Mike Hourigan

Mike Hourigan is a Certified Speaking Professional, author, and corporate trainer specializing in workplace safety, change management, negotiation, and leadership development. With more than 25 years of experience, Hourigan provides customized solutions for global organizations seeking to navigate organizational change and improve workplace culture. Before establishing his career as a keynote speaker and consultant, Hourigan held various roles in corporate America, beginning as a territory manager at Cargill Incorporated and concluding as vice president of sales and marketing for PAT Equipment Corporation.

Hourigan’s presentations draw from his international education, early blue-collar jobs, and executive positions with Cargill Incorporated and Olympus Corporation. His programs challenge audiences at all organizational levels to adapt to evolving business environments, focusing on leadership, negotiation, safety, and communication skills. Hourigan has worked with 129 Fortune 500 clients, including McDonald's, Harley-Davidson, Disney, GE, Marriott, Aetna, ExxonMobil, and Kaiser Permanente.

Through decades of corporate experience, Hourigan has developed approaches to team building, sales management, and customer service training that address the realities of today’s business landscape. As a safety keynote speaker, he has created safety programs for organizations such as Harley-Davidson, the U.S. Army, and General Electric, emphasizing productivity management, safe workplace environments, and effective hiring for safety-oriented teams.

A former member of the management teams at Cargill Inc. and Olympus Corporation, Hourigan has delivered presentations to more than 1,300 audiences. As an author and co-author, his books include "Riding the Waves Without Getting Wet: A Journey to Leadership" and "Motivational Selling." Hourigan also addresses the impact of artificial intelligence on change management, guiding teams and businesses as they adapt to technological advancements. His keynotes and training programs are designed to equip employees with practical skills for ongoing organizational success.