Mike Hourigan

Mike Hourigan's Key Accomplishments Include . . .
Mike Hourigan, CSP, is known as "the workplace commentator" for the satirical, real-world wisdom he brings to corporate and association audiences. His clients say, "Mike combines the comic energy of Robin Williams with the corporate wisdom of Lee Iacocca".

He challenges audience members-at all levels of the organization-to adapt to the turbulent waters of change through his highly customized programs on leadership, change, and communication. His CD-ROM program "A Tip A Day On Change and Stress Management" encourages people to keep on top of change.and even enjoy it.

Mike's programs convey a depth of knowledge from both the blue-collar and white-collar worlds. His early job titles included prep chef, steelworker, forklift operator, quality control inspector, and leather grader. He even planted Christmas trees. Later, his sales, marketing, and management career included 17 years of experience with Cargill, Inc., Olympus Corporation, and PAT Equipment Corporation where he was Sales and Marketing VP.

More About Mike Hourigan . . .
A high-demand speaker and trainer, who presents an average of 100 programs a year, Mike's clients include: Marriott International, American Cancer Society, Drexel Heritage Furnishings, GlaxoSmithKline, U.S. Army, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In 2000, he was awarded his Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, the highest earned accreditation given by the National Speakers Association (NSA).

Mike, his wife, and their children, live in Huntersville, NC.

• Communication - It's Not Part of it, It's ALL of it
• Putting the "YOU" in Leadership
• How to Say NO to Stress
• From Black and White to 256 Shades of Gray

"I would have no hesitation in recommending you to any other organization that requires a very skilled and experienced senior communicator. Your 45 minute opening presentation was high energy, fast moving and extremely motivating."

--GlaxoSmithKline

"Congratulations! You scored the highest marks of any speaker we have had in our twelve-year history of our conference!" -Society of Insurance and Licensing Administrator "Mike's presentation combines the comic energy of Robin Williams with the corporate wisdom of Lee Iacocca."

--Kaiser Permanente