Mental Health and Wellness
Keynote Programs
Transforming Stigma Into Strength! A Mike Veny Presentation is unlike any other. Mike bridges generational gaps with inclusive storytelling AND rhythm. His keynotes are immersive and rhythmic, not passive lectures.
Attendees enjoy interactive elements like drumming so they leave informed and energized to boost their emotional wellness.
You can count on Mike to customize each presentation to fit your goals and the needs of your event, but at the heart of each keynote is emotional wellness. Your audience will be informed and entertained and will leave the session feeling balanced, resilient, and empowered to manage life’s challenges in healthier ways!
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Thriving Through Uncertainty: Tools and Strategies for Today’s Challenges
Mike’s high energy, practical strategies, and real-world wisdom teach audience members not just to survive but truly thrive today – in spite of the rapid change and constant pressure that they face. With his dynamic style and relatable stories, he equips the audience with the tools to navigate stress, build resilience, and turn uncertainty into an opportunity for growth and strength. This isn’t just a talk—it’s a roadmap to reclaiming emotional wellness and stepping boldly into the future with confidence. Be prepared for drumming, movement, and truth that unleash new levels of growth!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand current consumer sentiments and their impact.
- Develop and apply practical tools for managing stress and building resilience.
- Learn strategies to influence positive change amidst uncertainty.
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Transforming Stigma® Into Strength
Mike once faced mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges, but was able to turn those challenges into strengths, and now he specializes in helping others do the same. In this high-energy session that features rhythm and truth, attendees discover how to break free from the limitations of labels, silence, and shame, and instead start harnessing them as fuel for growth, connection, and resilience. This keynote shows attendees that what once felt like a barrier can actually be used for growth. Attendees learn how to draw unstoppable strength from life’s toughest challenges!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand how stigma keeps people from asking for help.
- Learn self-care strategies to avoid burnout, build resilience, and diminish feelings of shame.
- Determine how to engage in productive conversations.
- Empower people who are struggling by cultivating a sense of belonging.
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How To Find Inner Peace In Times Of Uncertainty
This entertaining keynote, which features drumming, movement, and lots of truth, delivers calming yet powerful strategies that attendees can use to rise above today’s chaos, change, and uncertainty. Attendees learn to quiet their mind, ground their spirit, and tap into a deep sense of balance—even when life feels out of control. Packed with practical tools and empowering insights, this keynote reveals how to transform stress into clarity and how to replace feeling overwhelmed with calm confidence. Audience members walk away feeling centered, recharged, and ready to face any challenge with peace and power!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify the importance of prioritizing stress management.
- Identify three simple techniques to handle stress in minutes.
- Practice three exercises to relieve anxiety and manage obsessive thinking.
- Identify three inspiring strategies to cope with loneliness and grief.
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Fill Your Cup: Emotional Wellness For Exhausted Educators
Teaching is one of the most rewarding callings—but also one of the most draining, and that’s why this training is a “must-attend” for all educators. The session has been carefully designed to help attendees recharge, refocus, and reclaim their energy so they can show up fully for themselves and their students going forward. Through practical strategies, uplifting insights, and a much-needed dose of inspiration, audience members will learn how to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and prioritize their own well-being without guilt. They’ll leave feeling ready to thrive both inside and outside the classroom!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify strategies for spending your time and energy efficiently, productively, and peacefully.
- Identify strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout.
- Identify strategies for supporting students’ emotional wellness, including having conversations about mental health.
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Thriving Through Change: Building Resilience and Preventing Burnout with Self-Care
Change is a fact of life, and while it can feel overwhelming, it doesn’t have to drain a person’s energy or passion. This empowering workshop is packed with practical tools, energizing strategies, and powerful insights to help attendees bounce back stronger, protect their well-being, and stay at their best no matter what life throws their way. Those in attendance will discover how to turn change into an opportunity for growth, build unshakable resilience, and embrace self-care as a non-negotiable superpower. Attendees will walk away recharged, inspired, and equipped to thrive—not just survive—through every season of change!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify the importance of prioritizing stress management.
- Identify three simple techniques to handle stress in minutes.
- Practice three exercises to relieve anxiety and manage obsessive thinking.
- Identify three inspiring strategies to cope with loneliness and grief.
Facilitating a corporate drumming event with the Wounded Warrior Project's® Physical Health & Wellness Team.
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Unleash Your Groove® Drumming Workshop: Belonging and Team Building
Get ready to feel the beat, break down barriers, and build powerful connections. This electrifying, hands-on experience uses the universal language of rhythm to bring people together, spark creativity, and ignite a true sense of togetherness. No drumming skills are required. Attendees just need to bring their energy and an open mind so that they can discover how making music side by side creates trust, teamwork, and belonging like nothing else can. By the end, audience members won’t just hear the rhythm—they’ll feel it, and then they’ll leave more connected, energized, and in sync than ever before!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Cultivate a welcoming culture that fosters belonging through team building.
- Develop intentional connections with others to enhance belonging.
- Identify teamwork strategies to achieve a larger vision and deal with change.
Companies are Spending Millions on Wellness & Still Seeing Disengaged Workers Who Are Struggling Mentally!
Mike shares what most programs miss—truth, connection & rhythm! His immersive experiences help companies break through and get employees reengaged and energized to excel!
Mike Veny was named one of the 5 Best Speakers in Mental Health along with Brené Brown.
Testimonials
“Had the privilege & honor to listen to Mike Veny sharing his wisdom and experience concerning mental health. Mike, you are such a beacon of light for so many suffering in silence. Keep shining your amazing powerful light. Such talent!”
Melanie Kiely
“Mike’s virtual presentation went AMAZING! We had all positive feedback from internal employees. Shortly after Mike’s session, employees had an open discussion about their own mental health experiences. It was great. We hope to bring Mike back in the future!”
Employee
“Mike it was an honor for us to be in your company, you had such an impact. Thank you so much for helping us raise awareness of the stigma associated with mental health & how to combat it, together.”