MICHAEL WEIDOKAL
Helping Leaders Understand What's Coming Next
Economist - Keynote Speaker - Strategic Advisor
Michael Weidokal helps business leaders understand how economic, geopolitical, demographic and technological change will impact their organizations, and how they can prepare for what comes next.
25+
YEARS
Analyzing and forecasting global change
50+
COUNTRIES
Worldwide speaking engagements
500+
CLIENTS
Businesses, governments, financial institutions and more
HOW MICHAEL CAN HELP
A GLOBAL SPEAKER
Bring Clarity to an Uncertain World
Michael Weidokal delivers engaging, thought-provoking presentations that help audiences make sense of the economic, geopolitical, demographic and technological forces reshaping their world. Drawing on more than 25 years of research, forecasting and international experience, he translates complex global developments into clear, relevant insights about what is changing, what could come next and what it could mean for businesses and their leaders.
Every presentation is customized to the audience, industry and event, combining a big-picture perspective with the issues that matter most to those in the room. Whether addressing a major conference, industry association or leadership team, Michael gives audiences a clearer understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead, and how they can prepare for what comes next.
TESTIMONIALS
“We have heard nothing but great things about Michael and his speeches from our members, and thus we invite him back every year to give the keynote speech at our annual industry event.”
CEO of an Energy Industry Association
“The feedback that we received on Michael’s speech was extremely positive and many members commended his knowledge. Our members found there to be great value and insights in Michael’s speech.”
Chief Regional Officer of a Financial Services Association
“We are so lucky to have Michael as a frequent speaker at our annual statewide conference. Our members are amazed at the depth and breadth of his economic and political knowledge.”
President of a State Government Agency
EXECUTIVE BRIEFINGS
A Clearer View of the Forces Shaping Your Business
Michael’s Executive Briefings provide leadership teams with a customized, forward-looking view of the economic, geopolitical, demographic and technological forces that could impact their organization. Each briefing is tailored to the client’s industry, markets and strategic priorities, focusing on the developments that matter most and what they could mean for the organization’s future.
Designed to be interactive and decision-focused, Executive Briefings combine research, forecasts and strategic insights with discussion of the risks, opportunities and potential scenarios ahead. The result is a clearer understanding of a rapidly changing world, and what leadership teams should be watching and preparing for.
FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVE SERVICES
SENIOR-LEVEL EXPERTISE, WITHOUT A FULL-TIME HIRE
Bring Michael's economic, international and strategic expertise directly into your leadership team through one of three fractional executive roles.
FRACTIONAL
CHIEF
ECONOMIST
Michael provides ongoing economic analysis, forecasts and strategic insights tailored to each organization, industry and market. As a Fractional Chief Economist, he helps leadership teams understand how changes in economic growth, inflation, interest rates, labor markets, trade and other economic conditions could impact their business and their future strategic planning.
FRACTIONAL CHIEF
INTERNATIONAL OFFICER
Michael helps organizations navigate international markets, opportunities and risks through ongoing global intelligence and strategic guidance. As a Fractional Chief International Officer, he helps leadership teams evaluate international growth opportunities, geopolitical and country risks, market conditions, trade developments and other factors affecting their global strategy.
FRACTIONAL CHIEF STRATEGY AND FORESIGHT OFFICER
Michael helps organizations prepare for the long-term forces that could reshape their markets, workforce, competitive environment and business model. As a Fractional Chief Strategy and Foresight Officer, he helps leadership teams anticipate economic, demographic, technological, geopolitical and other macro trends and translate them into long-term strategic priorities.
SELECTED ORGANIZATIONS THAT MICHAEL HAS WORKED WITH
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ADVISORY SERVICES
Turn Global Change Into Better Strategy
MACRO
STRATEGY
Prepare your organization for the economic, geopolitical, demographic and technological changes that will shape the years ahead. Michael helps leaders anticipate emerging risks and opportunities and translate long-term trends into practical strategies and better decisions.
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
Gain the comprehensive intelligence needed to make better-informed strategic decisions. Michael provides customized research, forecasts and analysis that help organizations understand their markets, industries, competitors and changing operating environment.
GROWTH AND MARKETS
Identify where your organization's strongest opportunities for future growth are likely to emerge. Michael helps clients evaluate markets, industries and locations, understand changing competitive conditions and develop strategies for expansion and long-term growth.
