Mike Handcock
Entrepreneur and inspiring speaker, Mike describes himself as an innovator, motivator, professional speaker, author and musician.
He provides executive coaching globally to a variety of entrepreneurs and corporates, and has recently been described as one of Asia’s top ten coaches and Asia’s leading Edu-tainer. He combines his unique talents in music, with humour and his knowledge of business and people to provide entertaining and informative learning experiences.
Born in Melbourne Australia Mike describes himself as an innovator, creator, professional speaker, author and musician. From an initial background of marketing, Mike joined the financial services industry at age 21. He has held numerous positions in that industry from Financial Planner to Senior Management in New Zealand’s largest financial services organisation.
Mike currently owns numerous business interests in Media, Publishing, Events, Traveland has a passion for coaching and training. Mike has owned businesses as diverse as construction, human resources, music production, marketing and property investment.
He has business qualifications from Massey University including two academic prizes, has completed numerous industry courses and is a life member of XL results foundation Asia’s largest entrepreneur network. Mike has won numerous industry awards, and was nominated for a 21st century award to financial services, three Extraordinary Life awards and has won Inspirational Speaker of the Year and Businessperson of the year twice (2007 & 2009). Recently he was mentioned by President Bill Clinton for his work in India and Cambodia with the SAGE Foundation.
Mike provides executive coaching to a variety of entrepreneurs and corporates. Mike has travelled to in excess of sixty countries and draws on his broad international experience and network in bringing together innovative concepts to assist people.
A sought after international speaker Mike is a regular in many of the Asia Pacific nations and has also spoken in the USA, Africa, the Middle East and UK.
Mike is the author of nine books and two multi-authored books, Three of the books are best sellers. As a musician Mike has played on nine CD’s including four solo albums, written and produced for a number of artists plus produced advertisements and jingles. He has been a regular on TV and radio in numerous countries and has been at the front of a two hour documentary on Egypt ‘The Spirit of the Ancients’ and in 2010 produced and directed the movie ‘Dreamcatchers’ which was premiered in 16 countries worldwide.
Mike will make audiences laugh, sing, dance, ponder and learn in a way that they will never ever forget. In 2006 Mike won the award as Inspirational Speaker of the year NSANZ. Mike has written 4 best-selling financial and self-improvement books.
Mike lives in Auckland New Zealand. He enjoys travel, new cultures, food, a variety of sports and good friends.
Presentations:
Topics:
• Sales –“Do you want fries with that” The line that launched McDonalds can also launch your sales into huge numbers.
• Leadership
• Motivation/Inspiration
• Communication
• Corporate Strategy for small business, entrepreneurs -You don’t have to spend millions of dollars to design a bold corporate strategy.
• Interaction Styles (Psychology).
• The High Road or the Low Road - Work smarter not harder.
• The keys to success (sales, management, entrepreneurs).
• The million-dollar prospect (sales).
• Only 8 pathways to wealth (Entrepreneurs and investors)
• Strategic management for Small Business
• Amplify your success (development & psychology)
• Defining Life Moments
• Harnessing your unique ability (for anyone, corporate or private)
• Creative Leadership (management and entrepreneurs).
• Personal development within business with a view to greater productivity
Testimonials:
References: “I was very impressed by Mike’s grasp of the message we wanted to convey and the thought provoking & entertaining way in which he delivered it – it was spot on! He was perfect for our audience: he not only has some personal experience in our business which added credibility, but read the crowd perfectly to provide a serious message with much hilarity” Placemakers"After three days of speakers they sure saved the best for last" Auckland Property & Investment Exp“Mike is a fantastic speaker and always has the audience in the palm of his hand. He delivers a strong message in an entertaining and motivating way” NAMLIFA Malaysia 2005 “Mike Hancock did a superlative job” Mark Victor Hansen, Author Chicken Soup for the Soul L.A. “Mike is a creative innovator with a great sense of people’ Justin Herald, Australian Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 “Mike, the magical musician, intelligent, intitive, kind, energetic and enthusiastic. Mike is absolutely inspiring” Dave Rogers, Asia’s leading Entreprenrur Coach – Singapore ‘Mike takes you on a magical and inspirational journey” Roger Hamilton, Asia’s leading Wealth Consultant‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your thought provoking and informative address to delegates’ Retail Meat N.Z.