Michael McQueen Biography

Michael McQueen is a globally acclaimed futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author dedicated to guiding organizations and leaders through the complexities of rapid change. Recently ranked #12 among the world’s top futurists, he’s recognized for having his finger firmly on the pulse of disruption, helping major brands like Google, Toyota, Mastercard, Pepsi, Adidas, KPMG, Cisco—and many others—anticipate and thrive amid uncertainty.

Since launching Nexgen Group in 2004, McQueen has developed ten best-selling books, including titles such as Winning the Battle for Relevance, Momentum: How to Build It, Keep It, or Get It Back, The New Now, and his most recent Mindstuck: Mastering the Art of Changing Minds, which was named by Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant as a top-five leadership must-read. His writing consistently blends cutting-edge research in neuroscience and behavioral psychology with practical frameworks for driving momentum, influencing change, and decoding generational shifts.

On stage, McQueen is known for his engaging, funny, and deeply relevant keynotes, having spoken to over 500,000 people across five continents since 2004. He’s shared the spotlight with luminaries such as Bill Gates, Mel Robbins, Dr. John Maxwell, and Steve Wozniak. He has earned top industry honors—including Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year and induction into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.

A trusted voice in global media, McQueen’s insights have been featured in Forbes, The Guardian, CNN, HuffPost, Daily Mail, and Medium. He is regularly engaged by C‑Suite audiences on leadership, strategic adaptation, generational dynamics, AI/technology trends, momentum-building, and trust-driven business models.

With his compelling stories, robust research, and actionable tools, Michael McQueen equips audiences to not only face disruption—but to convert it into lasting opportunity.

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