Michael Licenblat is a resilience expert who builds pressure proof cultures and high-performance teams that bounce back fast from challenges, setbacks, and rejections. Michael's presentations combine high energy with practical motivation to inspire people to ride the waves, adapt to change and achieve more in tough conditions and competitive markets. Michael’s relatable style infuses personal stories, scientific research and real-life applications to create a keynote experience that motivates people, challenges their thinking and inspires them to achieve their full potential.

Born into a family of entrepreneurial parents, Michael grew up working inside the numerous family businesses and quickly learned that success often came to those who could ride the bumps, get up, and keep going. Over 25 years ago, Michael became one of the pioneers in building a successful natural therapy business through overcoming market rejection, refusals, and knockbacks.

Drawing on his background in Psychology, Shiatsu therapy, and over 35 years of Martial Arts experience, Michael has helped countless companies use the 'pressure proof' principles to bounce back from the setbacks and challenges so they can out-achieve their competition.

Michael is an international speaker, leadership mentor, masterclass facilitator and the author of the book ‘Pressure Proof – how to thrive in times of disruption, change, and pressure’. Michael's in-person and virtual presentations have been delivered across many industries and countries.

1. BECOMING PRESSURE PROOF

Thriving in times of disruption, change & challenge

2. HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADERS

Build a pressure proof culture & resilient workforce

3. MAXIMISE YOUR INFLUENCE

Get buy in faster and resolve issue quickly

4. GENERATING SALES RESILIENCE

Keep your drive alive in the face of setbacks

5. BUILDING BUSINESS RAINMAKERS

Turning sales reluctance into confidence

6. ACCELERATING IMPLEMENTATION

The psychology of stickability and motivation

Testimonials

"The team has really taken so much out of this program.  It is amazing how many things that you brought up that I heard myself think 'how many times have I been saying that'.  Last week one of our team had a real success story because he listened to what you said and went back to a client, who had been stonewalling him, but he didn't give up, and kept trying and finally got through to them.  The next day he closed a 6 figure deal.  I see the difference in the sales team - that they are picking up the information and using it."
Stuart Smith, National Sales Manager  - BFX BizFurn

"Our purpose was to set up our team with a “mindset for growth”; we wanted a session which provided the team with tangible tools they could use following the session and would resonate with people at all levels of the business. Michael capably and confidently delivered this requirement, fully engaging a large group in a workshop and integrating our need for ‘fun’ into the overall session."
Elise des Landes - PCC Lead – Cabots | Powders, Industrial and Automotive Lead – Early Careers | Grad Program
DuluxGroup

"Michael, a delight to work with you. Looking forward to the sprinkle of touch points to come and I know it has only been a week but I can tell you, we've seen a clear shift already. Thanks again" 

Oliver Sheer, Managing Director - Be Challenged

"I can confidently say that Michael is a true genius in his space of resilience. Michael's brilliance shines through in every aspect of his work, from his clear communication to his 

willingness to collaborate and share insights."

Louise Bedford, Trading Mentor - Host of Talking Trading