Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins is the author of three books, Focus on the Good Stuff, Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken, and his latest, Nothing Changes Until You Do. He’s an expert in teamwork, emotional intelligence, and the powers of appreciation and authenticity who delivers keynotes and seminars that empower people and organizations to be more successful. Prior to his speaking and writing career, Mike was drafted by the New York Yankees out of high school, but turned them down and chose to play baseball at Stanford University where he pitched in the College World Series. After college, Mike was drafted by the Kansas City Royals. He played three seasons in the Royals organization before arm injuries ended his playing career while he was still in the minor leagues. After his athletic career was cut short by injuries, Mike worked in sales and business development for two internet start-ups, before starting his own consulting business in 2001. Mike’s clients include some of the top organizations and institutions in the world, such as Google, Wells Fargo, eBay, Gap, Twitter, Schwab, the San Francisco Giants, New York Life, Stanford University, Chevron, and many others. Mike and his work have been featured on ABC News, the Oprah radio network, and in Forbes. He’s a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and his books have been translated into fourteen different languages. He, his wife Michelle, and their two daughters, Samantha and Annarose, live in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information about Mike and his work, feel free to visit www.Mike-Robbins.com.