Being a leader is the hardest professional sport there is
A scientist by training, an Army officer by experience, and an entrepreneur by instinct, Michael has built and led multi-million-dollar businesses, driven 10x efficiency gains, and transformed leaders at every level.
Michael Furey brings scientific rigour, and leadership excellence to some of the toughest industries in the world — military, construction, infrastructure, energy, and finance.
A sought-after speaker, author, and advisor, Michael cuts through the noise with real-world strategies that ignite leadership, drive performance, and deliver results.
As Co-Founder & Head Coach of WeAspire, Michael is on a mission to help ambitious people become respected leaders in their industry - helping them achieve new levels of professionalism, effectiveness and influence.
A founder of a global non-profit energy consultancy, the author of two books, and host of the Emerging Excellence podcast show, he interviews leaders from around the world in how to unlock excellence in teams around the world.
Talking Points
Supercharge Senior Leaders
Success all hinges on your leader’s ability to bring the best out in others.Supercharge Senior Leaders
In this dynamic and high-energy session, Michael unpacks how the world’s best - from elite military units to high-stakes business environments - apply the surprising power of purpose, challenge, care, and autonomy to achieve the extraordinary.
Michael’s real-world leadership experience - from leading soldiers to transforming multi-million-dollar businesses - means this keynote hits home in all the right places. Your leaders will laugh, be challenged, and walk away not only ready to elevate their teams but step into being leaders in their life.
What your audience will take away:
How elite leaders create unstoppable teams
The science behind igniting lasting motivation
The military method for handling pressure
How to apply the Furious Leadership Code
The surprising way the world’s best leaders make their teams’ stronger, not overwhelmed.
This keynote is perfect for:
Leadership conferences
Executive retreats
Team offsites
Industry summits
Motivational business keynotes
Hidden Diamonds
Find the hidden diamonds in your organisation just waiting to shine.Hidden Diamonds
Too often, talented individuals see themselves as just employees, waiting for someone to hand them a leadership title. But leadership is more than a role, it’s a mindset. In this powerful keynote, Michael Furey upends what it means to lead, helping disengaged teams transform into high-performing dynamos.
Michael draws on real-world leadership lessons - from leading in high-pressure environments to building multi-million-dollar businesses - to show that leadership isn’t about seniority: it’s about taking ownership, thinking bigger, and stepping up when it counts.
Expect high-energy storytelling, sharp insights, and practical takeaways that leave your audience motivated, inspired, and ready to lead - no matter their job title.
What your audience will take away:
How to go from employee to leader - without waiting for permission
Why mindset, not management, is the key to influence and impact.
How top performers take initiative, think like owners, and drive success.
The science of motivation - how to stay engaged and energised at work.
This keynote is perfect for:
Emerging leaders
High-potential employees
Company-wide events
Industry summits
Motivational business keynotes
The Rise of The Cyborg Leader
The next generation of great leaders will be one with technology.The Rise of The Cyborg Leader
AI isn’t coming. It’s here. And the leaders who embrace it now will outpace, outperform, and outthink the competition.
In this future-focused keynote, Michael Furey introduces the concept of the Cyborg Leader - the leader who seamlessly integrates AI and emerging technologies into their workflow, decision-making, and team dynamics.
This is not a tech talk - it’s a leadership revolution. Michael breaks down the AI tools, automation strategies, and data-driven insights that future leaders must master to stay ahead in an AI-powered world.
He’ll show exactly how to embed AI into leadership practices, enhance productivity, and supercharge team performance - all while keeping the human element at the core.
What Your Audience Will Take Away:
What separates Cyborg Leaders from a traditional manager.
How leaders can integrate AI into decision-making, productivity, and strategy.
Why AI won’t replace leaders - but leaders who use AI will replace those who don’t.
How to create an AI-ready workforce - Preparing teams to embrace not fear AI.
Leverage AI without losing the emotional intelligence that drives great leadership.
This keynote is perfect for:
Executives & senior leaders
Emerging leaders & high-potential talent
Industry conferences & innovation summits
HR, L&D, and digital transformation leaders
Companies looking to future-proof their workforce
Video
Why Leading in Your Life Matters Most | Michael Furey | Saxton Speakers
First Time Leading | Michael Furey | Saxton Speakers
Huge thanks to Michael Furey for an incredibly insightful session yesterday. I learnt more about myself in eight hours than I have across my entire career. ... keep reading SJ Higgins Group
Michael did a great job keeping us engaged for the whole day - shows how passionate they are about what they do.
Led by Michael Furey, the day was packed with practical insights and tools that I can immediately apply as I grow as leader and a HR practitioner. It gave me space to reflect on my leadership style, and more importantly, how to keep developing my skills and growing my career.
The coaching sessions with Michael have been a powerful catalyst in refining my leadership skills and challenging my perspectives on what it means to truly lead. Leadership is not about the title, the accolades or the spotlight; it’s about the people you uplift, the trust you build and the difference you make by putting the team first!
