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Empowering EACH PERSON to Build A Respect-Driven Culture

Bring the Power of Respect
to Your Event

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Schools, campuses, and military leaders are no longer “checking the box” when addressing respect, consent, boundaries, bystander intervention, survivor support, and sexual assault prevention. Instead, they are being proactive: bringing experts to speak who inspire and teach "HOW TO" make a positive impact in real-life situations.

"Only Mike Domitrz can address hostile hecklers with respect, knowledge and enlightenment and turn them into advocates."

Debbie Bartholmay,
Alternative School of Elkhorn

Why Respect Matters

Respect is no longer optional — it's the foundation of thriving schools, campuses, and military installations.

Mike Domitrz energizes and equips each person to WANT to ask first, respect the answer, intervene for others, speak up, support survivors, and to hold the highest standards for themselves.

Mike’s most requested keynote (LIVE online 🟣 OR in-person)

THE  KEYNOTE:RESPECT

Creating a thriving school, campus or military culture starts with focusing on each individual — ensuring every person feels respected, valued, and empowered.

Mike Domitrz delivers high-energy, interactive keynotes and workshops packed with practical strategies for consent, respect, building healthy relationships, honoring boundaries, supporting survivors, and preventing sexual assault.

Known for his audience-driven and inclusive style, Mike connects with audiences from 10 to 10,000. He delivers lasting impact as a Hall-of-Fame speaker and subject matter expert.

        Prior to a keynote or workshop, Mike is happy to schedule a call to discuss your school and/or military culture. Mike can tailor each presentation to precisely fit your community.

What Makes This Keynote Stand Out?

Expect surprising insights, eye-opening moments, and interactive experiences that make respect-driven leadership both practical and fun!

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Tailored to Your Event: Mike personalizes every talk with an audience driven experience.

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Engaging & Fun: No boring lectures—this keynote gets your audience involved.

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Results-Driven: Walk away with actionable strategies that stick.

Who gets invited?🤠
🤔Who is the "Bulldozer"
in the office?
Are you the dreaded "FIXER"?🤯
Where you work, is Respect Given or Earned?🧐
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In this keynote, you will also discover . . .

The 7 steps to transforming the workplace experience.

The key to unlocking a place where every voice matters.

The impact of mutuality.

Why "who you are" is your greatest superpower.

How respect catapults performance and results.

... and so much more!

Real Results, Real Success

"I have worked in the field of domestic, sexual and child abuse since 1996 and started partnering (contracting), scheduling national experts, speakers and educators around 2008 after I began working with the Army. In this time, I have had the opportunity to bring in many professionals to Fort Sill to address or Soldiers and leaders or I've attend conferences where I had the good fortune to listen to experts.  Only Mike Domitrz has the unique ability to champion and represent the essence of RESPECT in every aspect of his presentation.  Mike truly walks the walk, he is RESPECT, it is the core of who he is and therefore the way he works with people prior to the training or engagement, during the training or afterward, RESPECT is the central aura. Mike does not talk about RESPECT like it is something over there, it's not a concept for Mike, it is Mike.  RESPECT for Mike is like oxygen for the average person.  He can talk with a trainee in basic training to a General running an installation and Mike is the same, his presentation echoes the same premise and he does not apologize for calling people out in an audience that are making light of the topic or being disrespectful (using humor or sarcasm) or distracting from the message. "

Leslie Pranger Watts
Army SHARP, Fort Sill (OK)

"Only Mike Domitrz can engage students in such intimate conversations by meeting them where they are and never getting flustered with any comment, topic, or question that is presented.  This is the best way I can convey what you do in one sentence but I can honestly say Mike that you are the best speaker I have seen as an educator and I have been in this profession for 29 years!  Your message is such an important message for our young people to hear and it is timeless.  However, it is more than your message-it is your presentation style that is so engaging for our young people. I could go on and on.  I tell so many people about you and your message both personally and professionally."

Jill Petre
Principal, Connects Learning Center (WI)

"I really appreciated how interactive Mike was with the student-athletes.  He related to them very well and they remained engaged throughout the presentation, despite the serious topic.  The scenarios were very helpful in getting the student-athletes to really see that this could easily happen at a typical college party and then get them to recognize a bad situation and empower them to act.  Our coaches have noticed that the student-athletes have been discussing the presentation with their teammates; some even applying the speech to other aspects of their lives.  Our coaches are very happy their teams attended this talk, and I myself have been sharing the information I learned with my own peers."

Kim Blum
Director of Athletics, U.W. LaCrosse

"Mike Domitrz is an authentic force who captivates his audience from the first moment. His “Safer Choices” program is engaging, thought provoking, and practical. Students leave with the tools needed to engage in healthy, safe, and honest relationships. We are thankful for the important work he does!"

Nicole Caylor
Counselor, Trinity Valley School (TX)

"Mike has been presenting to our incoming students for the last five years and he never disappoints! Each year he brings the same great level of energy and enthusiasm which is infectious to all. He has such a unique way of engaging the crowd from start to finish through his use humor and relatability. The presentation, while touching on a very sensitive topic, is entertaining and fun at times, yet also serious, powerful and moving. It’s the perfect way to grab the attention of the audience and educate them on something so important, yet so infrequently talked about. It’s always great to observe how receptive our students are to Mike’s talk, and to know that they will undoubtedly walk away having a solid understanding about consent and bystander intervention. Thank you, Mike!"

Jessica Brannan
Director of Counseling, La Salle University (NJ)

"Mike's presentation really resonated with our high school students. He was authentic - both humorous and serious at the right moments - and afterwards an overwhelming percentage of the students said they would change their future behavior, either by more attentively respecting others' boundaries themselves or by intervening on behalf of someone else who may be in danger."

Isaac Berniker
Head of School, Oakwood School (CA)

"Year after year, we bring in world-class speakers for our members.
Mike Domitrz delivered a powerful presentation that was both captivating and filled with how-to skills for creating a culture of respect. In doing so, he set the bar for our future speakers to strive for."

Philip MacDougall
Executive Director, WINevada

"When it comes to helping us build a culture of respect, Mike Domitrz is our go-to expert. The New World Symphony recently welcomed Mike Domitrz back for a third time. Mike’s seminars have become an integral part of our program each year. His friendly, conversational, and interactive style is very effective and his messaging resonates and stays with people for a long time afterwards."

David J. Phillips
Executive VP & CFO at New World Symphony

"Insightful; very beneficial to leaders,
managers, and people in the organization seen as decision makers.
I wish they all could have been there to understand how things are
and how they need to be."

Jamie K Nelson
Property Manager, Logic Commercial Real Estate Reno

"I am so profoundly thankful that I was afforded the opportunity to learn from and work with you & your team. You are the change we need in this world, in this society, in this culture. The work you do is unparalleled, honestly."

Shannon
U.S. Army National Guard

"Thinking about the words we chose and how we communicate is key in creating a supportive, cohesive, and respectful organization.Culture of Respect opened everyone’s eyes to the ways we might be unintentionally offensive. The program was engaging, thought provoking, and well paced. Everyone was shocked how fast the time had passed! We look forward to having Mike back next year."

Humberto Ortega
Assistant VP, Accounting & Human Resources
at New World Symphony

"I actually came back to my office and just said how amazing it was and that I think everyone could use this type of thoughtful process in their life. Think before you speak or react. Be more mindful of the way you interact with others."

Trish Gomez
Group Sales Manager, Whitney Peak Hotel

"Through an open, honest, fun, and crucial discussion, Mike Domitrz taught us how to think more carefully about our words and actions while creating an inclusive environment for all. Mike Domitrz was the perfect expert to provide us the 'Why' and 'How To' for Creating a Culture of Respect."

Miram Fogel
Manager, Visiting Faculty, Alumni & Fellow Services
at New World Symphony

"Mike makes you think about how your actions affect other people even though that wasn't your intention."

Stephanie A Edmunds
Assistant Director, Maintenance Support Services (UNR)

"Defusing and navigating the affirmative sides of how to build respect."

Sam Haugh
Owner, The Alternative Board (TAB) Reno-Tahoe

"Internationally renowned speaker and critically-acclaimed author Mike Domitrz provides specific how-to skills so each person at all levels of an organization can implement immediately for building a culture of respect. His preparation and mastery of the material has earned him the credibility and trust within Special Operations across the Department of Defense."

Mike Kontio
Former Joint Special Operations Command
U.S. Army Master Sergeant (Ret OR-8)

"Mike’s teaching helps each of us deep dive into the areas we most need to improve on."

Linda Lovie
President, Brokers International Financial Services

"An important message for everyone, in professional and personal areas of our lives. Increasing awareness and understanding of respecting other people in your environment, even when you think you're already doing everything right."

Diane M. Ravenscroft
CPA

"Mike makes you think about how your actions affect other people even though that wasn't your intention."

Stephanie A Edmunds
Assistant Director, MaintenanceSupport Services (UNR)

"Mike gave us the view of looking at the other side on how to fix it, not just what is wrong."

Cary Fletcher
Senior Branded Merchandise Consultant,
Halo Branded Solutions

Go Deeper with Mike’s Online Courses

Beyond the keynote, Mike offers a rich library of online video courses that provide specific how-to skills for strengthening your ability to teach consent, respect, bystander intervention, honoring boundaries, sexual assault prevention, and building healthy relationships.

VIDEO SERIES: Real Topics, Real Tools

Watch. Reflect. Lead.

Building a mutually amazing relationship in the workplace.
Consent in the WorkplaceStudio Recording (No Audience)
Teaching what TO DO.
Define Mutually AmazingStudio Recording (No Audience)
Employees don't feel respected.
Triggering Someone at WorkStudio Recording (No Audience)
Being Triggered.
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Meeting Planners

Common Questions from Meeting Professionals:

What's it like to work with you?

With Mike Domitrz, you get a speaker who loves making your job easier. From providing you an in-depth “Event Details” packet with step-by-step guidelines for answering any questions you could have to sharing promotional ideas that can help market your event to helping you move chairs around (if needed), Mike is happy to be a supportive force for you and your event.

While Mike is a positive, high-energy professional, he brings calm in times of unknown and/or chaos. He’s happy to be your ally for helping problem solve before, during, or after the event.

Tech issue? No problem. If Mike can’t fix it for you, he’ll go on without the originally planned technology.
Session before didn’t go well? No problem. Mike will open with an attention-grabbing strategy that connects to your attendees immediately.
Need Mike to go longer and/or shorter than originally planned. No problem. Since Mike is a not a robotic scripted speaker, adjusting is easy and in fact he loves those opportunities.
Microphone isn’t working? No problem. Mike travels with a backup mic, transmitter, and receiver. Worst case, Mike has spoke in very difficult settings with no Mic. The show will go on!
Want a custom promo video from Mike for promoting your event? No problem. Mike will be happy to shoot a promo video just for your attendees.
Struggle to get evals completed afterward? No problem. Mike has his own evaluation system that brings a very high response rate for audiences completing.

What are you comitted to making happen?

Mike and his team are committed to:

Full Access
Get full access to having any questions answered. We will happy to answer any questions you have and to get you all the materials you could want.

High-End Professionalism
Early to the event, direct communication lines before, during, and after, and a “What can I do for you?” approach is what you get when working with Mike Domitrz.

Setting the Standard
With Mike Domitrz, you get a leader in the speaking industry. Literally. Mike was one of the committee members who years ago helped shape the criteria for the Certified Speaking Professional designation with the National Speakers Association. Mike has had earned that designation for over 17 years now. In addition, respected speakers seek out Mike’s expertise for audience engagement and driving conversations.

Safe, Fun, Engaging, and Thought-Provoking
Past clients have referred to Mike as a “Safe Provocateur.” He challenges you while creating a safe space for each person to look in the mirror at their own beliefs and actions. Once a person is open to the truth of their strengths and challenges, they are more likely open to change and transformation. Mike integrates a balance of humor and hard-hitting discussion – all while reflecting respect throughout.

Inclusive
Very few speakers and experts have had the level of success Mike has had with as great a diversity of audiences as Mike has worked with. From middle school students to college students to parents to all ranks of the military (from just finished boot camp to Admirals and Generals) to corporate leadership, Mike has profound impact with each group. Known for his inclusive approach to culture, race, age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and identity, Mike Domitrz gives you an expert who welcomes each person into the conversation on their terms.

Results that Matter
While some speakers mistakenly focus solely on getting standing ovations, Mike Domitrz is dedicated to providing your audience a transformational experience drawing out each person’s “Why” and then teaching specific “How To” skill sets for implementing the lessons learned immediately throughout their lives. Best of all, Mike provides an evaluation system that reveals the actual behavioral and belief transformations within the audience.

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