Speaking & Media
Bring sustainability storytelling insights to your conference or event
Mike Hower, founder of Hower Impact and author of Sustainability Storytelling: Communicate Trust, Brand Value and Better Business, brings nearly delivers engaging presentations and participates in panel discussions on sustainability communication—drawing on nearly two decades as both a journalist scrutinizing corporate claims and a strategist helping companies craft them.
Speaking Formats
Keynote Presentations
Engaging talks on sustainability communication—from the Four C's framework to avoiding greenwashing in high-stakes environments. Available for conferences, corporate events, and industry gatherings.
Panel Discussions
Expert perspectives on sustainability storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategy. Experienced panelist comfortable with audience Q&A and diverse viewpoints.
Fireside Chats
Conversational deep-dives into building credible sustainability narratives, aligning cross-functional teams, and translating strategy into stakeholder action.
Podcast & Media Interviews
Available for podcast interviews, webinars, and media commentary on sustainability communication trends.
Speaking Topics
The Four C's of Effective Sustainability Storytelling: How to balance compelling narratives with credible substance, compliance requirements, and stakeholder context—the framework from the book Sustainability Storytelling.
Avoiding Greenwashing in High-Stakes Communication: Practical strategies for communicating sustainability progress without creating legal or reputational risk in an era of heightened scrutiny.
From Journalist to Strategist: Lessons from Both Sides of the Podium: Insights from examining and crafting sustainability claims—what builds credibility with skeptical stakeholders and what creates risk.
Translating Strategy into Stakeholder Action: How to influence without authority by turning sustainability initiatives into narratives that drive real business and societal change.
Navigating the Compliance-Compelling Balance: Finding the sweet spot between legally sound messaging and communications that actually inspire stakeholder engagement.
Custom topics available based on your event's focus and audience needs.
Book Mike to speak
Contact us to discuss availability, topics, and how Mike can add value to your audience.