Michael Furey
Scientist | Soldier | Storyteller
A scientist by training, an Army officer by experience, and an entrepreneur by instinct, he’s built and led multi-million-dollar businesses, driven 10x efficiency gains, and transformed leaders at every level.
Michael Furey brings scientific rigour, and leadership excellence to some of the toughest industries in the world — military, construction, infrastructure, energy, and finance.
A sought-after speaker, author, and advisor, Michael cuts through the noise with real-world strategies that ignite leadership, drive performance, and deliver results.
As Co-Founder & Chief Research Officer of WeAspire, Michael is on a mission to build the world’s most effective first-time leader training for construction and infrastructure—industries where wrong decisions have multimillion dollar impacts.
A founder of a successful world-first non-profit energy consultancy, the author of two books, and host of Emerging Excellence podcast show.
His Furious Leadership Code—Serve, Inspire, Transform is the foundation of his immersive training programs, designed to turn technical professionals into confident leaders.
Credit: British Army
Off duty Furey
Michael Furey is all about adventure, and family. When he’s not coaching first-time leaders, delivering a keynote, or diving into the latest research on performance,
Michael’s happy place is somewhere lost in the woods on two wheels. When he's not there, you'll find him at the playpark, pushing swings for his two little ones, and soaking up the simple joys (and nappy changes) of fatherhood.
Currently reading Training for Leadership - the OG book on training leaders.
Currently scrolling Carsales app drooling over the latest Range Rover.
Currently listening to The Sport Pysch Show by Dan Abrahams - as what happens in our heads determines everything else.
Currently planning: a Dadventure with some other dads who need an escape.
Currently making: Memories with my kids - because leadership starts at home.
