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Keynotes. Workshops. Leadership Retreats.
Helping leaders strengthen emotional intelligence, communicate with greater influence, and lead with courage—even when the stakes are high.
George Miller, MA, PCC, is an Executive Coach, Leadership Facilitator, and Keynote Speaker who helps leaders become someone they trust under pressure.
With more than 15 years of coaching experience and 8,800+ coaching hours, George has worked with executives, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs, universities, and leadership teams to strengthen emotional intelligence, executive presence, communication, and organizational trust.
His presentations combine practical leadership tools, compelling stories, humor, and experiential learning—leaving audiences with insights they can immediately put into practice.
Why Organizations Invite George
Because today's leadership challenges aren't solved by more information.
They're solved by greater awareness
George's presentations help leaders:
✔ Build emotional intelligence
✔ Navigate difficult conversations
✔ Strengthen executive presence
✔ Increase trust across teams
✔ Lead through uncertainty
✔ Create cultures people want to be part of
George Doesn't Just Teach Courage—He Lives It
Many people first discovered George through the viral image of him walking across the frozen surface of Lake Michigan.
For George, it wasn't about taking a risk for the sake of a headline. It was a reflection of the philosophy that shapes his work: meaningful leadership begins when we stop waiting for fear to disappear and learn to lead with it instead.
That same philosophy runs through every keynote, workshop, and coaching engagement.
MOST REQUESTED
TOPICS
George Speaks For
01 - How You Influence With EQ:
Mastering emotional intelligence for leadership success.
Keynote at Innovate 2025 and UW-Madison’s Accenture Leadership Conference
02 - Unlock Flow State:
Escape the Drama Triangle and shift into powerful leadership presence.
03 - Connect & Thrive:
Personality styles for sales success and social intelligence.
04 - The Science of Staying Centered:
Nervous system intelligence for real-world leadership.
Leadership Conferences
Executive Retreats
Nonprofit Organizations
Corporate Leadership Teams
Higher Education
Professional Associations
Emerging Leaders Programs
Chicago Sun Times
Can't stand Chicago winter? Try jumping into the lake every day…
Featured In
New York Post
Chicago life coach walks on Lake Michigan ‘ice pancakes’ in swim trunks
ABC 7 Chicago
Swimmers take a dip in freezing Lake Michigan
Telemundo Chicago
A group of Chicago residents took on the challenge of plunging into the icy waters of Lake Michigan.
NYPost IG
Swimmers braved the cold to swim among ice pancakes that had formed on top of the freezing Lake Michigan water in Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
What audiences does George speak to?
Executives, nonprofit organizations, leadership teams, universities, associations, and emerging leaders.
Can George customize his presentation?
Absolutely.
Every keynote and workshop is tailored to the organization's goals, audience, and current leadership challenges.
Does George offer virtual presentations?
Yes.
George regularly delivers virtual keynotes, executive coaching, and leadership workshops for organizations around the world.
Does George facilitate workshops and retreats?
Yes.
Many organizations combine a keynote with leadership facilitation or executive coaching for a deeper learning experience.
Have you spoken publicly before? If so, where?
Yes, at the following:
EQuip to Achieve: EQ and Remote Learning Summit
Molex Inc Headquarters
Internal Wright Foundation Events
1871 - Chicago's Technology & Entrepreneurship Center
16 on Center (Bite Cafe & Empty Bottle)
Sears Holdings Hoffman Estates
Xced Design Build
Please provide link(s) to online video or audio featuring you in a speaking environment.
(i.e. Examples of speaking capabilities.)
How to Avoid Drama - Don’t Get Trapped in the Drama Triangle
Idea Café: The In-Out and Up-Down Model of Emotional Intelligence
Any relevant link(s) to any articles or web pages.
Let's Create a Meaningful Experience
Whether you're planning a conference, leadership retreat, executive meeting, or professional development event, I'd love to help create an experience your audience will continue talking about long after the session ends.