WHAT I DO
I deliver engaging, practical talks for teams and events, often blending humor with real life insight. My focus is helping people handle pressure before pressure starts driving behavior.
TOPICS
- Naming the Tension (Personally): Most teams feel tension long before they acknowledge it.
- Recognizing the Tension (Organizationally): Pressure creates weather patterns in a team dynamic that need to be acknowledged.
- Creating Shared Language Before the Pressure Hits: Team exercise to find shared language to better handle pressure together.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
- 15+ years speaking and leading groups
- Use of humor to help an audience stay engaged
- Content designed for mixed audiences
- Engaging, relatable, and immediately applicable
FORMAT OPTIONS
- 10–15 minute keynote
- 20–30 minute session
- Comedy + speaking hybrid for events
WHAT PEOPLE WALK AWAY WITH
- A clearer way to handle pressure without carrying everything
- Practical ways to reset perspective in real time
- Tools to bring humor into everyday tension
- A mindset that reduces burnout without lowering standards
IDEAL FOR
- Corporate teams and off-sites
- Nonprofit events and fundraisers
- Community and leadership gatherings
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Michael Dennis is a speaker and comedian based in Austin, TX who brings a unique blend of humor and real-life perspective to every room. For over 15 years he has helped people navigate pressure, relationships, and life’s most challenging seasons with clarity and practical insight.
He’s been married for over 20 years and has raised two adult children, which gives him plenty of material and perspective on life.
CONTACT
Michael Dennis
Austin, TX | 512-623-9272
michaelxemail@gmail.com
michaeldennisspeaks.com 