Dr. Mike Smith

Dr. Mike Smith is a globally recognized executive leadership coach, keynote speaker, and former First Sergeant of the elite U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. With more than 26 years of military service, executive leadership experience within a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company, and a PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Dr. Smith equips leaders with practical, science-backed strategies to build high-performing teams and cultures.

Drawing from his experience leading in one of the world's most elite organizations, Dr. Smith helps audiences navigate uncertainty, strengthen trust, and create lasting organizational change through intentional leadership. His signature keynotes, including Protect Your PATCH and Breaking Your Mental Sound Barrier, combine compelling storytelling with actionable frameworks that leaders can immediately implement.

Dr. Smith has delivered keynote presentations and leadership training across North America and internationally, inspiring executives, organizations, universities, and high-performance teams to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience. His presentations blend behavioral science with real-world leadership experience, leaving audiences empowered to align culture with performance and transform challenges into opportunities for growth.

Recognized as one of MSN.com's Top 10 Leading Speakers to Follow in 2026 and Top 10 Leading Men in 2026, Dr. Smith has also been honored as Leading Executive Coach of the Year (2025 & 2026), Top Global Executive Leadership Coach (2026), and one of North America's Most Recognized Keynote Speakers to Watch in 2026. His message is simple but powerful: exceptional leadership isn't accidental—it's intentional.