Overview
Michael knows how to evoke deep emotions in audience participants by expertly balancing his "common man" humor with an unabashed candor. Attendees will depart inspired to achieve their goals and dreams...once and for all.
Michael delivers an unforgettable keynote speech and has created three customized versions of his talk to serve the specific groups described below. To learn more, please email Michael's Mom and booking manager extraordinaire, Judy Charest at judy@fromgrunttogreatness.com
We also invite you to read Michael's personal story, as he incorporates this in each of his talks.
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Keynote Address (Associations/Conferences)
Would you like your conference attendees to be blown away and inspired to pursue their goals and dreams once and for all? Want them talking about this keynote long after the conference ends?
Then buckle up for Michael's multimedia presentation of FROM GRUNT TO GREATNESS!
Through an expert blend of the spoken word, emotional music, powerful visualizations, and a heart-touching video montage, your participants will leave this talk having laughed, cried, and been inspired to pursue their dreams!
The main theme of this talk, which complements Michael's new book is:
Love yourself as you are and pursue your personal best!
Are your conference attendees fairly happy and successful, yet know they are capable of doing and being more? Are they aching to achieve their purpose and potential, yet struggle at times with mediocrity, lack of belief, fear, and inactivity? Are they tired of feeling like everyone but them has it all figured out?
Author and speaker Michael Charest is both a grunt and great, and he knows we all are too! Through a blend of self-deprecating humor, candor, inspiration, and experience, he will guide his audience through a series of steps and stories that will teach them to embrace their flaws and achieve their personal greatness. Attendees will ...
- Build their confidence through the power of algebra
- Learn from Frank Sinatra how to stop procrastinating
- Discipline themselves by whitening their teeth
- Love themselves with dried apples and McDonald's
- Pursue their dreams by learning from frogs
Michael is at his best when writing and speaking. Now that his book is complete, it's time for you to invite him to your organization and feel his PASSION as he transfers the emotion and inspiration to your group!
To learn more please email Judy Charest at judy@fromgrunttogreatness.com
Small Business Owners
As a small business owner for eight years, Michael knows all too well both the "grunt" and "great" side of business! Michael expertly blends life principles from his book with sales and marketing techniques from Coach & Grow R.I.C.H., the company he founded. The result is an inspirational and educational talk on what it takes to build a thriving small business.
As you can see below, this is no ordinary talk. You will be engaged by Michael's self-deprecating humor and honesty. You are sure to relate with his personal struggles of self-doubt, lack of belief, procrastination, and overall gruntness. Yet Michael has created an extraordinary business and life. And if he can, you can too!
Just imagine learning to grow your business and life in this unique way...
- Build your confidence through a math equation
- Take persistent action by watching the Shawshank Redemption!
- Be a great business owner by modeling the English Bulldog
- Attract clients by learning from frogs
- Love yourself by eating dried apples...or not!
Michael's favorite people in the world are small business owners. Like him, you had the courage to pursue your dreams. Bring Michael in to speak to your group and feel his PASSION and love for your audience!
Note: Michael is a business building expert. If you prefer a more "training oriented" talk on specific sales and marketing principles such as the ones below, please let us know.
- Mastering the sales process to secure clients
- Overcoming objections and closing the sale
- Creating your long-term marketing system
To learn more please email Judy Charest at judy@fromgrunttogreatness.com
Coaches
As "one of you" for eight years, Michael knows exactly what you are going through as a coach, striving to build a successful business and live the life of your dreams as a model for others. Michael has spoken to over 20 coaching chapters in the US, Canada, Italy and Australia. His powerful and inspirational talks garner rave reviews.
Michael's talk is congruent with the one noted above, but customized even more for coaches, as he has helped over 1,500 coaches grow their businesses. Please email Judy Charest at judy@fromgrunttogreatness.com to bring Michael to your coaching chapter!
Corporations
Prior to starting his own business, Michael spent 11 years in the corporate world. He managed a law firm, a hotel, and several country clubs. He oversaw as many as 120 employees at one time and controlled a budget of $12 million.
Based on Michael's unique perspective as an employee, manager, and employer, his From Grunt to Greatness talk can be customized to appeal to the distinct needs and challenges of each group. Examples of ways to use Michael for your company include, but are not limited to:
- Inspiring your sales team to make the calls, close the sale, and increase revenues!
- Teaching managers to master coaching principles to get the best from employees.
- Educating the workforce to pursue their personal best, both at work and home
Please read the other sections of this speaking page to capture the complete array of Michael's speaking style and focus. Email Judy@fromgrunttogreatness.com for more information.
