I next?" and start leaving with a 90-day roadmap. By 2034, experts predict 80% of jobs will be fundamentally transformed or eliminated, and organizations are facing seven forces attacking simultaneously, AI, revolutionary software, robots, globalization, outsourcing, digital disruption, and disruptive competition. Most speakers describe the problem. Mike delivers the defense manual. Mike is the architect of two proprietary frameworks no other AI or disruption speaker has: The 7-Sided Pincer Movement, which shows audiences the full battlefield instead of the one force everyone's already talking about, and the 5-Ingredient Kryptonite Defense, IDEAS, SPEED, TALENT, DISTINCTION, and LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS, the integrated system for becoming irreplaceable, not five disconnected tactics. These aren't theories. Mike built them from executive roles at Kotter International, FranklinCovey, and Tom Peters Company, not consulting from the sidelines, but in the room when billion-dollar decisions were made, working directly with Dr. John Kotter, Dr. Stephen Covey, Tom Peters, Jim Kouzes, and Barry Posner, executing transformation across Intel, Apple, Caterpillar, PepsiCo, Capital One, Pfizer, and 28 other Fortune 50 companies. The results were measurable: NetApp achieved 175% equity growth. The U.S. Army Aviation Center transformed pilot training under severe budget constraints. Intel accelerated decision-making from weeks to days. His book, Distinct or Extinct: Future-Proofing People and Organizations in the Age of AI (April 2026), gives organizations the complete playbook, how to see the battlefield clearly, deploy an integrated defense, and build the capabilities AI cannot replicate. What makes Mike different, most speakers inspire with motivational stories. Mike equips audiences with battle-tested frameworks they can use Monday morning. His style is energetic, story-driven, and practical, never preachy, never fear-based. He opens with stories that make disruption viscerally real, arms audiences with tools to win, and closes with specific action steps they execute immediately. His signature message, "Those prepared need not fear the forces at work." Mike works across technology, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, pharma, retail, energy, agriculture, transportation, government, and associations. He delivers 35-50 keynotes annually and consistently earns 4.8+ ratings.
"Mike delivered an exceptional keynote at our Annual Conference, seamlessly tying his presentation to our Airport Focus and highlighting how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are shaping airports worldwide. His energy, insights, and ability to connect global innovation—especially the transformative role of AI—to the work of Florida's airports left our members inspired and excited about the future of our industry." —Executive Director, Florida Airports Council "In my tenure, I've never seen such a strong and enthusiastic reaction to a speaker. Mike's ability to connect with the audience, coupled with his thought-provoking content, made this event one of our most memorable yet." —VP Programming, HRACO “One of, if not the, strongest event we have yet held. Your content was a highlight. Your message resonates strongly with my world view and personal commitment to developing personally accountable leaders.” —CEO, Revird Capital “You did an incredible job keeping the group engaged. The team was very complimentary. Thank you for helping make our event a huge success.” —SVP AD Retail Media, ADUSA (Ahold Delhaize USA) “We knew we’d found something special from the first phone call we had with Mike. His energy started the day off right and his message showed he listened to what we said and incorporated the themes into his keynote. Consistently what we are hearing is Mike was the best part of the conference.” —Finance Controller, Intel “This was my first year picking our keynote speaker for our Annual Kickoff Meeting, on my own, and I was not sure what direction to go. From the very beginning, it was obvious this was his space and what he was meant to do. I received nothing but positive feedback and praise for him as a speaker. I am grateful to have found him.” —Chief of Staff, Mass Mutual “Mike is one of our highest rated speakers and as a result is being asked back to present at the All Star Conference, the conference where we showcase encore presentations from the highest rated speakers.” —Managing Director, Conferences, IIA “In over 30 years of attending conferences, seminars and breakout sessions, I have never seen anyone captivate an audience for an entire day the way you do. The response from all who attended was overwhelmingly positive and they asked that we have you do more of these sessions in the future.” —CEO, ITPC “AI doesn’t need more hype. What we do need is a grounded, optimistic perspective, one that shows how AI can become an ally, not an adversary. That takes experience. Judgment. A steady hand. Fresh ideas. Mike brings exactly that.” —CEO, Zenger Folkman "I first met Mike at an industry event in Florida. I was so moved by his presentation that afterwards I shook his hand and told him that he just changed my life forever. Mike presented to over 225 guests who were engaged and motivated. The next day he made a full day presentation to 40 of our managers and sales team. Our team is still talking about the event and quoting lines from his book." —CEO, PAI Industries
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