I’m Mike Kinney—former pro wrestler, bestselling author, viral TED speaker, and creator of Kinney Confidence™.

For over two decades, I’ve lived what I now teach: reinvention.
I went from body slams under bright lights to rebuilding my life after addiction, loss, and burnout. I’ve stood where many of your people are standing now—stuck, uncertain, and ready for a comeback.

As “Cowboy” Gator Magraw, I performed in front of thousands. But when the lights faded, I faced the toughest fight of all—rediscovering who I was outside the ring. That journey became my viral TED Talk, A Pro Wrestler’s Guide to Confidence (1.6M+ views) and my bestselling book by the same name.

Today, I help audiences remember what confidence really means—
not perfection, not ego—just the daily decision to get back up.

💪 Flagship Keynote

The Confidence Creed: Rebuilding from Burnout, Setback, or Change
A 60-minute, high-energy keynote that helps teams, leaders, and students find the strength to rebuild when life hits hard.

Blending storytelling, humor, and practical tools, The Confidence Creed teaches how to:
✅ Turn setbacks into comebacks
✅ Lead with purpose through change
✅ Reignite motivation when burnout hits
✅ Build daily habits that strengthen confidence

Perfect for conferences, leadership events, and organizations navigating change.

🤼‍♂️ Industry Module

The Business of Being Booked: Sales & Marketing for Wrestlers
Professional development for wrestlers, promoters, and schools who want to treat wrestling like a brand and a business.

This live seminar helps talent:
✅ Build a personal brand that gets them booked
✅ Communicate and sell like pros
✅ Increase merch and appearance income
✅ Think like entrepreneurs inside and outside the ring

Designed for locker rooms, training facilities, and independent promotions ready to level up.

🏆 Why Clients Book Mike

• Viral TED Talk: A Pro Wrestler’s Guide to Confidence (1.6M+ views)

• Bestselling author & certified life coach

• 20+ years of leadership, performance, and storytelling experience

• Authentic, humorous, and unforgettable sessions that move audiences to action

📅 Booking Inquiries

If your team, classroom, or locker room is ready to turn setbacks into comebacks,
bring The Comeback Coach™, Mike Kinney, to your next event.

👉 Book Mike: fill out the form below
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