National Bullying Prevention Expert & Youth Empowerment Advocate; Award-Winning Speaker; Creator of H.E.R.O. Assembly
Mike Bogdanski Biography
Mike Bogdanski is a nationally recognized bullying prevention speaker and anti-bullying activist who has focused his career on empowering young people across the United States. He is a member of the International Bullying Prevention Association and has been referred to as America's anti-bully. For more than 25 years, Bogdanski has visited schools nationwide, presenting educational seminars that promote respect, self-confidence, courage, and teamwork to reduce or eliminate bullying. He has taught more than 25,000 students strategies to avoid becoming targets of bullying and to support others who may be victims.
Bogdanski's commitment to bullying prevention stems from personal experience. At age 16, he was targeted by a neighborhood bully, which resulted in a confrontation and physical assault. The trauma from this event led to months of fear and isolation. Determined not to remain a victim, Bogdanski enrolled in a karate class to overcome his fear and focus on prevention. Through persistence, he earned his green belt, the highest achievement in his class at the time.
Building on this transformative experience, Bogdanski pursued both academic and martial arts accomplishments. He became a seventh-degree black belt and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology followed by a master's degree in school counseling. By integrating martial arts principles with contemporary success psychology, Bogdanski delivers a unique message to diverse audiences. This combination of academic training and personal experience lends authenticity to his presentations, resonating with students, educators, and parents.
Central to Bogdanski's school programs is his signature "H.E.R.O." assembly. H.E.R.O., which stands for Helping Everyone Respect Others, encourages students to become everyday heroes. He guides students on an emotional journey from victim to victory, sharing his story and using character-based principles of courage, respect, and teamwork to demonstrate how bullying can be addressed and how students can support peers who are targeted. Rather than beginning with faculty and staff, Bogdanski starts with students, aiming to empower them to overcome challenges and understand they are not defined by their experiences with bullies.
Bogdanski's work in bullying prevention and youth empowerment has earned him recognition, including acknowledgment from the governor of Connecticut and the designation of "Mike Bogdanski Day" in the state. He has also received the George Racine Humanitarian Award from the Northeast Connecticut Chamber of Commerce for his dedication to youth in his community. Educators consistently note his ability to connect with young audiences and the lasting impact of his message on students and staff.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Mike Bogdanski and other top speakers and celebrities.
Mike Bogdanski Speaking Topics
-
H.E.R.O. - Help everyone respect others
-
How do I book Mike Bogdanski to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mike Bogdanski for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mike Bogdanski, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mike Bogdanski or any other speaker of your choice. -
What are the speaker fees for Mike Bogdanski
Speaking fees for Mike Bogdanski, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mike Bogdanski are under $10,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mike Bogdanski, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Mike Bogdanski speak about?
Mike Bogdanski is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Anti-Bullying, Educational Motivational, Empowerment, Health & Wellness, Martial Arts, Mental Health, Motivational, Personal Growth, Psychology, Social Activism, Social Sciences, Youth -
Where does Mike Bogdanski travel from?
Mike Bogdanski generally travels from Boston, MA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent. -
Who is Mike Bogdanski’s agent?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Mike Bogdanski for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mike Bogdanski for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mike Bogdanski or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Mike Bogdanski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as H.E.R.O. - Help everyone respect others. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mike Bogdanski for your event is available upon request. Mike Bogdanski generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joel Burns, Spencer West, Ruth M. Bowdish, Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta and Kevin Szawala. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mike Bogdanski for an upcoming live or virtual event.
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.








