Michael Thompson
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Leadership Consultant & Coach | Emotional Intelligence, Resilience & Transformation
- Expertise
- Leadership
- Leadership and Change
- Organizational Leadership
- Health Performance
- Health & Wellness
- Peak Performance
- Workplace Culture
- Work Life Balance
- Consultants & Coaches
MICHAEL THOMPSON BIOGRAPHY
Michael Thompson is a leadership consultant, executive coach, and emotional intelligence expert who brings more than a decade of experience supporting organizations across Canada, the United States, and Britain. His work centers on advancing workplace wellness, resilience, and leadership capacity through evidence-based strategies rooted in neuroscience and performance psychology.
He is recognized for helping leaders and teams develop greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and adaptive performance under pressure. His practical coaching approach is built on the belief that sustainable success begins with individual clarity and organizational alignment.
Michael Thompson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Winnipeg and is a certified Emotional Intelligence Consultant and Coach. He is also a HeartMath® facilitator and DiSC®-qualified workplace consultant, bringing diverse expertise to his leadership development practice.
His programs are designed to help leaders identify and address workplace stressors, build psychological safety, and foster cultures of trust and accountability. By applying the science of optimal brain function and resilience, he equips professionals with tools that improve focus, communication, and decision-making.
Michael Thompson has coached and facilitated for clients in a range of sectors, including energy, finance, healthcare, and public service. His client portfolio includes organizations such as the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba, Schneider Electric, Price Industries Global, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, Petrospec Engineering, and Assiniboine Credit Union.
He serves as Core Faculty for the Coaching as a Leader and New World Leadership Series, where he develops and delivers programs that transform leadership capability and organizational engagement. His ability to connect research with real-world practice ensures that participants leave with actionable insights they can implement immediately.
Michael Thompson is known for creating psychologically safe spaces where leaders can examine challenges, strengthen confidence, and cultivate a balanced approach to performance. His facilitation style encourages reflection and collaboration while maintaining focus on practical outcomes.
As a certified HeartMath® facilitator, he helps clients understand the relationship between physiology, emotion, and performance. This framework enables leaders to regulate stress responses and sustain energy in demanding environments.
He integrates neuroscience principles and emotional intelligence to promote leadership growth that aligns both personal and professional objectives. His work reinforces the importance of awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation as essential elements of effective leadership.
Michael Thompson’s coaching philosophy is grounded in the science of resilience. He emphasizes adaptability, mindset, and conscious leadership as pathways to long-term organizational health. His programs have proven effective in helping teams shift from reactive to proactive cultures.
As an executive coach, Michael Thompson has supported hundreds of professionals through one-on-one engagements, leadership programs, and corporate workshops. His insight-driven approach strengthens communication, enhances team cohesion, and improves strategic execution.
He co-authored and delivered customized curricula on resilience, transformation, and leadership development. His design and facilitation of the Coaching as a Leader program over eight years have resulted in repeat business and ongoing client referrals.
Michael Thompson’s professional development includes advanced facilitation and public speaking training as well as participation in the NeuroLeadership Institute Summit. He continues to refine his practice through emerging research in behavioral science and workplace well-being.
In 2014, he earned his Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designation from the International Coaching Federation and is on track to achieve his Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential. This recognition underscores his dedication to maintaining the highest standards in professional coaching.
Michael Thompson’s mission is to build resilient, emotionally intelligent, and high-performing teams that thrive under complexity. His evidence-based methods, practical frameworks, and calm presence make him a trusted advisor to leaders seeking lasting impact through personal and organizational transformation.
Michael Thompson Topic Presentations
Michael Thompson Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.
Leading With Awareness: Role of Self-insight in Navigating Change
Resilient Leadership: Building Capacity in Times of Pressure
Understanding Ourselves and Others: Role of Emotional Intelligence in Communication and Engagement
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader: Enhancing Performance Through E Q
Supporting Employee Well-being: Practical Strategies for A Healthier Workplace
From Stress to Strength: Managing Workplace Pressure With Purpose
The Culture Connection: Driving Performance Through Engagement and Well-being
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