Michael Weidokal
Michael Weidokal is a world-renown author, speaker and global economist. In 2003, he founded the ISA group of companies, including ISA-International Strategic Analysis and ISA Advisory. His writing has appeared in many of the world's leading media outlets, and he is a frequent speaker at events around the world.
Michael has spoken at conferences, events and business meetings in more than 35 countries around the world. His keynote speeches and webinars cover a range of topics, including the outlook for the economy, the potential for rising geopolitical risk levels and the impact of technological and societal change.
For more than twenty years, Michael has been the lead author on many of the world's leading geopolitical, economic and business publications through his firm, ISA. In addition, his latest book, The Coming Decline: A World Without Economic Growth, was published in the spring of 2024.
Michael has provided coaching and advisory services for many of the world's leading businesses and multinational institutions. His coaching and advisory services are used to educate organizations on how macro-level economic, technological, political and demographic changes will impact their future.
THE OUTLOOK FOR THE DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL ECONOMIES
Michael is best-known as a speaker for his annual speeches on the outlook for the global economy. His speeches detail the current state of the global economy, as well as the outlook for the economy over the near-term and the long-term.
THE OUTLOOK FOR GEOPOLITICS AND POLITICAL RISK
Michael's speeches incorporate the impact that geopolitical trends will have on the economy. This includes an assessment of the geopolitical issues impacting the economy today and those geopolitical changes that could impact the economy in the future.
THE IMPACT OF MACRO-TRENDS ON THE ECONOMY AND YOUR BUSINESS
In his speeches, Michael covers a range of macro-trends that will shape our world in the coming years. These macro-trends include technological advancements, demographic decline, environmental change and threats to globalization.
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.
Energy Industry 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.
State Government Agency
The feedback that we received on Michael’s speech was extremely positive. Our members found there to be great value and insights in Michael’s engaging speech.
Financial Industry Group