With over 20 years of leadership experience as an I.C.F. Executive Coach, Leadership Speaker, U.S. Army service member, and U.S. Diplomat, Michael Dillard brings a wealth of diverse experiences to his speaking engagements. His unique blend of personal experiences of childhood poverty and professionalism instills confidence in his audience, who know they are learning from a seasoned expert.
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"Overcome, Achieve, Succeed"
This impactful message will transform how you handle setbacks in your career, life, and finances. Michael shares the techniques he used to overcome childhood poverty, career setbacks, and unemployment, ultimately leading to his career as a Foreign Service Officer (Diplomat). Gain invaluable knowledge, techniques, and tools to surmount obstacles and achieve personal and financial success today.
"Global Resilience Mastery"
During his presentation, Michael draws on his extensive global experience in overcoming workplace challenges to foster resilience. He shares insights gained from leading high-performing teams in various countries such as the United States of America, the Dominican Republic, Zambia, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Africa through uncertain times. His keynote provides valuable lessons and adaptable strategies, ensuring your team can cultivate resilience and succeed despite obstacles.
"Rather than letting difficulties, traumatic events, or failure overwhelm and drain your resolve, Michael helps you change course, emotionally heal, and continue toward achieving your goals".
-Travis Miller
"Empower Growth, Embrace Change"
In his presentation, Michael emphasizes the profound significance of programs like the Upward Bound/Trio program in our lives. Michael motivates students to take advantage of the resources and mentors that are available. He emphasizes that our attachment to the past delays our future progress. Michael firmly believes that personal development can propel our careers and personal finances. This presentation serves as a stirring call to action for those seeking to make changes today for a brighter tomorrow.
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Michael Dillard's life journey to becoming an Accidental Diplomat is a self-help guide to achieving success in all aspects of your life.
The lessons revealed in this book will help propel you to success.
Career Success:
Secrets to leading a productive team.
Life Success:
Tools to overcome obstacles in life.
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In this compelling, attention-grabber parable, the author tells the story of Marcus and La Toya, a newly married couple living and working in Nashville, Tennessee. Like many young professionals, Marcus and La Toya struggle to make good financial decisions.
Despite the burden of personal loans, credit cards, auto loans, and student loan debt, they are eager to leave an inheritance for their grandchildren. Based on Marcus' Uncle Walter's suggestion, they learn the 5 simple steps to building generational wealth.
