With over 21 years of experience as a co-founder and president of two leadership training and development firms, Michael Stallard is a global expert on how to create connection cultures that maximize individual and organizational performance. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker, workshop leader, and executive coach who helps leaders and teams develop the skills and mindsets that foster connection, engagement, and innovation.

Michael is the primary author of the books "Connection Culture" and "Fired Up or Burned Out", which have been praised by media outlets such as Forbes, Financial Times, and Los Angeles Times. He has also published multiple articles on the power of human connection at work in prestigious journals such as Leader to Leader and Changethis.com. His clients include leading organizations such as Costco, NASA, Qualcomm, and Yale New Haven Health. He is passionate about spreading the message of connection and its benefits for health, happiness, and productivity.