The “What If…?” Experience

• Within 30 seconds your group will know that the impossible is possible. 
• Within two minutes they’ll be laughing and totally engaged.
• By the end they’ll be on their feet, energized and equipped with solid business tools and wisdom.

Mike Rayburn’s “What IF? Keynote Experience” is about:

• Innovation…finding and creating the opportunities, products and processes that others miss.
• Change…moving from managing change to creating change.
• High Performance…making those opportunities happen.

Your teams will leave with the tools to do just that. Oh, and they’ll laugh so hard it hurts! More than anything…“The What IF? Keynote Experience” is just that: An EXPERIENCE. As an opening or closing keynote, or mid-conference energizer, “What IF?” will make your event successful and unforgettable. There is no one who does what Mike Rayburn does.

Takeaways…your teams will:

• Learn three powerful tools to access their unrealized potential
• Create change, rather than manage change
• Discover the opportunities they’re currently missing
• Set and achieve bold, empowering goals
• Embrace their uniqueness as their competitive edge

Become A Virtuoso – Elite Performance Mastery

In Mike’s brand new keynote,“Become A Virtuoso,” your teams will receive the vision, mindset and daily practices that will make them world class, high performing teams…their personal best in both career and life. And the inspiration to act on it!

There is one decision that draws a line in the sand between those who become world class, top performing teams and individuals…and those who don’t.

In “Become A Virtuoso” your teams will not only learn and make this decision, they will gain the vision, mindset and daily practices it takes to become world class performers.

“Together, we will turn your teams into an army of motivated, high-performance business masters.” Rayburn

Takeaways…attendees will learn:

• Execute the specific daily practices your teams need to be world class, their personal best
• Learn what a “Virtuoso” is and why you want to dedicate your life to becoming one
• Focus on fundamentals, the relentless practice of the highest achievers
• Succeed Anyway, what world class performers do when confronted with the inevitable obstacles
• See how obstacles are integral, necessary for goal achievement
• Apply “deliberate practice” in leadership, business, sales, and life

In “Become A Virtuoso” and “What IF” Mike Rayburn will go beyond six or even 12 strings. Recognized as a world class guitarist, Rayburn will debut his rare, 20-string “Harp Guitar.”

Shortly after attending Mike’s “What IF?” presentation I got inspired and put together a rather aggressive business strategy and a monthly goal that was quite large and I have never achieved it before. I shared that goal with a business associate and he said, “That’s a huge goal. You may be setting yourself up for failure with such an aggressive goal.” Without thinking for a moment I said what Mike says, “Ya, but WHAT IF I hit it?” Shortly after that conversation I realized that this month, my first month setting that goal…I am not only hitting it, but I’ve DOUBLED IT. Darla Johnson-Pellersels –  Prosperity Financial Associates

Rayburn was AMAZING!! Standing ovation, swarmed by the masses, lots of laughing, tears & goosebumps. His talent is beyond comparable to anything I’ve seen. Delta Vacations

We have worked with Mike Rayburn on two separate occasions – and both times Mike delivered! We always look for speakers who motivate and inspire, and Mike’s message of “What If” was spot-on. It’s important to have audiences learn, but also have some fun along the way – and Mike really helped us do that by being thought-provoking and entertaining. I highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a keynoter who can engage an audience on how to make the impossible, possible. Mike Corkery – President & CEO – Deltek

Mike opened up our two-day training with his “What if…” presentation. What a way to start a meeting! He was the perfect choice as he set the tone for the whole conference. Between laughing and being entertained, it made everyone think deeply about the human potential inside all of us. It has been said that if you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change. With Mike asking this group of financial advisors “What if?” it opened up the opportunity to look at things differently. Mike Rayburn is an incredible speaker and an inspiring individual! Joan Stemler – Asset Marketing Systems

This is the second time we’ve had you at one of our events and you are just fantastic. I didn’t have any doubts that you would be excellent, but it’s always extra nice as a meeting planner to know in advance you are hiring someone who will exceed your, and your attendees, expectations. I’ve received more exuberant comments about your presentation than any speaker in a long time. Our attendees loved it! It was a pleasure to work with you – hopefully we’ll be able to do it again soon! Ann Winkel – Iowa Bankers Association

Mike literally AMAZED everyone with his talent, and then he AWED everyone with the message. We have been providing our employees with this type of retreat for 25 years, and beyond a shadow of a doubt, Mike Rayburn provided us with the most universally appealing and entertaining program we have ever had. Further, we would recommend Mike for any company’s retreat, motivational seminar, or leadership program where an inspirational speaker/presenter is needed. Mike is the best. Divine Savior Healthcare

What a wonderful performance Mike Rayburn did for my client, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers! This is typically a tough crowd to win over, but Mike’s talent had them calling for more. In my ten years with this client, I have never seen them call for an encore. I am so grateful that Mike happily obliged. I would highly recommend Mike to other clients I have. It is a pleasure to work with him before and during the event! National Assn of Mortgage Brokers

Quiet Leadership: How to Harness the Strengths of Introverts to Change How We Work, Lead, Learn, and Innovate

Did you know introverted leaders often deliver better results than extroverted leaders do? That the most spectacularly creative people tend to be introverts? That the most innovative thinking happens alone and not in teams? One of the central challenges of any business is to bring out the best in its employees. Yet when it comes to introverts—who make up a third to a half of the workforce—our leadership strategy mainly consists of asking them to act like extroverts. This is a serious waste of talent and energy.

In her enlightening, relatable, and practical talks, Susan Cain shows us that introverts think and work in ways that are crucial to the survival of today’s organizations. How can you structure your organization so that the best ideas—rather than those of the most vocal and assertive people—dominate? How do introverts and extroverts solve problems and evaluate risk differently? What do introverts know about creativity that the rest of us should learn? Drawing on her original research and the latest in neuroscience and psychology, Susan will radically change your view of the best ways to develop leaders, manage teams, make smart hires, and stimulate innovation.

Sample Sub-Topics

• How to choose and cultivate leaders wisely
• How best to balance the need for solitude and teamwork to stimulate innovation
• How and when to stretch outside our comfort zones
• How to harness the best of everyone’s ideas
• How to overcome any fear
• Quiet Kids: How Our Education System Can Teach Introverted Students

The moment she stepped onto the WorkHuman stage, she displayed an undeniable range of knowledge, clarity, authenticity, and warmth. Best of all, she was the same in person. No surprise, the feedback from our attendees was off the charts. I cannot recommend Susan highly enough and can’t wait to have her back at Workhuman!” Kevin Mullins –  Vice President of Global Communications – Workhuman

Susan Cain keynoted at our annual marquee event and was absolutely superb. Polished, relevant, and accessible, she connected with the audience immediately and held them in rapt attention throughout her presentation. Susan was our most popular speaker, and I would recommend her for any engagement. This was one of the best experiences I have had working with a keynote speaker. Rachael Feigebaum – SVP – Events Program Manager – The Advertising Research Foundation

I’ve never seen so much energy from conference attendees during a presentation – the first session after lunch no less! She had every senior finance executive in the room captivated. Ann Marie Gorden – Manger – Corporate Communications – KPMG US

Susan was a delight to work with and an outstanding addition to our agenda. Her talk was inspiring, thought-provoking and energizing, with an impeccable delivery which was as moving as it was entertaining. Susan’s passion really shines through and is contagious, she is a perfect fit for any forum in which the goal is to motivate and inspire. Michelle Edge – P C0-founder & CCO – Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2018

THANK YOU again for the fabulous presentation at the J&J CDTL leadership forum. You received very positive feedback from the group, and [everyone] in the audience felt it was very instructive and impactful. I know many were still talking about it as we finished the day, and I have no doubt [they] will try to take their learning to [their] practice moving forward. – Johnson & Johnson Leadership Forum