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Mike Abrashoff | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Mike Abrashoff

Transform your team's performance through proven leadership principles that create commitment and measurable results with Mike Abrashoff, speaker, leadership transformation expert.
Mike Abrashoff | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Business Strategy
Effective Leadership
High Performance
Mike Abrashoff
Transform your team's performance through proven leadership principles that create commitment and measurable results with Mike Abrashoff, speaker, leadership transformation expert.
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We got fantastic feedback from everyone. I really appreciate the genuine sincerity you exude. Especially when you jumped into the mindsets of our people, suggesting for us to all stand and clap for Jeff Kish. That was a WOW moment that just highlighted how much of a good guy you are to so many people. Your real-time leadership shined through at that very moment. It's one of the reasons you have been so successful in helping others throughout your life. It must give you a good feeling knowing that you can continue helping others to help themselves since you left the Benfold. And, I'm sure you had those personal attributes long before you assumed command of that ship. | Chief Operating Officer | |
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Mike Abrashoff | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Mike Abrashoff | Speaker Biography

About Mike Abrashoff

New York Times bestselling author of leadership books
Transformed worst performing Navy ship into best performer
Founder of Aegis Performance Group consulting organization
Mike Abrashoff transforms organizational performance through leadership principles proven in the most challenging environments. As the youngest officer in the Pacific Fleet, he took command of the near-worst performing ship and turned USS Benfold into the Navy's best in just 12 months, with the same crew.

A New York Times bestselling author, Mike has written four books including "It's Your Ship," which has sold over 1.5 million copies. As founder of Aegis Performance Group, he partners with organizations to address leadership and performance challenges. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company.

Mike's Leadership Roadmap replaces command-and-control with commitment and cohesion, empowering team members at every level. This approach delivers measurable results: on USS Benfold, turnover decreased to 1%, promotion rates tripled, and operating expenses dropped by 25%. Organizations implementing these principles experience similar transformations in engagement, innovation, and operational excellence.

Audiences leave Mike's presentations with practical strategies for creating environments where people feel valued and empowered. They learn how to see operations through their team members' eyes, build accountability without micromanagement, and drive continuous improvement through shared ownership of outcomes.

Book Mike Abrashoff to inspire your organization with battle-tested leadership principles that create sustainable cultural change and measurable performance improvement.

How can I book Mike Abrashoff for my next event?  

Email mike.abrashoff@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Mike directly.

What topics does Mike Abrashoff specialise in?  

Mike Abrashoff specialises in talking about leadership principles, team empowerment, organizational transformation and more.

What is Mike Abrashoff's speaking style like?  

Mike Abrashoff delivers impactful talks that inspire leaders to drive innovation and empower teams. His practical insights transform organisational culture, fostering continuous improvement and outstanding performance.

Does Mike Abrashoff offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Mike Abrashoff offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Mike Abrashoff?

Mike Abrashoff's remarkable transformation of the USS Benfold from the Navy's worst to best performing ship demonstrates his ability to create environments where people feel valued and empowered, making him uniquely qualified to help your organization achieve similar results in engagement, innovation, and operational excellence. Book Mike today to equip your team with battle-tested leadership principles that create sustainable cultural change and measurable performance improvement.
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We got fantastic feedback from everyone. I really appreciate the genuine sincerity you exude. Especially when you jumped into the mindsets of our people, suggesting for us to all stand and clap for Jeff Kish. That was a WOW moment that just highlighted how much of a good guy you are to so many people. Your real-time leadership shined through at that very moment. It's one of the reasons you have been so successful in helping others throughout your life. It must give you a good feeling knowing that you can continue helping others to help themselves since you left the Benfold. And, I'm sure you had those personal attributes long before you assumed command of that ship. | Chief Operating Officer | |
I felt he nailed the message we were asking him to present, a true home run for our evening. Mike truly has a commanding presence, yet he was perceived as talking with our leaders, not at or down to them. Our team was so dialed into his message with rapt attention that at one point I heard a piece of silverware dropped in the kitchen it was so quiet. Besides the power of Mike's message and leadership philosophy, we also wanted Mike because we felt he had the flexibility to be on the big stage, or in the more relaxed environment we had at The House of Blues. After his presentation, I appreciated that Mike took time for questions, then stuck around to personalize books and speak with our team. We only took two small boxes of his books back to the hotel as almost everyone wanted theirs immediately and wanted it personalized. I truly could not have been more pleased or impressed. | Head of Strategy & Growth | |
The feedback was overwhelmingly positive! Everyone I spoke with unanimously agreed that your speech, including your methodical common-sense approach, the content and the stories, were all motivational and relevant to what we deal with daily. I appreciate you taking the time to make the trip to help inspire our people! | Kriete Trucks | |
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As I expected, your message resonated with the team just as it did with me years ago. There are so many parallels to your leadership journey and the journey my leadership team has been on for many years, and the journey our GMs face every day. The feedback I received from all in attendance was that you stole the show!! It couldn't have been more perfect. | Chief Executive Officer | |
We got fantastic feedback from everyone. I really appreciate the genuine sincerity you exude. Especially when you jumped into the mindsets of our people, suggesting for us to all stand and clap for Jeff Kish. That was a WOW moment that just highlighted how much of a good guy you are to so many people. Your real-time leadership shined through at that very moment. It's one of the reasons you have been so successful in helping others throughout your life. It must give you a good feeling knowing that you can continue helping others to help themselves since you left the Benfold. And, I'm sure you had those personal attributes long before you assumed command of that ship. | Chief Operating Officer | |
Your talk spoke to both sides of my company - the leaders who set culture and the employees who drive the results and made them feel more like one. I'm confident that together our teams will grow and challenge the status quo and create more ownership in building our future. | CEO | |
We got fantastic feedback from everyone. I really appreciate the genuine sincerity you exude. Especially when you jumped into the mindsets of our people, suggesting for us to all stand and clap for Jeff Kish. That was a WOW moment that just highlighted how much of a good guy you are to so many people. Your real-time leadership shined through at that very moment. It's one of the reasons you have been so successful in helping others throughout your life. It must give you a good feeling knowing that you can continue helping others to help themselves since you left the Benfold. And, I'm sure you had those personal attributes long before you assumed command of that ship. | Chief Operating Officer | |

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