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Mike Robbins

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Keynote Speaker, Author, Coach, Podcaster at Mike Robbins
📍 Novato, California, United States

Mike Robbins is a keynote speaker, author, and coach specializing in leadership, teamwork, and emotional intelligence for clients like Google and Microsoft. A Stanford University graduate, he leverages lessons from his former career as a professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals organization to inform his work. People often describe him as authentic, warm, and insightful.

Outside of his professional work, Mike is a dedicated family man, married to Michelle Benoit with whom he has two daughters. He often speaks about the profound impact of fatherhood and the importance of appreciating the miraculous nature of life, which serves as a foundation for his teachings on gratitude and presence.

Interesting fact: Mike was drafted by the New York Yankees out of high school but turned them down to play baseball at Stanford University, where he pitched in the College World Series.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Keynote Speaker, Author, Coach, Podcaster
Location
Novato, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Mike shows up

Informal
Assertive
Friendly But Fast

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Priorities

Topics Mike cares about

Authentic Leadership
A core theme of his books and talks, defining it as honesty with vulnerability. He believes it's key to building trust and unlocking creativity in teams.
Team Collaboration
Focuses on building high-performance cultures by enhancing psychological safety and fostering inclusion, drawing from over 20 years of research and experience with top global companies.
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Career

Work history

1-2001
Keynote Speaker, Author, Coach, Podcaster
Mike Robbins
4-2000 - 7-2000
Account Executive
Rivals.com
11-1998 - 4-2000
Account Executive
24/7 Media Inc.
6-1995 - 3-1998
Pitcher
Kansas City Royals
In the press

Media appearances

347 Mike Robbins – From Career‑Ending Sports Injury to Successful Life. Featured in Apple Podcasts (Podcast Junkies)
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Be Your True Self: From Purpose to Authenticity with Mike Robbins. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1992 - 1996
B.A.
Stanford University
1989 - 1992
Education details unavailable
Skyline High School, Oakland, CA
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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