Mike House

Mike House worked for 20 years as one of Australia’s leading survival instructors. He is a highly experienced speaker and facilitator.

As a survival instructor Mike worked with groups as diverse as youth at risk, multinational corporations and television documentary crews on what has been described as the “world’s most arduous survival exercise outside the military” (National Geographic America 1999).

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Mike has survived several life – threatening survival situations on the ocean, in tropical jungles, in raging white-water and extended sea kayak journeys.

As a birthday present to himself, Mike undertook a 12-day solo survival walk in one of Australia’s most hostile environments, taking 2 litres of water, a pocket-sized survival kit and the clothes on his back. Mike put his survival skills to the test sourcing all his food and water off the land – and loved the experience!

By observing and leading people in complex situations of extreme deprivation and duress, Mike has developed keen insight for how humans either panic and suffer or adapt and thrive. He sees the same behaviors in ordinary workplaces and shows people how to view their work, daily tasks, relationships and opportunities through new eyes.

Mike is passionate about building resilience in teams and individuals.

Mike has worked with businesses of all sizes and sectors across Australia and parts of Asia. Clients include companies from Educational Institutions, Oil and Gas, Resources, Human Services, SME, Government, Not for Profit, and start- ups.

Mike House talks about:

• Dealing with Stress
• Personal and Team Resilience
• Performing Under Pressure

Thrive and Adapt is a great accompaniment to Mike’s keynotes and workshops. It’s filled with tactics, habits and mindsets for success under pressure.

Hot off the press in early 2021, (Un)shakeable takes a deep dive into what it takes to build and lead a team who can create a strong sense of certainty in a highly uncertain world. COVID showed just how vulnerable human plans can be. In the heart of early lockdowns in Australia, Mike interviewed local and international leaders and experts about their responses and leadership in trying times.