Understanding AI.
Mastering Change.
Leading with Clarity.

In a fast-changing world, Michael Bowker helps audiences understand the most powerful force of our time—Artificial Intelligence—with humor, keen insight and no technical overwhelm.

An award-winning journalist who built a career uncovering truth, Michael now helps organizations and audiences understand what AI really is… both its brilliant promise and dangerous risk.

After hearing Michael speak, you’ll understand AI better than 95% of people—and know exactly what to do next.

BOOK MICHAEL

AI isn’t just a technology. It’s a shift in how we learn, work,

communicate, and solve problems. The challenge isn’t whether

AI will change the world—it’s whether we’re prepared.

"Those tools are like the toes of an 8,000 ft giant," Michael says, "AI is far more powerful - and far more important -

than most people realize."

Most People think AI is just ChatGPT or Grok.

THE CORE AI MESSAGE

In a compelling, entertaining, and deeply human presentation, Michael breaks down:

What AI really is (in plain English)
Why it matters to your career, business, and life
The amazingly positive changes and the dark threat it brings
The practical steps needed to keep it working for us, not against us.

The Little Book of AI — The Brilliant Promise and the Dangerous Risk

Based on his book:

WHAT AUDIENCES EXPERIENCE

Michael’s presentations are more than a talk—they are an experience. Audiences are taken on a fast-moving, engaging journey filled with humor, unexpected insights, and powerful stories drawn from a lifetime of real-world experiences. Rather than relying on technical jargon, Michael connects through storytelling, making complex ideas relatable and memorable. His presentations challenge audiences to think differently, embrace change, and leave energized with conversations and ideas that continue long after the event ends.

SEE MICHAEL IN ACTION

MICHAEL BOWKER HAS SPENT A LIFETIME GOING WHERE OTHERS WOULDN'T - TO FIND THE TRUTH.

AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF 30+ BOOKS

Across science, technology, true crime, and leadership.

A JOURNALIST WITH 4,000+ PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Featured in leading publications worldwide.

A FORMER CONTRIBUTOR TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

Science and Technology Section

CANNES WORLD FEST FILM FESTIVAL WINNER

Feature Screenplay of the Year, 2025

He has interviewed more that 16,000 people, from presidents and celebrities to spies, athletes, and serial killers.

SPEAKING TOPICS

What AI really is
How it will reshape your industry
How to stay relevant and in control

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (PRIMARY KEYNOTE)

Navigating uncertainty and broken plans
Reinventing your career midstream
Thriving in times of change

RESILIENCE & REINVENTION

COMMUNICATION & HUMAN CONNECTION

The lost art of meaningful communication
Why relationships still drive success
Why writing is still essential in an AI world

Storytelling that captivates
Lessons from thousands of interviews
What extreme human behavior teaches us

TRUE CRIME & HUMAN NATURE

PERFORMANCE & MENTAL STRENGTH

Insights from elite athletes
The mindset behind winning

A LIFE THAT COMMANDS ATTENTION

Michael doesn’t just talk about resilience—he’s lived it. Throughout his life and career, he has faced extraordinary challenges, from surviving polio and a major heart attack to enduring a broken neck, dangerous encounters with armed criminals, life-threatening reporting situations, and navigating the collapse of a rapidly changing journalism industry. Through every setback and unexpected turn, Michael discovered one powerful truth: the ability to adapt—to pivot—is everything.