Amp up your next conference, retreat, or event with founder and CEO Dr. Michael Brenner!

Speaking Engagements

Today’s audiences want more than a lecture. They want to be enlightened, entertained, and engaged. That’s where Michael’s special combination of expertise and showmanship comes in.

As a professional musician, Michael has performed on hundreds of stages before tens of thousands of people throughout his career. He brings that same energy to his speaking engagements, captivating and connecting to audiences with warmth, humor, and keen insights about the world of work.

Every one of Michael’s presentations and keynotes is customized to your specific needs and goals. No canned speeches here! Michael will sit down with your event organizer(s) and craft a message that resonates with your audience and leaves them wanting more.

Your attendees will leave the event not merely entertained but inspired.

Keynotes

We bring thought-provoking insights and actionable strategies to organizations eager to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. Our keynotes cover a diverse range of topics designed to inspire, educate, and challenge conventional thinking.

GSI Commerce

The Genius of Gen Z: 7 Facts (and 3 Myths) You Need to Know

“The Genius of Gen Z: 7 Facts (and 3 Myths) You Need to Know” is a keynote designed to help participants understand and engage effectively with Generation Z.

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Right Chord Leadership CHORDS

What Can Leaders Learn From Musicians?

Discover the parallels between leadership and musicianship, emphasizing creativity, collaboration, and performance. 

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Right Chord Leadership CHORDS

The 4 Pillars of Innovation: Unleashing the Power of Possibility

Explore the crucial role of innovation in driving business growth and maintaining competitiveness.

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Right Chord Leadership CHORDS

The CHORDS Model™: 6 Key Features of Exceptional Teams

This keynote introduces the CHORDS Model™, highlighting six key features of exceptional teams: Communication, Harmony, Ownership, Respect, Direction, and Support. 

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The Power of Accountability: How the World’s Best Teams Build Engagement, Collaboration, and Trust

Delve into the power of accountability, defining its importance in achieving goals and fostering trust within teams.

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Elevate Your Organization with Right Chord Leadership

Book a keynote with us today to unlock the potential of your team and drive lasting success. Our dynamic presentations, tailored to your specific needs, will inspire, educate, and transform your organization. Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your leadership and create a culture of excellence—contact us now to schedule your keynote!

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Hear It From Our Clients

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Dr. Brenner’s emphasis on communication, harmony, ownership, respect, direction, and support all playing an important role in successful teamwork was inspiring. The energy that he brought to the session was infectious, and his ability to connect with the audience was impressive.

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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Boehringer Laboratories
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Within a year of Dr. Brenner’s training, at least 5 attendees had been promoted to more senior-level positions. Dr. Brenner’s style kept attendees focused and interested. We have received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from the attendees with regard to the training, and we saw improvement in the leadership of their areas.

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HR Manager
CardioNet
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Dr. Brenner’s ability to interact, engage, and influence future and current leaders is excellent. His enthusiasm and creativity shine through the class materials and exercises, which are fun and practical for the work environment. Dr. Brenner influences leaders to motivate, engage, listen, and empathize with colleagues and direct reports.

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HR Manager
Brown Printing Co.
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What I like most about Dr. Brenner is that he wants to be involved not only in the development of the training program but also in the follow-up afterwards. I highly recommend him. He will help transform your employees through an enjoyable and interactive training experience.

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HR Generalist
Hahnemann University Hospital
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Dr. Brenner has done great work for us. We are very pleased with the results of his training. He displays a very professional and conscientious attitude towards his work. I would recommend him without hesitation!

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Leadership and Organizational Development Program Manager
GSI Commerce
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Michael delivers amazingly passionate, inspiring and innovative messages. His natural talent to relate with others and provide presentations and insights that connect with his audience has energized me to reflect on my own abilities. Interactions with Michael will always provide knowledge and motivation.

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HR Manager
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
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Mike is a talented musician and gave a very interesting and unique perspective on collaborating and appreciating the differences we can all make in achieving our goals. I would highly recommend Mike if you are looking for an engaging and creative speaker with a unique perspective as to how your team can work well together.

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Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations
Wills Eye Hospital
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Mike led a wonderful session for my team to help us build a stronger group culture, learn more about one another, and set a vision together for success. He kept the team engaged, interested and often laughing through the afternoon.

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Head of Development and Donor Relations
Lenfest Institute for Journalism
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Michael’s presentation captured the attention of the audience and gave practical tips on leadership, culture and management. His unique background, paired with his musical abilities, enabled attendees to tap into their creative mindset and think outside the box.

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Director, Growth & Experiments
Accenture Song
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Looking for someone to get your team engaged? I would highly recommend Mike Brenner. He came to PECO’s Smart Grid Services All Hands Meeting and hosted a workshop on team building.

Mike kept the team focused and engaged while surprising the team with a musical activity that promotes his belief that “When people work in harmony, great things happen!™” Thanks for a great event!

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Smart Grid Operations Manager
PECO
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As part of our department’s goal to be more innovative, we brought in Mike to present on design thinking and creativity. The presentation went so well that we brought him back as a facilitator for the innovation taskforce we subsequently created. Mike was crucial in helping us establish and maintain an environment conducive to brainstorming and developing ideas. This whole process was a great experience.

5
Business Development Manager
Milliman
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Mike partnered with my team in delivering a High Impact Communications training session to our leaders. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our participants. Mike is an engaging and unique speaker that I hope to work with again!

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Associate Director, Talent Management & Business Partner
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
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Great knowledge of emotional intelligence and team dynamics! He has a way of teaching and presenting that sucks you in! Time flies (and doesn’t feel like training) in his sessions. Even seasoned leaders will get something out of Mike’s leadership training. Highly recommend him!

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Director of Recruitment & Retention
JEVS Care at Home
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It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Mike! Mike was instrumental in crystallizing abstract leadership concepts and harmonizing ideas to practical tools enhancing my skills as a team leader and ultimately company productivity.

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Noam Ramati
Founder & Principal
Accelera Hospitality Solutions
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Dr. Michael Brenner presented his leadership program “The Power of Accountability” for the Columbus Chapter of the Institute for Management Studies. It was an engaging and practical session in which we learned that leaders must create the conditions – the culture – for associates to want to be accountable by consistently playing the right “notes” that are the foundation of accountability. If you want to build a culture of trust, employee engagement and collaboration to delight your customers and create competitive advantage, you can find no better resource to help you than Michael Brenner!

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Mary Held
Certified Leadership & Management Coach
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Dr. Brenner designed and facilitated a six-month leadership development program for our mid-level managers. The enhancement of the attendees leadership skills and knowledge was evident during the program and beyond.

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Laura P. Napieralski
St. Joseph School
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Dr. Brenner’s emphasis on communication, harmony, ownership, respect, direction, and support, all playing an important role in successful teamwork, was inspiring. The energy that he brought to the session was infectious, and his ability to connect with the audience was impressive.

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Erika Organsky, MS, PHR, SHRM-CP