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HR teams that attend Michael's presentations report being able to articulate a clearer case for mental health investment to executive leadership, design more effective employee support programs, and create manager training initiatives that address the human factors of performance that technical training overlooks." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Michael's content appropriate for SHRM and other major HR conferences?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Michael has delivered presentations for major professional conferences and organizations across multiple industries. His content meets the standards of professional HR associations by combining evidence-based insights with practical application frameworks. His presentations are professional in tone while being authentically engaging, making them appropriate for certification-eligible sessions, opening keynotes, and closing plenary presentations. 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HR Events ![Michael Unbroken - HR Conference Keynote Speaker](/assets/hero-background-optimized-BhR9ZSez.webp) HR Industry Speaker # Keynote Speaker for HR Conferences and People Operations Events HR leaders are tasked with building cultures where people thrive and organizations succeed. Michael Unbroken delivers keynotes that equip human resource professionals with the frameworks for workplace mental health, resilient cultures, and talent strategies that drive measurable organizational outcomes. 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Today's HR leaders are expected to architect organizational cultures, champion employee wellbeing, drive retention in competitive talent markets, and navigate the complexities of a workforce that demands authenticity and support alongside performance expectations. These responsibilities require more than policies and programs; they require a fundamental understanding of what drives human behavior, engagement, and sustained performance. Traditional HR conference content often falls short of addressing these deeper dimensions with the practical depth that practitioners need. Michael Unbroken fills this gap with keynotes that speak directly to the challenges HR professionals navigate daily. His personal experience of overcoming severe adversity and building a career dedicated to human performance gives him insight into the factors that determine whether employees engage or disengage, stay or leave, perform or plateau. His frameworks for psychological safety, trauma-informed leadership, and accountability-driven cultures provide HR leaders with tools that enhance every aspect of their function, from talent acquisition to performance management to organizational development. What resonates most deeply with HR audiences is Michael's ability to connect individual human stories to organizational systems. He demonstrates how the personal adversity that employees carry, often invisibly, shapes their workplace behavior and performance, and how HR leaders who understand this dynamic can create environments that unlock potential rather than suppress it. For people operations professionals seeking a conference keynote that provides both emotional resonance and strategic value, Michael delivers a presentation that attendees describe as the most impactful they have experienced in their HR careers. ## Watch Michael in Action See the depth and practical relevance that makes Michael a trusted voice at HR conferences and people operations events. ![Michael Unbroken Speaker Reel](https://vumbnail.com/986478140.jpg) ## HR Keynote Topics ### Employee Mental Health Strategy Move beyond EAP brochures to create comprehensive mental health strategies that reduce stigma, improve access, and integrate wellbeing into organizational culture. ### Building Psychologically Safe Cultures Provide HR leaders with frameworks for creating environments where employees feel safe to speak up, take risks, and bring their full capabilities to work. ### Retention Through Authentic Culture Address the root causes of voluntary turnover by building cultures where employees feel valued, supported, and connected to organizational purpose. ### Trauma-Informed HR Practices Equip HR teams to recognize how employee adversity impacts workplace behavior and develop supportive policies that enhance performance without overstepping boundaries. ### Accountability and Engagement Create accountability structures that drive engagement rather than compliance, transforming performance management from a punitive process to a developmental partnership. ### Resilient Organizations Build organizational resilience that withstands market disruption, leadership changes, and cultural shifts by embedding adaptability into HR systems and practices. Your HR Conference Speaker ## Human-Centered Leadership from Lived Experience Michael Anthony speaks to HR professionals with a unique authority born from understanding both sides of the employee experience. His journey from childhood adversity and homelessness to becoming a bestselling author, host of over 800 podcast episodes, and founder of Mission Driven Coaches demonstrates the transformative power of environments that support human potential. His bestselling book Think Unbroken has become a resource for professionals across industries seeking to understand the connection between personal resilience and professional performance. ### Key Highlights #### Entrepreneur & Business Leader Owner in multiple companies exceeding $30 million in revenue. From managing 50+ employees at 18 to scaling multimillion‑dollar enterprises, Michael brings deep expertise in sales, marketing, operations, and growth strategy. #### Think Unbroken Founded in 2016, Think Unbroken became a multi‑seven‑figure mental‑health education and coaching company serving 3,000+ paying clients. Michael's bestselling book has sold 30,000+ copies. #### Podcast & Content The Think Unbroken Podcast is a top‑ranked global show with millions of downloads, generating over $500K in direct revenue. Guests include Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Caroline Leaf, Tom Bilyeu, and David Meltzer. #### Award-Winning Speaker Ranked among the top speakers at Grant Cardone's Great American Speak‑Off. Featured on Apple TV, CBS, NBC, ABC, Jubilee, and Newsweek. Spoken at Jen Gottlieb's UAL, Pete Vargus's Advance Your Reach, and Grant Cardone's 10X Bootcamp. #### Business Support Group Michael's primary ongoing project—a community for executives, leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners to navigate the mental health pressures of business, learn practical growth tools, and celebrate wins. With more than 200 speaking engagements and a career built on multiple seven-figure businesses, Michael combines entrepreneurial success with deep psychological insight. His keynotes give HR professionals the frameworks they need to champion cultural transformation with confidence and measurable impact. ## What HR Leaders Will Gain Strategic frameworks for positioning mental health as a business imperative Practical tools for building psychologically safe workplace cultures Evidence-based approaches to reducing turnover and improving engagement Leadership development models that integrate emotional intelligence with performance Renewed confidence in championing culture-first organizational strategies ## HR Events Michael Speaks At SHRM Conferences People Operations Summits Talent Management Forums Employee Engagement Events HR Technology Conferences DEI Summits Benefits & Wellness Expos HR Leadership Retreats ## HR Keynote FAQs ### Why should HR professionals book Michael Unbroken for their next event? ### What HR conference topics does Michael speak about? ### How does Michael's message translate to actionable HR strategy? ### Is Michael's content appropriate for SHRM and other major HR conferences? ### Can Michael address the specific challenges of remote and hybrid workforce management? ## Elevate Your HR Conference Programming Book Michael for a keynote that equips your HR professionals with the tools to drive cultural transformation and business results. 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