MIKE SARGE
CALLED
TO LEAD
I’ve spent over a decade leading teams in high-pressure environments and now use storytelling, strategy, and a little charisma to help others do the same. I’m not here to preach; I’m here to connect.
More than a speaker.
The truth is—most people don't need more information; They need inspiration. They need connection. They need someone to light a fire they didn’t even realize was fading.
That’s the work Mike Sarge is proud to be a part of - Helping leaders, teams, and individuals stop playing small—and start moving with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Because leadership isn't just about goals, titles, or strategies. It's about showing up fully. It's about being willing to build when others hesitate. It's about creating impact that outlives your role.
If your organization, team, or next event needs a speaker who brings real energy, authentic connection, and a spark that stays long after the applause fades— Let’s connect. It would be an honor to serve your mission.
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KEYNOTE TOPICS
BUILT TO CRE8: From Performing to Becoming
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (*MOST POPULAR*)
Why do so many gifted leaders, students, and entrepreneurs fall short of their potential? It’s rarely about talent — it’s about clarity, alignment, and conviction.
In this powerful keynote, Mike Sarge breaks down the 8 core pillars of the CRE8 Framework — a roadmap to help purpose-driven individuals create a life and career that’s not just successful, but deeply fulfilling.
With a blend of creative energy, military precision and soul-stirring storytelling, Sarge offers more than motivation — he delivers a mindset shift. Whether you lead people or change, this talk will push you to stop performing & start creating from who you truly are.
The Unspoken Rules of True Leadership
LEADERSHIP / MILITARY
No one talks about the hard parts—like managing up, reading a room, or realizing your silence can either build trust or break it. Most leadership keynotes focus on strategy, systems, and vision. This one doesn’t.
Leadership isn’t just policies and protocols—it’s people. In this candid and high-impact keynote, Mike Sarge shares powerful lessons from his own missteps in both military and creative arenas.
Through real stories, hard-earned lessons, and just the right amount of humor, Sarge helps emerging and experienced leaders rethink what it takes to lead in today’s world—where influence matters more than titles, and authenticity is a competitive advantage.
"Well... That Seems DUMB": From Stuck to Success
ENTREPRENEURSHIP / LEADERSHIP
Some of the biggest things holding us back aren’t our resources, resume, or talent. It’s the silent beliefs we’ve accepted without ever questioning them.
In this bold and eye-opening session, Mike “Sarge” Manning unpacks the flawed mindsets that keep creatives, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven professionals stuck—right on the edge of breakthrough. Through vivid storytelling, Sarge helps audiences uncover the hidden beliefs, fears, and false narratives that quietly sabotage potential.
This isn't a motivational speech wrapped in clichés. It’s a mental reset for those who are ready to build something real — a career, a calling, and a legacy that actually fits who they are.
Your audience doesn’t need another hype man. They need someone who gets it and leaves people changed, not just charged.
Ready to give your event a keynote they’ll quote for months?
Let’s make it happen.
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