Client Testimonials
“I had the absolute pleasure of having Michael Ekert present his Before You Speak keynote at our Strength From Within Conference, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Michael was incredibly easy to work with, responsive, organised, and genuinely invested in creating the best possible experience for our audience.
His keynote was engaging, thought-provoking, and packed with practical insights. The feedback from our attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with many sharing how much his presentation challenged their thinking and gave them practical tools they could implement immediately.”
Kim Muirhead-Holland
GetLinked Networking, Strength From Within Conference
I was genuinely impressed by Michael’s ability to engage people, create meaningful connections, and bring energy to the room. I’ve also seen him speak at several events, where his authentic storytelling, humour, and practical insights make every presentation memorable.
Gold Coast Women’s Health Network
Michael was amazing as MC at our annual conference! He engaged with the audience with ease and created an effective, positive dynamic from the start. Michael cleverly weaved his own expertise, and implemented brief, fun activities throughout the day. He was responsive to the needs of the speakers and attendees alike. I highly recommend Michael as a professional MC for your next event.
Vanessa Murphy
Program Lead, Wayahead Sharespace
Michael has an exceptional ability to put people at ease while captivating an audience.
Director, Kinetik Global
I saw Michael speak at a conference last week and was so impressed – his message was simple, clear and instantly applicable to real life situations in business. Thanks Michael!
Fiona Cossill
Business Growth Coach
Google Review
Michael doesn’t just deliver content; he creates experiences that bring teams together and help individuals grow.
Sophie Hallion
Program Consultant, Be Challenged
Mick Carew
Director
I had the pleasure of watching Michael in his element, commanding the stage as both keynote speaker and MC. His knowledge, passion, and humour blend seamlessly with professionalism and warmth, making every moment engaging and genuine.
Michael does not just host events, he transforms them. His role goes far beyond presenting, he crafts an experience that lingers long after the event ends.
A true professional who reminds us that fun is serious business.
If you see his name on the program, do not miss it. If you are planning an event, make sure it is on yours.
We had Michael join our mid-year team day to talk to the team about communication and how we can adjust our styles to ensure the message gets across clearly. The session was a great hit. Michael’s clear and no-nonsense approach made it easy for everyone to learn some key takeaways to help them better communicate.
I would highly recommend any business with internal communication concerns reach out to Michael. Well worth the investment.
Ashley Moon
General Manager – Select Audio Visual
Michael’s facilitation at the World Bank Pacific Forum was exceptional over the two days. With 220 participants from all regions of the world, his seamless support ensured smooth coordination between conference coordinators, speakers and team building activities.
Michael’s ability to ensure speaker readiness, manage the agenda’s time effectively, and infuse a light and enjoyable atmosphere amidst heavy content was remarkable. His professionalism and skill in facilitation were evident throughout, making the event a resounding success. We are grateful for his outstanding contributions and hope to work with him again in the future!
Stephen Ndegwa
Country Director, World Bank
We recently engaged Michael as a keynote speaker to talk to our team on productivity, time management and managing workplace stress. Michael’s content was on-point and his ideas thought provoking. Michael’s approach to engaging with his audience was a clear point of difference and within a few weeks we are already seeing people implementing new ideas to improve their focus and productivity.
Michael Robbins
Partner at KPMG Enterprise
Michael was a fantastic facilitator and MC for our company conference and awards night. His ability to ‘read the room’ and inject the right amount of humour at the right time was perfect.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Michael for any speaking, facilitating or MC event your company has.
Evan Camilleri
Chief Executive Officer at Repairhub
We recently invited Michael to be a keynote speaker at our employee virtual conference. He spoke on “Superhuman Focus in a Distracted World.” Michael is exceptional at delivering an engaging message. He was able to relate to all levels within the organization, provided many ideas and takeaways, and kept the employees intrigued during the presentation. His ideas and “aha” moments aligned with our core values and operations, which made the presentation feel very customized. It’s clear that Michael thrives in the public speaking environment. Thank you for a job well done!
Jessica Eberbach
VP of People and Culture at Tricap Residential Group
Michael delivered a highly engaging session at our team conference. His focus on communication, personality styles, and teamwork was interactive and gave our team practical tools to take our performance to the next level.
Ryan Mandelson
Director, Origination Marketing
Michael has the unique ability to identify untapped potential in people and create the right coaching environment to enhance growth. He is highly skilled at facilitating performance, learning and development in others.
Neil Southey
Business Manager, Snap-on Tools
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