Keynotes & Workshops
with Mike Klaassen
Clear Frameworks. Practical Insight. Lasting Impact.
Mike Klaassen’s presentations explore the practical competencies and structural ideas that help individuals think more clearly, act more deliberately, and build capable lives.
Mike Klaassen delivers keynote presentations and workshops on the competencies that shape capable lives—from resilience and leadership to writing craft and structured thinking.
His presentations are strategic, grounded, and immediately actionable.
Why Organizations Invite Mike
- Clear frameworks that translate complex ideas into practical action
- Talks grounded in research, experience, and real-world application
- Content that bridges personal development, education, and storytelling
- Audiences leave with tools they can immediately use
Featured Keynote Presentations
These keynote presentations translate core ideas into audience-centered experiences designed to clarify thinking and provide immediately usable frameworks.
Keynote 1 — The Superpowers of Story
For fiction writers and writing conferences
The elements of fiction combine to create stories that move readers, shape perspective, and endure.
Keynote 2 — The Story of Superpowers
For educators, parents, and student audiences
Every life is a story in motion—and the skills you build determine how that story unfolds.
Speaking Topics Based on the Books
Many presentations draw directly from the structured ideas developed in the books.
Scenes & Sequels
The structural storytelling engine behind narrative momentum
Write a Novel That Matters
A structured approach to meaningful, impactful storytelling
Scenes and Sequels: The Engine That Drives Page-Turning Fiction
Most novels do not fail because of poor writing—they fail because of structural instability.
This keynote presents a clear, field-tested framework for building narrative momentum through cause-and-effect progression.
- Understand the difference between scenes and sequels
- Diagnose structural weaknesses
- Build sustained narrative momentum
- Apply a repeatable structural system
The goal is not formula.
The goal is control.
The Superpower Life Skills Framework
A structured model for developing the competencies that shape capable, resilient individuals.
- Resilience and stress management
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Leadership and teamwork
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Habit formation and discipline
- Responsible citizenship
Event Planner Quick Info
Life Skills • Leadership • Writing Craft • Storytelling
Schools • Parents • Writers • Colleges
Keynotes • Workshops • Professional Development
Wichita, Kansas — Available nationally
mike@klaassen.kscoxmail.com
Available Presentation Formats
- Conference keynotes (30–60 minutes)
- Workshops (45–120 minutes)
- School and university programs
- Writing conferences
- Professional development events
Ideal For
- Parents and educators
- School districts and leadership teams
- Writers and creative professionals
- Colleges and young adult audiences
- Civic and professional organizations
Educational Alignment
Programs support long-term development of:
- Leadership and responsibility
- Decision-making and resilience
- Communication and discipline
- Student success and character development
Recommended Programs & Events
School & District PD
Character development, leadership, SEL
Parent & Family Events
Responsibility, resilience, guidance
Writing Conferences
Story structure, craft frameworks
College Programs
Leadership, direction, decision-making
Speaking Bio
Mike Klaassen helps audiences develop the competencies that shape capable, intentional lives.
Through his Superpower Life Skills framework and writing craft guides, he equips audiences with clear, actionable systems.
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Invite Mike Klaassen to Speak
If you are planning a conference, school program, or professional development event, Mike Klaassen would be glad to contribute.
mike@klaassen.kscoxmail.com
Wichita, Kansas (available nationally)
Helping readers build capable lives through structured skills and meaningful stories.