100-Word Bio:

Mike Robbins delivers dynamic keynotes, seminars, and coaching programs that empower people and organizations to be more successful, appreciative, and authentic.

Prior to his speaking and coaching career, Mike played baseball at Stanford University and then professionally with the Kansas City Royals organization. After his athletic career was cut short by injuries, he worked for two Internet start-up companies.

Mike has worked with organizations such as Chevron, Apple, New York Life, Wells Fargo, Kaiser, and many others.

He's the author of the bestselling book, Focus on the Good Stuff, and the new book, Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken.

250-Word Bio:

Mike Robbins is an expert in teamwork, communication, and the power of appreciation. He delivers keynotes, seminars, and coaching programs that empower people and organizations to be more successful.

Prior to his speaking and coaching career, Mike was drafted by the New York Yankees out of high school, but turned them down and chose to play baseball at Stanford University where he pitched in the College World Series.

After college, Mike was drafted by the Kansas City Royals. He played three seasons of professional baseball with the Royals before arm injuries ended his playing career.

After his athletic career was cut short by injuries, Mike worked in sales and business development for two Internet start-up companies, before starting his own consulting firm in 2001.

Mike has worked with some of America’s top organizations and institutions such as AT&T, Apple, UC Berkeley, the U.S. Department of Labor, New York Life, Stanford University, Chevron, and many others.

He's the author of the bestselling book, Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation and the new book, Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken.  Mike has been featured on ABC News, on the Oprah and Friends radio network, and in Forbes.

He graduated from Stanford with a B.A. in American Studies and a specialization in race and ethnicity.  He, his wife Michelle, and their two daughters, Samantha and Annarose, live in the San Francisco Bay Area.  For more information about Mike and his work, feel free to visit his website at www.mike-robbins.com.