THE FIRST DISABLED PERSON TO HAVE LED EXPEDITIONS TO BOTH POLES


awarded MBE (JUNE 2023) IN KING’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST for CHARITABLE services to people with Muscular Dystrophy


Delivering bespoke keynote presentations, laced with powerful learning's and anecdotes drawn through the lens of Michael's life

MICHAEL sharES compelling lessons and insights from his polar achievements that move audiences TO REFLECT AND act


Named as one of Britain’s most influential disabled people

Power 100 ~ 2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016



“Michael McGRATH is a phenomenon. He shares lessons in leadership, lessons in handling change and lessons in life, introducing audiences to the possibility of thinking and acting differently”

Sir Kenneth Branagh


Michael McGrath Motivational Speaker - Pole 2 Pole Expedition
Michael McGrath Motivational Speaker

"Michael is an outstanding and inspiring speaker. He joined our Top Leaders Conference and delivered a powerful, inspiring and thought provoking address. We were captivated by his journey, the way he navigated and thought about the (often huge) difficulties he faced and the adversity he has overcome. He really challenged us all to think outside of the box about the journey we face together and how we will achieve our goals.

His story really resonated with our leaders; it was witty, imaginative and often emotional – and presented with panache. The standing ovation was simply testament to the emotion and connection he reached with all of the audience"

 Mike Baker CBE, Director Personal Tax, HM Revenue & Customs


bespoke VIRTUAL KEYNOTES, CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

MOTIVATIONAL TALKS, bite-size webinars, e-learning sessions

pushing boundaries ~ PURPOSE DRIVEN ~ INSPIRING CHANGE

influencing mindsets ~ uplifting employee morale ~ motivating teams


A SHORT VIDEO INTRODUCTION FROM SIR KENNETH BRANAGH


“My grandfather Ernest Shackleton listed the qualities he looked for in a polar explorer AS Optimism, Patience, Imagination, Idealism & Courage. I believe that Michael possesses all of these”

Rt. Hon Alexandra Shackleton



SOME OF MICHAEL’S CLIENTS INCLUDE..