Michael Bungay Stanier
Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of the acclaimed book The Coaching Habit, a step-by-step guide to unleashing the potential of individuals and teams. Through his books, lectures, and workshops, Stanier has established himself as a well-respected thought leader in the fields of coaching, consulting, and leadership development. He has been featured in the likes of The Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes and is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences around the world.
Born and raised in Tasmania, Australia, Stanier earned a PhD in Cultural Studies from the University of New South Wales. After completing his doctoral studies, he moved to Toronto, Canada, where he founded Box of Crayons, a consulting firm that pioneered ‘coaching in a box’. He also launched their coaching and training program, ‘The Coaching Habit’, which today continues to meet the needs of more than one hundred corporations, non-profits, and universities.
In 2007, Stanier released Do More Great Work, his first book. It tackles the problem of too much work and not enough time. The book offers a new approach to discovering and focusing on the work that truly matters amidst a sea of too-muchness. It shows readers how to become more efficient and successful while reclaiming personal agency in the workplace.
Dan Pink raved, “Do More Great Work is an inspired mix of common sense insights, new research, and hard-earned wisdom. An ingenious, practical, and compulsively readable book.”
In 2016, Stanier published The Coaching Habit, which has become a international bestseller and is translated into twelve languages. In it, Stanier provides a no-nonsense, practical guide to transform good intentions into real results. He introduces seven simple yet powerful habits to assess a situation, ask better questions, and develop more productive relationships. His simple and repeatable methodology reveals how to listen, pose thoughtful questions, and provide meaningful feedback.
Bill Gates said, “The Coaching Habit will help you get the best out of those around you, in work and life. It’s essential reading for today’s leader.”
The Coaching Habit has earned multiple awards, including the 2017 Thinkers50 Leadership Award, the 2017 American Book Award, and the 2017 Canadian Coaching Book of the Year Award.
In addition to his books, Stanier is an in-demand speaker on the subjects of coaching, leadership, and productivity. He has been featured in many publications, including the Harvard Business Review, Training Magazine, and the Financial Times, and has given keynote talks in places around the globe, such as Grand Western Canada, The UK, Australia, Europe, and the USA.
He frequently appears as a guest expert on leading podcasts, including the Global Leadership Network’s Coaching Habit podcast, the Harvard Business Review IdeaCast, the Strategy Meets Action podcast, and the British Columbia Policy Forum podcast.
In total, Stanier has written four books, run several highly-successful consulting and coaching programs, and spoken at hundreds of conferences and keynotes. His insight and incredible depth of knowledge make him a source of inspiration for professionals in the fields of coaching, consulting, and leadership development.
