DRILLING THROUGH MOUNTAINS

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DRILLING THROUGH MOUNTAINS •

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it’s time to
wake up

Most speakers only entertain. Mike is a youth speaker who motivates and equips students to live a life they’re proud of.
His keynotes and school assembly presentations help students think deeper, act with kindness, and take ownership of their future through leadership and a growth mindset.

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your students deserve more than a pep talk. they deserve to live a life they’re proud of.

You need someone who gets your students. Someone who will actually reach them. Mike’s been in the trenches for over 3 decades. He speaks their language, shares real stories, and creates moments that stick. He’s not here to entertain and disappear. He’s here to shift the culture.

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Whether you're planning a school assembly, youth conference, or leadership event, Mike brings the clarity, energy, and connection students need. If you’re ready to shift the atmosphere and spark real change, reach out today. Mike personally reviews every inquiry and he’s ready to help.

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LIVE A LIFE YOU’LL BE PROUD OF

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NO MORE WASTED MOMENTS

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NO MORE WASTED MOMENTS •

MEET MIKE

Mike Hall is a youth motivational speaker who’s spent over 3 decades mentoring, coaching, and standing in front of students who don’t just need inspiration. They need someone real. Growing up, Mike wrestled with insecurity, bullying, and family struggle, including watching his brother go to prison. Those experiences didn’t disqualify him — they shaped him. Today, he uses powerful storytelling, humor, and real-life tools to help students see their own value, take ownership of their choices, and live a life they’re proud of. Mike’s not here to impress. He’s here to connect, equip, and leave lasting impact.

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bring
mike in

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When students hear Mike speak, they don’t tune out. They lean in. They engage. They leave different. From keynotes to assemblies, Mike has mastered the craft of fostering moments of clarity, connection, and lasting change. Whether your students are facing tension, apathy, or just need a spark, Mike brings the experience, empathy, and energy to meet the moment. If you're ready for something different, it’s time to bring Mike to the stage.

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drilling through

mountains

A meaningful life doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built. Moment by moment. Choice by choice. Voice by voice. In this powerful and practical guide, youth speaker Mike Hall flips the script on empty motivation and gives students real tools to shape a life they’re proud of.

Using the true story of a man who carved a path through a mountain with only a hammer and chisel, Mike challenges readers to do the same with their own lives, using Voices and Choices as their tools.

This book isn’t about hype or hype reels. It’s about resilience, growth, and the discipline of doing the right thing even when it’s hard. Through honest stories, humor, and a call to drop comparison and pick up purpose, Drilling Through Mountains will push students to stop chasing attention, and start earning admiration from the people who matter most.

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    INSPIRING

    You changed my life for the better, Mike. I truly mean it. Your analogy really touched my heart.

    – MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT

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    UPLIFTING

    The message was exactly what our students needed to hear. I’ve had great feedback from students, parents, and facultY! Mike made me feel like a hero for just bringing him into our school.

    – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

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    ENCOURAGING

    You came to my school today… I really took it to heart. It made me feel like I’m not alone and people understand.

    – TEENAGER

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    IMPACTFUL

    There was a lot of stuff bothering me but after what you said you really helped me…if it wasn't for that speech I don’t know where I would be in a year. You saved me with that speech.

    – HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

TOPICS
tO IMPACT
EVERY STUDENT

Each experience is built to connect with students on their level—with humor, story, and practical tools they won’t forget. Whether you’re focusing on leadership, school culture, or personal growth, these talks go beyond inspiration. They help students live it out. Choose the message that fits your school best, or let Mike tailor it to the moment your students are facing.

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DRILLING THROUGH MOUNTAINS

Forty-five minutes of the most straightforward, compelling and captivating strategy that any 12-year old or young adult can implement TODAY to make TOMORROW what they always dreamed it would be.

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2 WORDS OF ELITE LEADERS

A failproof framework that young people can take with them into the future as elite level leaders. When you become a 2-word leader, those you oversee won’t be able to imagine being led by anyone else…

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THE CHOICE IS YOURS

Stopping underage drinking in its tracks! Kids will NOT listen to a presentation on this topic unless they BELIEVE the speaker understands THEIR WORLD…

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