Empowering Leaders to Thrive in the Age of AI and Transformation with Insights from a World-Renowned Coaching Expert

In an era of rapid AI integration and shifting workforce dynamics, Change Toronto 2026 brings together global visionaries to turn disruption into a strategic advantage. This year’s event, taking place September 28-30, will feature keynote speaker Michael Bungay Stanier—a bestselling author, speaker, coach, and thought leader renowned for making coaching practical and accessible in leadership and everyday life.

This year’s summit theme is "AI & Change: Something Big is Happening — Elevating Leadership, Advancing Practice."

Australian-born Stanier went on to become a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University and founded Box of Crayons, a learning and development company that has trained hundreds of thousands of managers at organizations like Microsoft, Salesforce, and Gucci to shift from advice-driven to curiosity-led cultures.

His 2016 book “The Coaching Habit” is the best-selling coaching book of this century, with over a million copies sold and translations in dozens of languages. It promotes staying curious longer and taming the “advice monster.”

"Michael has a unique ability to challenge conventional thinking while providing practical insights that leaders can immediately apply," said Deshini Newman, CEO of ACMP. "As organizations grapple with the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence and rapid transformation, his perspective on leadership and change will resonate deeply with our community. We are delighted to welcome him to Change Toronto and thank Michael for joining us to share his insights."

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Honored as the #1 thought leader in coaching (2019) and winner of the Thinkers50 Coaching Award (2023), he leads MBS.works, focusing on personal growth, worthy goals, and building better relationships. Other key books include “The Advice Trap” (2020), “How to Begin” (2022), and “How to Work with (Almost) Anyone” (2023). Stanier also hosts the “Change Signal” podcast and is recognized as an engaging speaker, known for his humor and practicality.

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