Keynote Speaker/Author/Leadership Expert

Relationship Builder/Career Reinvention Specialist

michael greenwalt

TOPICS - • Artificial Intelligence

• Artificial Intelligence Ethics

• Artificial Intelligence Governance

• Career Development • Communication

• Executive Leadership • Leadership

• Leadership Development • Professional Development • Veterans

michael greenwalt - PROGRAMS

  • Lead Yourself First: Winning in the Age of AI
  • Before you lead a team, a company, or a strategy, you must lead yourself in a world that is changing faster than ever.
  • Staying Relevant: Leadership, Communication, and AI in a Changing World
  • Relevance is not about keeping up. It is about positioning yourself so you cannot be overlooked.
  • Command Presence: Leading, Communicating, and Influencing When It Matters Most
  • Leadership is not tested when it is easy. It is revealed when the pressure is on.

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Michael Greenwalt shows that no matter what we're facing in life, our attitude, perseverance, and circle of connections can elevate us to new heights."

— C-Suite Executive, Fortune 500 Firm


"Michael's authentic story telling resonated with our staff. His real-world examples of how to lead under pressure, persevere, and bring out the sledgehammer to open new doors, gave my team the framework to treat every month like it's a year while building our product offering."

— CEO, Tech Startup

michael greenwalt - Biography

Michael Greenwalt is a leadership speaker and strategist specializing in decision-making, communication, and workforce adaptability in high-stakes environments.


With a career that spans the military, the fire service as a Battalion Chief, and commercial banking, Michael brings a multidisciplinary perspective to leadership and organizational performance. His experience leading teams in time-sensitive, high-pressure situations informs a practical, results-driven approach to developing leaders who can operate effectively amid uncertainty and change.


Michael is the author of (Not) Self-Made and host of the Beyond Self Made podcast. He is also involved in emerging technology initiatives including the RQLab and Leviathan AI, where he focuses on aligning human performance with AI-driven transformation.


Through keynotes and workshops, Michael helps organizations strengthen leadership capability, improve communication across teams, and prepare their workforce to succeed in an increasingly complex and technology-driven landscape.

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michael greenwalt - MEDIA

Self Made: From Poverty to Published: A Blue Collar Approach to Professional Networking

You don't need an MBA to build a powerful network. You need authentic relationships.

When Michael Greenwalt's family spent nearly a year living in a 40-square-foot pop-up trailer, no one would've guessed he'd one day lead fire crews, speak at conferences, and work in commercial banking. But he learned early that success isn't about who you know—it's about how you connect.

In (Not) SELF MADE: From Poverty to Published, Greenwalt shares a practical, blue-collar approach to professional networking that works in any industry. Drawing from 24 years in military and fire service and multiple career reinventions, he reveals how to:

·      Master the CONNECT Framework—seven proven principles for building lasting professional relationships

·      Replace awkward networking pitches with authentic conversations that create real opportunities

·      Turn your working-class background into an asset, not a liability

·      Follow a complete 90-day action plan with templates, conversation starters, and relationship-building exercises

With powerful real-life stories, practical tools, and a foreword by former Navy SEAL Robert J. O'Neill, SELF MADE proves that your next opportunity isn't on a job board—it's in your next conversation.