{"id":133361,"date":"2026-11-11T09:46:58","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T08:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/premium-speakers.com\/?post_type=speaker&#038;p=133361"},"modified":"2026-11-11T10:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T09:35:03","slug":"michael-mcqueen","status":"publish","type":"speaker","link":"https:\/\/premium-speakers.com\/en\/speaker-presenter\/michael-mcqueen\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael McQueen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Michael McQueen is a futurist, trend forecaster and bestselling author. His keynotes show leaders and teams how to respond to rapid change, win support for new ideas and sustain growth over time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">McQueen combines insights from neuroscience and behavioural psychology with practical business experience. His clients include Google, Toyota and Mastercard. In his talks, he gives leaders and teams practical tools to navigate uncertainty, understand what drives resistance to change and develop habits that support sustained performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-keynote-topics-by-michael-mcqueen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keynote Topics by Michael McQueen <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-thinking-for-tomorrow-how-to-stay-relevant-when-the-rules-keep-changing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thinking for Tomorrow: How to Stay Relevant When the Rules Keep Changing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can leaders and teams respond quickly when familiar assumptions no longer hold? McQueen shows how organisations can prepare for different scenarios and make decisions even when the outlook is uncertain. He explains which thinking habits hold back innovation and how teams can cultivate curiosity to spot changes earlier and test new ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Audience will discover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why preparation matters more than prediction in becoming future-fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to face uncertainty with clarity and confidence, rather than fear and hesitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to spot and sidestep the common traps that silently sabotage innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A practical gameplan for cultivating curiosity as a competitive advantage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attendees will leave this session with a powerful toolkit for staying sharp, agile and ready for whatever tomorrow holds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendees will leave with a powerful toolkit for staying sharp, agile and ready for whatever tomorrow holds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-influence-2-0-mastering-the-art-of-opening-minds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Influence 2.0: Mastering the Art of Opening Minds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What drives people to push back against a new idea? Drawing on neuroscience and behavioural psychology, McQueen explains why people become defensive and how to have conversations that make them more receptive to different perspectives. Audiences learn how to spark curiosity in customers and colleagues, introduce new possibilities and respect others\u2019 freedom to make up their own minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Audience will discover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why people are not actually afraid of change \u2013 and the surprising truth about what really drives resistance in individuals and teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to spark the sort of curiosity that leads to bold, game-changing ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A counterintuitive and research-backed approach to defusing defensiveness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to help others embrace new possibilities and perspectives while affirming their dignity, agency, and autonomy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, whether you\u2019re aiming to influence customer choices, team dynamics, or organizational culture, this keynote will give you the tools for powerful, lasting impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-mastering-the-art-of-momentum-the-secret-to-achieving-effortless-and-enduring-growth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mastering the Art of Momentum: The Secret to Achieving Effortless and Enduring Growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What helps individuals and teams get into a productive flow? And how can they tell when a once-successful routine has become a rut? McQueen shows how to build momentum and regain it after setbacks. Audiences leave with a practical plan for creating the conditions for focused work, setting clear priorities and making steady progress over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In this keynote presentation, ausience discover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The science and art of momentum \u2013 where it comes from and why it makes all the difference when you\u2019ve got it working for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A practical and powerful formula for building momentum individually or in a team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to get into a flow state of peak productivity on a daily basis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role that focus and consistency play in ensuring a groove doesn\u2019t become a rut over time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Audience members will leave this presentation with a clear action plan for achieving effortless growth and maintaining it over the long haul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-more-about-michael-mcqueen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More About Michael McQueen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a background in marketing and research, Michael McQueen founded The Nexgen Group in 2004, a consultancy specialising in demographic change and social trends. He has written ten books, including the bestseller <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0j5JiBM0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mindstuck<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, which explores how people change their minds. His insights are regularly featured in <em>Forbes<\/em>, <em>The Guardian<\/em> and on CNN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2004, McQueen has spoken to more than 500,000 people across five continents. He has shared the stage at international conferences with speakers including Mel Robbins and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. He was named Australia\u2019s <em>Keynote Speaker of the Year<\/em> and inducted into the <em>Professional Speakers Hall of Fame<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Book Michael McQueen through Premium Speakers for your next conference, leadership meeting or corporate event.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael McQueen is a futurist, trend forecaster and bestselling author. 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