Book Mike Evans for your event
Mike Evans has been tracking the forces transforming work since 1995. He sees AI as the newest accelerant in a much broader shift, with organizations facing seven forces simultaneously: AI, revolutionary software, robotics, globalization, outsourcing, digital disruption and disruptive competition.
With experts predicting that up to 80% of jobs could be fundamentally transformed or eliminated by 2034, Mike gives audiences a practical way to prepare. His proprietary 7-Sided Pincer Movement reveals the complete landscape, while his 5-Ingredient Kryptonite Defense focuses on IDEAS, SPEED, TALENT, DISTINCTION and LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS — capabilities designed to help people and organizations remain adaptable and irreplaceable.
27 years of battle-tested experience
Mike's frameworks are built on 27 years of experience working with 34 Fortune 50 companies. He has held executive roles at Kotter International, FranklinCovey and Tom Peters Company, helping leaders turn transformation strategies into results.
As Senior Vice President at Kotter International, Mike worked directly with Dr. John Kotter to translate change research into practical frameworks for Fortune 500 leadership teams. As Senior Vice President at Tom Peters Company, he worked directly with Tom Peters and led the Mid-Atlantic region.
During 23 years with FranklinCovey, Mike served as Regional Practice Leader for Execution across the US and Canada, working with Dr. Stephen Covey's methodology and coaching senior leaders on execution. He has also collaborated directly with Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner.
His work has included Intel, Apple, Caterpillar, PepsiCo, Capital One and Pfizer. Results include 175% equity growth at NetApp, transformed pilot training at the U.S. Army Aviation Center under severe budget constraints, and decision-making at Intel accelerated from weeks to days.
Leadership, execution & accountability
Mike's expertise extends beyond AI into the capabilities organizations need to perform through constant change.
His change leadership work draws on his experience with Dr. John Kotter, helping leaders distinguish true urgency from false urgency and lead change rather than simply manage it. His 23 years with FranklinCovey underpin his Key Principles to Flawless Execution, designed to close the gap between strategy and results.
As the award-winning author of Achieve with Accountability from Wiley, Mike also helps organizations replace blame and excuses with ownership. The result is stronger accountability, resilience and agility at every level.
Distinct or Extinct
Mike's 2026 book, Distinct or Extinct: Future-Proofing People and Organizations in the Age of AI, provides a practical playbook for understanding disruption, deploying an integrated defense and developing capabilities AI cannot replicate. It follows his award-winning first book, Achieve with Accountability.
That same practical approach defines his keynotes. Mike combines energetic, story-driven delivery with proprietary frameworks and specific actions audiences can use immediately. His approach is grounded and optimistic rather than fear-based, helping people see how AI can become an ally rather than an adversary.
As Mike puts it: “Those prepared need not fear the forces at work.”
His presentations have earned strong client feedback. Jack Zenger, CEO of Zenger Folkman, has highlighted Mike's experience, judgment and grounded perspective on AI, while Kris Rodemack, Finance Controller at Intel, reported that attendees consistently described Mike as the best part of the conference.
Mike Evans keynote topics
Mike delivers 35–50 keynotes annually and consistently earns ratings above 4.8. His audiences span technology, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, pharma, retail, energy, agriculture, transportation, government and associations.
His programs include Distinct or Extinct, Leading Change, Executing Flawlessly, Ignite Accountability, Agility & Resilience, Unleash Exemplary Leadership, Forging Future-Proof Cultures and Achieve with Accountability. Each can be delivered as a keynote, breakout session or workshop and customized to the event and audience.
Mike has worked with organizations including Intel, Apple, Capital One, Caterpillar, PepsiCo, Cargill, Pfizer, General Mills, John Deere, Google, Oracle, Johnson & Johnson, Fidelity Investments, PNC Bank, BNY Mellon, State Farm, American Airlines, the US Navy, NASA and H&R Block, alongside 24 other Fortune 50 companies.
What audiences take away
Mike gives audiences more than a picture of what's changing. He equips them with practical frameworks for responding with greater speed, confidence and ownership:
- A clear understanding of all seven forces disrupting work and why preparing for AI alone isn't enough.
- The 5-Ingredient Kryptonite Defense for building IDEAS, SPEED, TALENT, DISTINCTION and LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS.
- Practical tools for leading change, executing with discipline and strengthening accountability, resilience and agility.
- Frameworks tested across 34 Fortune 50 companies and designed to translate directly into action.
Whether speaking to 100 people or 3,000, Mike combines stories, energy and practical tools to keep audiences engaged and focused on what they can do next.
Book Mike Evans if your organization is navigating AI disruption, change fatigue, execution gaps or an accountability deficit. He gives audiences a clearer view of the forces shaping the future and a practical system for responding to them.
