Michael Bortolotto
Inspirational Speaker
Keynote Speaker - Presenter - Author - Mentor
For 38 years, Michael has been an acclaimed international speaker and author who delivers keynote speeches and presentations about inclusion, equity, and diversity. He uses his life experiences, self-developed resiliency, learned knowledge, and the positive rebel's frame of mind to inspire and educate his
audiences through the power of storytelling.
His expertise inspires people to look
beyond one another's misunderstood or
misinformed differences. He teaches his
audience one of two simple mindset
strategies that will help them change
their limited thinking, uncomfortable
feelings, and unjustified perspectives.
So, individuals can embrace socially
challenging moments to develop and
maintain friendly, supportive
relationships in society.
In September 2014, he was honoured with the prestigious
Cathleen Lyle Murray Foundation Award from the American
Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine.
During the of summer 2010, Michael was recognized as
one of the top ten entrepreneur's within the Province of
British Columbia, by the B.C. Community Futures
Corporation and the Western Diversity Corporation.
“Wow! Michael Bortolotto, The Positive Rebel really puts things in perspective! In these
times of overwhelming negativity, stress, and tumultuous change, Michael offers a
different and positive perspectives, and gives us tools to face the challenges of today’s
world that are inspiring and thought-provoking. The result? Less negative distractions
and more focus on dealing with “the world” from a positive point of view. I came away
from Michael’s presentation refreshed and much better prepared to face change.
"Thank you, Michael.”
Bob Anderson,
FortisBC Inc.
"Comox Fire Rescue has had Michael Bortolotto speak at our fire station on numerous
occasions to both our firefighters and students in our youth program. Michael's
message is very educating, inspiring, and on target with our goals. I strongly believe
he has made a positive impact with many of the people who had attended his presentation.
We look forward to working with Michael again soon".
Gord Schreiner, Fire Chief
Comox Fire Rescue
"Michael uses his life experience of living with Cerebral Palsy to capture the attention of his
audience and hold them encaptured while he provides an amazing message of social
inclusion, kindness, respect, diversity, equity, and building resiliency. His audience
members leave his presentation as better people".
Geoff Manning, Superintendent,
Campbell River School District
