Every leader is reinforcing behavior—whether they realize it or not.
Through what they say.
What they don’t say.
What they tolerate.
And what they follow through on.
In his keynote What You’re Reinforcing, Mike Breeze helps leaders see how everyday communication shapes behavior—often in ways that quietly undermine expectations and performance.
This is not a communication skills talk.
It’s a leadership awareness shift.
Audiences leave seeing leadership differently—and reinforcing it intentionally.
4 reviews
Michelle H.
April 23, 2023You kept us all awake and very interested in what you were saying throughtout your presentation. Thank you for making our event a success. I could not download your book as I still did not have internet connection due to the power still be out in Shawnee, OK until today. I must have missed the deadline. But even now, a lot of us are still talking about your program. Thank you again.
Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker
Mike Breeze
Michelle, thank you so much for your kind words. I have updated my website so you can download the book for free at goatmethod.com
Tim O.
October 27, 2022We recently hosted a leadership conference and had Mike as one of our speakers. Mike was a dynamic presenter that didn't disappoint. He worked with us to learn about our audience and determine what goals and takeaways they would want from his presentation. Mike was one of the top rated speakers of our conference. We would highly recommend Mike for your next event.
Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Mike Breeze
Thank you so much for having me at your event and for the kind words.
Nancy J.
April 10, 2019We booked Mike for a corporate event and he didn’t disappoint. Very entertaining!
Hired as: Hypnotist
Mike Breeze
Thank you so much Nancy. What a wonderful event and thank you for allowing me to be a part of it!
Richard A. D.
December 3, 2012Mike puts on a great show. I have been to 4 shows and always laughed until my stomach hurt.
Price range: $10,000 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Liability Insurance
Mike Breeze delivers a focused, engaging keynote that helps leaders see what’s actually shaping behavior inside their organization.
Audiences can expect a clear, grounded experience that blends real-world examples with practical insight—without hype, gimmicks, or generic motivation. Mike’s approach is thoughtful, relevant, and designed to resonate with leaders at every level.
He is professional, easy to work with, and intentional about understanding the audience and context of the event. Each presentation is tailored to ensure the message aligns with the organization’s goals and challenges.
Rather than leaving with slogans or temporary inspiration, audiences leave with clarity—shared language, sharper awareness, and a better understanding of how everyday leadership behavior influences performance.
Mike Breeze is a keynote speaker and author who helps leaders see how everyday communication is shaping performance—often in ways they don’t realize.
In his keynote What You’re Reinforcing: How Words, Silence, and Follow-Through Shape What People Do at Work, Mike shows leaders how expectations, standards, and behaviors are trained long before accountability conversations ever happen. The result is misalignment that feels confusing, frustrating, and hard to correct—until leaders can see it clearly.
This is not a motivational talk or a communication skills workshop. It’s a leadership awareness shift.
Mike helps leaders and managers recognize:
• How behavior is reinforced through words, silence, and tolerance
• Why teams repeat the same issues even after “clear” direction
• How inconsistency quietly resets standards
• How to realign expectations without creating resistance
Audiences leave with a sharper lens for leadership and practical clarity they can apply immediately—on stage, in meetings, and in everyday interactions.
Mike is frequently invited back by organizations who want leadership language that sticks, alignment that lasts, and performance that improves because expectations are finally clear.
Mike Breeze keeps technical requirements simple to ensure the focus stays on the message and the audience experience.
Technical needs:
• One handheld microphone (wireless preferred)
• Sound system appropriate for the room size and audience
Mike does not require slides or multimedia. His presentations are designed to be delivered live, in the room, with direct engagement and interaction.
This approach allows leaders and teams to stay focused on the conversation, the examples, and the insights—without unnecessary distractions.
Wednesday
Corporate Event
9:00am - 10:00am
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Oklahoma City, OK
PA System and Microphone (preferably wireless handheld) suitable for size of room and audience
Leadership/Success Speaker
