Mike Pierce
Vistage Speaker | Professional Speaker & Author – Antartic Mike Speaks | TEC Canada Speaker
“Antarctic Mike” Pierce is a professional speaker, sales trainer, and adventure athlete with a background in sales recruiting and executive search. He has worked with major companies like FedEx, MetLife, and Wells Fargo to help organizations find top sales talent and boost performance. Mike’s unique journey includes becoming one of only 12 people to run a marathon in Antarctica and the first American to complete the Antarctic Ultra Marathon. He has also set world records for the longest continuous spin bike ride and non-stop swim. As a speaker, Mike focuses on helping companies improve recruiting, retention, and sales performance. He holds a B.A. in marketing from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Mike Pierce
Vistage Speaker | Professional Speaker & Author – Antartic Mike Speaks | TEC Canada Speaker
“Antarctic Mike” Pierce is a professional speaker, sales trainer, and adventure athlete with a background in sales recruiting and executive search. He has worked with major companies like FedEx, MetLife, and Wells Fargo to help organizations find top sales talent and boost performance. Mike’s unique journey includes becoming one of only 12 people to run a marathon in Antarctica and the first American to complete the Antarctic Ultra Marathon. He has also set world records for the longest continuous spin bike ride and non-stop swim. As a speaker, Mike focuses on helping companies improve recruiting, retention, and sales performance. He holds a B.A. in marketing from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Mike’s Topics
In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton led the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, aiming to cross Antarctica on foot. Despite being stranded and shipwrecked in one of the harshest environments on Earth, all 27 men survived, largely due to Shackleton’s exceptional leadership. “Antarctic Mike” Pierce’s program, “Leading at 90 Below Zero,” explores the principles that allowed Shackleton’s team to thrive in the face of adversity, sudden change, and pressure. The program covers how to navigate uncontrollable obstacles, create resilient teams, engage employees in difficult times, resolve conflict, and maximize talent, offering valuable lessons for today’s businesses and organizations facing similar challenges.