Keynotes
Redefining Leadership from the Inside Out
“Leadership isn’t about personality—it’s about presence. And presence begins with self-awareness.”
Overview
Some of your most powerful leaders are being overlooked—not because they lack talent, but because they don’t fit the stereotypical mold. In this keynote and the workshops that follow, Michael Dowling challenges outdated leadership paradigms and introduces a transformational model designed to help “Unlikely Leaders” rise.
Key Concepts
- The Leadership Illusion: The problem with how we evaluate leadership potential.
- The Hidden Talent Crisis: Why organizations overlook some of their most capable people.
- The Leadership DNA: 16 traits that matter more than titles or volume.
- The Five Limiting Mindsets: Why they impact your outcomes, how to identify them, and how to reframe them to achieve better outcomes. them
- The Five Unlikely Leader Archetypes: A new lens for understanding leadership diversity
Keynote Includes
- 60–90 minute keynote (available virtual or in-person)
- Engaging, story-driven presentation with real-world application
- Case examples from real-life Unlikely Leaders
- Interactive moments for audience reflection and activation
Workshop Options
Redefining Leadership Potential
Unlock Hidden Talent with a Better 9-Box Assessment.
Unlocking Leadership Potential
Introducing the Mindset-Behavior-Outcome Model.
Archetypes in Motion
Understand and embrace unique leadership approaches.
Ideal For
- Corporate leadership teams
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- DEI initiatives
- HR & Organizational Development professionals
- Nonprofit and educational institutions
Ready to elevate your team’s leadership potential?
Let’s talk about how this keynote can spark a shift in your organization.