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Michael Balaoing

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Nobel Laureates. Oscar-winning actors. Trillion dollar companies. Billionaire tech pioneers. NFL team owners. NYT best-selling authors. Ex-Navy Seals. What have I learned from advising and coaching them? The answers will surprise — and inspire — you. How do you grow through change, lead by example, and feel connected and powerful at work and in life? And how will WE drive business success, spark breakthrough innovation and transform the lives of others, with impact and integrity, compassion and faith? After coaching and training over 30,000 people — ages 3 to 93 — across 350 cities, 50 countries, and 6 continents, I’ve been called to share what I’ve discovered. I wear many hats: Keynote speaker. CEO coach. Fortune 100 C-suite advisor. Startup whisperer. University professor. Recovering attorney. I'm best known as a global expert on growing leadership, mastering change, and harnessing the power of stories so you can lead, influence and truly inspire. My career spans three decades across entertainment, technology, and philanthropy — including over $500 million in impact-driven investments. I've been trusted to advise the world's most iconic brands (Amazon, Disney, Google, Meta, Johnson & Johnson, NFL, VISA), premier venture firms and startups (Airbnb, Stripe, Uber), top media companies (FOX, Sony, Warner Bros.) and Oscar-winning actors (Clooney, Hanks, Theron). Why? Because I know how to fire up anyone and any audience, IRL or virtually - with pure energy, deep insights and my own unique blend of expertise, passion, wit, humor and real-world experience. You'll learn to instantly sharpen your storytelling skills and connect meaningfully, ready to thrive through any challenge. Whether you're leading a team, making a $150 million pitch, or reinventing your life and career, you have a picture of change and the future that I can help you draw. Does anyone know what it looks like and feels like? They will when we're done.

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Social Impact | Entertainment

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I am passionate about… Specialties: Branding, relationship management, strategic planning, consumer products, sports, fashion and entertainment, hospitality & travel, lifestyle marketing, special events.

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Senior Director of Partnership Marketing & Special Projects at Roc Nation