Mike Handcock

Mike Handcock

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  • Don't Leave Any More Money On The Table!
    Feb 22, 2025

    Don't Leave Any More Money On The Table!

    Your content isn’t just a message—it’s a goldmine of untapped opportunities. But too often, I see business owners treat…

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  • A Private Invitation For My Entrepreneur Followers
    Feb 17, 2025

    A Private Invitation For My Entrepreneur Followers

    Most of you know Landi Jac, myself Mike Handcock and the Circle of Excellence Group, but even though you may follow us,…

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  • Stay Ahead Of Competition
    Aug 6, 2024

    Stay Ahead Of Competition

    In today's fast-paced business environment, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just a good idea—it…

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Experience

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    Global Speakers Federation

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    Global

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    Auckland, New Zealand

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    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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    Worldwide

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    Worldwide

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    Auckland, Cape Town, Singapore

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    Auckland, New Zealand

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Education

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    Massey University

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    Activities and Societies: winner of 2 academic prizes

    Business Studies

  • First X1 Cricket & First XV111 Football

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Board Member

    Sage Foundation

    - Present 18 years 10 months

    Children

    Board Member and Activist. SAGE is committed to educating under resourced children and giving wealth generating skills training to their families for creating extraordinary lives. It works in tandem with Thadomal Shahani Centre for Management to build heart centric leaders.

    Through adopting major slums and villages in and around Mumbai. SAGE envisages transforming the world one village at a time and received recognition at the Clinton Global Initiative for this vision.

    Under the…

    Board Member and Activist. SAGE is committed to educating under resourced children and giving wealth generating skills training to their families for creating extraordinary lives. It works in tandem with Thadomal Shahani Centre for Management to build heart centric leaders.

    Through adopting major slums and villages in and around Mumbai. SAGE envisages transforming the world one village at a time and received recognition at the Clinton Global Initiative for this vision.

    Under the aegis of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, through Global Dialogue Foundation, SAGE is working on creating a Unity in Diversity by embracing multiculturism, creating civil society country chapters and building Peace Gardens.

    Known for ethical excellence, its greatest strength is its credibility, visibility and networking base.

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    Board Member

    Global Dialogue Foundation (@Global_Dialogue)

    - Present 15 years 9 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    The Global Dialogue Foundation principal purpose is to:
    Strengthen the role of civil society organizations to promote intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity and inclusion at grassroots level within their own countries and across them globally
    Initiate and promote dialogue and collaboration for increased understanding among cultures and civilizations globally
    Maintain the identity of original traditions; fostering their impact on the development of mainstream society
    Strengthen…

    The Global Dialogue Foundation principal purpose is to:
    Strengthen the role of civil society organizations to promote intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity and inclusion at grassroots level within their own countries and across them globally
    Initiate and promote dialogue and collaboration for increased understanding among cultures and civilizations globally
    Maintain the identity of original traditions; fostering their impact on the development of mainstream society
    Strengthen the voice of the Asia Pacific Region in the debate on dialogue and understanding among peoples and cultures
    Contribute significantly in supporting the work of the UN Alliance of Civilizations
    Improve relations within and between all cultural, ethnic and religious groups, including all minorities, majorities and migrants in the country, preventing persistent tensions and divides via dialogue globally

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    Past President

    Virtual Speakers Association (International)

    - 1 year 1 month

    Education

    The Virtual Speakers Association (International) is under application to become part of the Global Speakers Federation. VSA International is for Speakers, MC's, Trainers, Consultants and Experts; anyone who uses their voice on a one to many basis to create revenue.

    Currently the role for VSAI is siutting on the board of the Global Speakers Federation as the VSAI representative

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    Advisory Board Member

    The Shahani Group

    - Present 18 years 6 months

    Education

    The legacy of the Shahani Group in the education sector goes back more than 100 years to a visionary named Thadomal Shahani, who was an educationist in the true sense of the term. Born in the mid-nineteenth century in a scholarly Sindhi family, he learnt the value of education early. He realized early that the best way to lift people out of poverty was to give them an education. While his devotion to the cause of the underprivileged was exemplary, what set him apart was his definition of the…

    The legacy of the Shahani Group in the education sector goes back more than 100 years to a visionary named Thadomal Shahani, who was an educationist in the true sense of the term. Born in the mid-nineteenth century in a scholarly Sindhi family, he learnt the value of education early. He realized early that the best way to lift people out of poverty was to give them an education. While his devotion to the cause of the underprivileged was exemplary, what set him apart was his definition of the word ‘education’ – he wanted to go beyond the usual ‘qualifications’-oriented education system and instill in his students a certain curiosity and willingness to learn.

    His sons & grandsons continued this service in the cause of learning and helped to found more than 24 iconic colleges in Mumbai, including Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, HR College, KC College and National College.

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    Chair of the Global Speaking Summit 2018 & 2024

    Global Speakers Federation

    - Present 7 years 9 months

    Education

    www.gss2024.com - Current Co-Chair along with Landi Jac for the Global Speakers Summit (SOLD OUT) to be held in Bali in September 2024. Was Co-Chair for the GSS2018 held in Auckland and followed up by co-chairing the rescued Plan B Summit in Swakopmund in 2020.

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    Vice President

    Global Speakers Federation

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Education

    The Global Speakers Federation exists to provide support and resources to leaders of Speaking Associations around the world. If your association would like to join the Federation in order to strengthen worldwide recognition of the speaking profession; gain and share knowledge on forming, managing, and leading speaking associations; and, build a global community of like-minded people to encourage alliances, connections, and support networks.

Publications

  • Entrepreneur X Factor 2020

    Worldwide Business Intelligence

    The Secret to being an Awesome Entrepreneur

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  • Conscious Leadership: Thrive In The New Worlds Business Eco-System

    Worldwide Business Intelligence

    The management books of the 1960s served their purpose. The Leadership Guru's of the 1990s had their day. Times have changed and so has Leadership. Every human on this planet is a born leader, full of untapped potential to make a mark, build an organisation, achieve something profound or make the world a better place. Unfortunately, almost nine in ten leave an imprint that does nothing for the world and even creates a negative legacy.

    In Conscious Leadership, Mike Handcock and Landi Jac…

    The management books of the 1960s served their purpose. The Leadership Guru's of the 1990s had their day. Times have changed and so has Leadership. Every human on this planet is a born leader, full of untapped potential to make a mark, build an organisation, achieve something profound or make the world a better place. Unfortunately, almost nine in ten leave an imprint that does nothing for the world and even creates a negative legacy.

    In Conscious Leadership, Mike Handcock and Landi Jac have put forward the view, that to be conscious, one must be prepared to do the deep inner work within oneself. That the role of the leader is three things, the management of energy, environment and enterprise in balance with one another. This formative work heads deep into human potential and new science, whilst supported by ancient wisdom, practical application and broadening the view by asking the questions most people never ask themselves, or their colleagues. Conscious Leadership is truly a blueprint for people who want to thrive in the mid 21st century.

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  • Truthseekers

    Rock Your Life Publishing

    David Clark and his business partner Rocko Rizotto have uncovered the biggest question is history:
    Did Jesus have a child?
    Led by the mysterious Hooked X clues left by the Templar Knights in Cambodia and the USA, the team meet up with the stunning Abbey Bec in Cape Town and pursue the answer to its roots in Crete. But the 13 families that rule the modern world have other ideas. Clark, Rizottoand Bec may have bitten off more than they can chew - leading to a climax that tips history on…

    David Clark and his business partner Rocko Rizotto have uncovered the biggest question is history:
    Did Jesus have a child?
    Led by the mysterious Hooked X clues left by the Templar Knights in Cambodia and the USA, the team meet up with the stunning Abbey Bec in Cape Town and pursue the answer to its roots in Crete. But the 13 families that rule the modern world have other ideas. Clark, Rizottoand Bec may have bitten off more than they can chew - leading to a climax that tips history on its head and turns up something even Clark never believed possible.

    Based on actual records of the Templars, Hopi Indians and Minoans, with other historical data and alternative archaeology, Thruthseekers is a thriller with soul that will have you wondering what is real and what have been lies you may have lived by.

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  • What if you were GOD?

    Rock Your Life Publishing

    What if you were God? is the result of five years of travel and research from Egypt to Greece to Asia and South America. It is an inspirational journey as well as a straightforward detective story — peeling away preconceptions about life to determine what may by our purpose, and challenging us to move beyond individual concerns to contribute to wider causes. Mike Handcock’s understanding of music, personal development and spirituality show the way that readers can play a bigger game with their…

    What if you were God? is the result of five years of travel and research from Egypt to Greece to Asia and South America. It is an inspirational journey as well as a straightforward detective story — peeling away preconceptions about life to determine what may by our purpose, and challenging us to move beyond individual concerns to contribute to wider causes. Mike Handcock’s understanding of music, personal development and spirituality show the way that readers can play a bigger game with their lives.

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  • Can You teach a Goat to Dance?

    Reed Publishing

    Getting the best out of your life and your work

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Projects

  • Dreamcatchers (2010)

    Dreamcatchers is a Full Length Feature film released in 2010 in 27 cities in 55 days.

    It was Produced/ Directed and Written by Mike Handcock.

    The film traces 9 ordinary people who are living extraordinary lives and the reasons this is happening in our time, more than any other time in history.

    In 2015 it was licensed to QTV which beamed it to 500,000,000 devices globally as part of their scheduling.

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  • Soul Journeys Travel Testimonials

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    Testimonials from clients regarding one of our companies - Soul Journeys

    Other creators
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  • Testimonials from our clients

    - Present

    This video is a sample of over a dozen client testimonials

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  • Our Mission

    - Present

    We are creating the Number 1 team of Conscious Entrepreneurs on the planet.

    Other creators
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  • The Number One Challenge for Entrepreneurs

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    Ever wondered what the Number One Challenge for Entrepreneurs is? This project brings together the insights from international authors and entrepreneurs Todd Hutchison, Mike Handcock and Dave Rogers

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Honors & Awards

  • Top 100 Influential Personalities 2022

    Hoisner Group

    The Hoisner Group is a European magazine company. In 2023 they seleceted what they felt were the top 100 Influential Personalities of 2022.

  • Finalist 2022 Global Customer Centricity Awards

    Arcet Global

    Customer Centricity World Series, a celebration of some of the most Customer Centric Organisations from around the world. Featuring award winners from both our Regional Awards – The European Customer Centricity Awards and the North American Customer Centricity Awards.

  • Best Eco-Conscious Leadership Development Specialists 2020

    APAC Business Awards

    The APAC Business Awards is returning for its 5th year to commend the outstanding achievements of businesses owners and entrepreneurs from across the Asia Pacific region. It recognises outstanding businesses across the Asia Pacific region.

  • Global Presidents Award 2020

    Global Speakers Federation

    For outstanding service to the Global Speaking Industry

  • Educator of the Year 2018

    NSANZ

    Voted as the Speaker who provides the Number #1 Educational Content in the Country

  • Life Achievement & Membership

    NSANZ

    For services to speaking around the world over 15 years

  • Speaker of the Year 2018

    NSANZ

  • Speaker of the Year 2017

    NSANZ

    Voted the best speaker in New Zealand by the National Speakers Association

  • Global Speaking Fellow

    Global Speakers Federation

    One of only 26 of over 20,000 global speakers to have performed at the level to be given this accreditation.

  • Speaker of the Year 2014

    NSANZ

    The best Speaker in New Zealand

  • Speaker of the Year 2011

    Corporate Events & TIME

    Mike was voted the people's choice winner of Speaker of the Year form over 75 nominees.

  • Extraordinary Life of the Year 2008, 2009 & 2010

    XL Results Foundation

    Mike was a finalist in the 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 awards - although he never won the award.

  • Business Person of the Year 2009

    NSANZ

    After winning this award in 2007, Mike won this award again in 2009. It is interesting to note that his nomination was disallowed in 2008 as a previous winner. The award no longer exists.

  • Inspirational Speaker of the Year 2009

    NSANZ

    After winning this award in 2007, Mike won this award again in 2009. It is interesting to note that his nomination was disallowed in 2008 as a previous winner. The award no longer exists.

Organizations

  • Global Speakers federation

    New Zealand Representative

    - Present

    The Global Speakers Federation champions, supports and provides resources to help develop and grow associations of professional speakers worldwide. VALUE PROPOSITION Strengthen worldwide recognition of professional speaking within the meetings industry. Provide support to member associations on forming, managing, and leading associations, including sharing best practices. Build a global community of like-minded people to encourage alliances, connections, and support networks. The GSF…

    The Global Speakers Federation champions, supports and provides resources to help develop and grow associations of professional speakers worldwide. VALUE PROPOSITION Strengthen worldwide recognition of professional speaking within the meetings industry. Provide support to member associations on forming, managing, and leading associations, including sharing best practices. Build a global community of like-minded people to encourage alliances, connections, and support networks. The GSF currently comprises 13 independent speaker associations representing 15 nations and individuals from over 20 countries.

  • Buy 1 Give 1

    Life Member

    - Present

    In 2007, a group of small business owners imagined something special. They asked, “What would happen if we all gave back just by doing the things we do every day?” Answering that simple question inspired them. It took 3 years to design the systems and processes necessary to make it work and scale accordingly. And now, over 1,600 businesses from around the world are part of this initiative, making a great impact each and every day. B1G1 is a Social Enterprise and non-profit organisation with a…

    In 2007, a group of small business owners imagined something special. They asked, “What would happen if we all gave back just by doing the things we do every day?” Answering that simple question inspired them. It took 3 years to design the systems and processes necessary to make it work and scale accordingly. And now, over 1,600 businesses from around the world are part of this initiative, making a great impact each and every day. B1G1 is a Social Enterprise and non-profit organisation with a mission to create a world that’s full of giving. Unlike conventional giving models, B1G1 helps small and medium sized businesses achieve more social impact by embedding giving activities in their everyday business operations to create unique Giving Stories. Every business transaction (and as a result, your everyday activity) can impact lives from as little as just 1 cent.

  • National Speakers Association (NZ)

    GSF Representative & Boardmember

    - Present

    The National Speakers Association of New Zealand (NSANZ) was formed in 1994 by speakers building businesses talking to different audiences. Following the model set up by Cavett Robert in the USA, we are an association committed to Ethics, Eloquence, Expertise and Enterprise. NSANZ is committed to professionalism in our industry. We know that Speakers affect their audiences and together we make a difference in the world we live in. Your enthusiasm, commitment and goals need the support of…

    The National Speakers Association of New Zealand (NSANZ) was formed in 1994 by speakers building businesses talking to different audiences. Following the model set up by Cavett Robert in the USA, we are an association committed to Ethics, Eloquence, Expertise and Enterprise. NSANZ is committed to professionalism in our industry. We know that Speakers affect their audiences and together we make a difference in the world we live in. Your enthusiasm, commitment and goals need the support of others working on similar paths.

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