Mike Marsteller has been speaking at school assemblies and student leadership conferences for the past five years. His message has empowered teens throughout the U.S. to recognize their potential and take steps to thrive.

Mike is known for using his compelling story to teach students how to turn their obstacles into opportunities. He believes every student has the power to take charge of their success and use empathy to lift others up in the process.

His authentic speaking style and laugh out loud humor keeps your audience engaged and sets the tone for life-changing takeaways.

Mike is a leader in the community and the founder of a non-profit organization, HCM Foundation, that helps cancer patients and their families pay household bills while undergoing treatment.

He is a graduate of Slippery Rock University and is an avid runner, cyclist, and four-time Ironman triathlete.

S.T.R.I.V.E. to THRIVE

Audience: High School Students
Format: School Assembly & Student Leadership Events

This program will give your students a fresh perspective and equip them with tools they need to be successful in school and life. Mike teaches students how to:

• Find positive meaning in life despite difficult events
• Take ownership of the choices they make
• Set high goals and achieve them
• Maintain healthier friendships

Mike takes these topics and uses the word S.T.R.I.V.E. to break it down into categories students can relate to and put into their own perspective:

• Stay curious to your passions
• Turn obstacles into growth opportunities
• Recognize your strengths
• Inspire others with empathy
• Value people and experiences
• Emerge stronger from fear, failure, and criticism

This program will get your students to think, take action, and get results.