Mike Shoreman

Adjusting Your Sails in Uncharted Waters: Resilience Strategies For When Times Get Tough

In the dynamic and ever-evolving workforce, unforeseen challenges can leave teams feeling lost. “Adjusting Your Sails in Uncharted Waters” is more than just a story — it’s a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit, brought to life by Mike Shoreman. Mike is a highly sought-after speaker whose incredible journey inspires and empowers.

Mike is a trailblazer, celebrated as the first Disabled Adventurer to cross all five Great Lakes. His journey from overcoming a life altering neurological disorder to achieving extraordinary feats has garnered global recognition and admiration.

As an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and leading mental health advocate, Mike’s insights into resilience are invaluable for any organization navigating through turbulent times.

Learning Objectives:
• Practical Strategies for Tough Times
• Building and Nurturing Support Networks
• Embracing Change and Innovation
• Setting and Celebrating Small Wins
• Maintaining a Positive Mindset

Ideal for Corporations, Associations, Educators, College/University/Sports Teams:

• Facing Significant Challenges: Boost morale and motivation in times of uncertainty.
• Aiming to Build Resilience: Develop a corporate culture that thrives on stability, innovation and support.
• Leaders Seeking to Inspire: Equip your workforce with the mindset and tools to achieve goals and maintain positivity despite adversities

Mastering Resilience: The Backbone of Business Success

In “Mastering Resilience,” Mike shares invaluable insights gleaned from his extraordinary achievements and experiences on the frontlines of resilience. This keynote is designed to empower your team, connect them to their purpose, and drive them to persevere through adversity.

Mike’s journey from a business leader devastated by a life altering disability to a record-breaking athlete and mental health champion offers profound lessons on resilience and high-performance team dynamics.

His story resonates deeply with corporate audiences, providing practical strategies and inspiration to tackle business challenges head-on.

Learning Objectives:
• Building Resilient Teams to Bounce Back Quickly
• Turning Setbacks into Comebacks
• Empowering Leadership to Take Inspired Action

Ideal For Corporations/Associations/Sports Teams/Education
• Teams Facing High Pressure: Equip your team with the resilience tools needed to excel under pressure and navigate challenges effectively.
• Organizations Seeking to Enhance Performance: Build a resilient corporate/team culture that drives high performance and innovation.
• Leaders Aiming to Inspire: Empower leaders with the strategies to inspire and lead resilient teams that thrive in adversity.

The 1 in 5 Statistic: Building Supportive Teams for Mental Health

In North America 1 in 5 will struggle with mental health challenges. In “Building Supportive Teams for Mental Health,” Mike addresses the critical need for mental health awareness and support within communities. This keynote is structured to guide the audience through practical steps using science based strategies to create a supportive and resilient environment.

Mike’s personal experiences and achievements highlight the importance of fostering inclusive communities, reducing stigma, and ensuring access to mental health services. He provides a roadmap for organizations to support their employees effectively and build environments where everyone can thrive.

Learning Objectives:
• Reflect on and evaluate one’s own mental health and wellness
• Identify barriers that prevent individuals from seeking help
• Break stigma and stereotypes associated with mental health
• Understand your strengths and how they can impact a team
• Improve resiliency by how we view life’s challenges

Ideal for All Organizations:
• Facing Significant Challenges: Boost morale and motivation in times of uncertainty
• Aiming to Build Resilience: Develop an environment that thrives on stability, innovation, and support
• Promoting Open Conversations About Mental Health and Well-Being

Drowning in Stress: Navigating the tides of Burnout and Reclaiming Calm

In today’s high-pressure work environments, professionals often face overwhelming stress, which can lead to burnout. Mike’s dynamic talk, “Drowning in Stress: Navigating Burnout and Reclaiming Calm,” highlights the essential importance of self-care and setting boundaries to protect mental health while achieving long-term success. Drawing from the metaphor of putting on your own life jacket before helping others, Mike encourages attendees to prioritize their well-being first.

This session offers practical tools and strategies to help people safeguard their peace, avoid burnout, and regain balance. Mike will walk participants through a clear framework to integrate self-care into their daily routines, establish healthy boundaries in the workplace, and cultivate joy beyond their careers. With actionable insights, relatable examples, and tips that can be immediately applied, this talk empowers professionals to enhance their productivity, well-being, and overall job satisfaction.

Learning Objectives
• Maintaining a strong connection to your professional purpose
• Setting and upholding professional boundaries
• Incorporating self-care into your daily routine
• Cultivating a strong professional network of support
• Preventing burnout and preserving your well-being.

Connecting for Success: How Building Strong Relationships Enhances Performance and Team Spirit

In the modern workplace, success is not just about individual skill—it’s about how we connect with each other. This keynote highlights how building genuine relationships within teams can significantly improve performance, boost productivity, and create a positive work environment. By fostering communication, trust, and empathy, employees can elevate not only their own work but the collective energy and morale of the entire team. When we connect as people first, we become more effective collaborators, problem-solvers, and contributors to a thriving workplace culture.

This keynote will show you how to leverage the power of connection to create stronger bonds, drive results, and make work more meaningful.

Learning Objectives
• Understand how building strong relationships at work leads to better team performance.
• Learn practical ways to improve communication and trust with colleagues.
• Discover how positive connections can boost your motivation and job satisfaction.
• Gain insights into how fostering a supportive work culture benefits both individual and team success.

Documentary Screening of 'When Hope Breaks Through' and Q&A

A 90 minute documentary screening followed by a 15-20-minute Q&A/Interview “In Conversation With Mike Shoreman” by an interviewer-host of the client’s choice, plus a 10-20 minute moderated Q&A with the audience.

‘When Hope Breaks Through’ by Director Matthew Wagner is the inspiring story of Mike Shoreman, who was diagnosed with a neurological condition that left him paralyzed, with vertigo, hearing loss and vision challenges, ultimately leading to depression and a mental health breakdown. The film explores the mental health crisis and our relationships with our own mental health as it immerses the audience in Mike’s epic five crossings of the Great Lakes, encompassing over 300 kilometers of open water paddling with his dedicated crossings team. Together these strangers come together and form an inseparable bond as they face and conquer obstacles from boats breaking down, medical emergencies to hallucinations and everything in between.