STUART MACMILLAN
Keynote Speaker | Corporate Leader | Direct Selling Expert
“Keep Shining Be a Light”
Meet Stuart
Biography:
Stuart MacMillan is a seasoned executive with more than 35 years of management experience, including 25 years in the Direct Selling Channel. His career highlights include leading international expansion as the first International President of Excel Communications and achieving record-breaking success as the first President of Arbonne Canada. As the President of MONAT, Stuart’s leadership helped scale the company to more than $800 million in revenue within its first six years. His success earned him the prestigious American Business Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.
Stuart’s leadership philosophy is rooted in servant leadership, authenticity, and humility. Guided by his faith, he approaches business with integrity and a commitment to fostering meaningful relationships. From his wealth of experience, he is able to speak on overcoming adversity, building high performance teams, 360 degree leadership principles, success to significance and overall success while shining and being a light to those around you.
Stuart offers business consulting, leadership coaching and speaking engagements, addressing topics such as building high-performing teams, scaling businesses, and modeling servant leadership. His insights resonate with audiences across industries, including Direct Sales, any startup opportunities, Real Estate, and Not-for-profits.
FEATURE KEYNOTE: Keep Shining and Be A Light
Stuart MacMillan takes the stage to deliver an inspiring keynote about what it means to be a lighthouse in today's world. Discover how embodying the characteristics of a lighthouse can help you stand tall, guide others through life’s storms, and lead with unwavering strength and purpose. Whether you're striving to make a difference in your personal life or at work, this message is for anyone looking to be a source of light and direction for those around them.
Industries & Expertise
INDUSTRIES:
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Direct Sales & Network Marketing
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Corporate Leadership & Executive Teams
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Faith-Based Organizations
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Higher Education & Universities
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Telecommunications
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Real Estate & Property Development
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Startups & Entrepreneurial Ventures
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Nonprofit & Mission-Driven Organizations
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Personal Development & Coaching
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Sales & Business Development Teams
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Event & Conference Planners
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Leadership Training & Development
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Wellness & Health Product Companies
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Community Outreach & Social Impact
EXPERTISE:
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Servant Leadership
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Direct Selling Strategy
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Scaling Businesses
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Building High-Performance Teams
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Leadership Development
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Organizational Culture
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Work/Life Rhythm & Balance
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Executive Decision-Making
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Overcoming Adversity in Business
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Motivating and Retaining Talent
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Authentic Relationship Building
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Creating Impactful Corporate Culture
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Faith-Driven Business Philosophy
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Change Management & Leading Through Uncertainty
“Stuart Macmillan brought a powerful presence to our leadership summit—equal parts inspiring, insightful, and deeply human. He delivered knowledge with clarity and conviction, while also reaching into the hearts of our leaders to reconnect them with their ‘why.’ He not only helped develop stronger business minds, but more grounded, purpose-driven leaders. Stuart truly was a light—just as he speaks of being a lighthouse for others—and our entire community left with a renewed sense of direction."
—Meredith Cook
Founder, Green Compass Global
How to Keep Shining
Discover how to maintain your light during challenging times.
Stuart MacMillan, a seasoned executive with over 35 years of leadership experience, shares his journey of overcoming personal and professional hardships. Key insights include:
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Maintaining positivity amid challenges
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Strategies to overcome distractions and setbacks
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Mindset shifts for resilience
Leadership Principles
Leadership isn't just about giving orders; it’s about authenticity, relationships, and creating impact. Stuart MacMillan breaks down the five essential principles of leadership that every leader must master:
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Authenticity – Be real. People follow leaders who are genuine.
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Relationships – Build non-transactional, meaningful connections.
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Magic Moments – Create unforgettable experiences that inspire and motivate.
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Hard Decisions – Great leaders face tough choices head-on.
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Celebration – A strong leader always uplifts and celebrates their team.
Why Direct Selling?
Is direct selling over? Not a chance.
Why does direct selling continue to succeed?
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Viral Growth – No other business model scales as quickly and organically as direct selling.
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Community – Unlike traditional business models, direct selling fosters a supportive network of distributors who uplift each other.
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Personal Growth – More than just income, direct selling transforms individuals into the best versions of themselves.
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True Servant Leadership
True leadership isn’t about power; it’s about service. Stuart MacMillan, a seasoned executive with over 35 years of leadership experience, breaks down the essence of servant leadership and how it transforms teams and organizations. Key Takeaways from Stuart’s Approach:
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The power of others-focused leadership
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Why relationships, not transactions, create lasting impact
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How putting people first leads to sustainable success
"Long-term leadership is not about what you can get, but about who you empower along the way."
How to Bee a Leader
When organizations hit a plateau or face change, how do you push forward? Stuart MacMillan, shares powerful insights from an unlikely but inspiring source: the beehive. Key Takeaways from Stuart’s Approach:
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How leaders stay strong and why some fail
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The secret to maintaining momentum in times of change
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What the hive can teach us about building high-performing teams
“The best leaders understand the scent of the hive and how to carry it forward.”
Is Work/Life Balance Real?
Why chasing work/life balance might be setting you up for failure.
Stuart MacMillan challenges the conventional notion of work/life balance, introducing the concept of finding your unique "rhythm" instead. With decades of leadership experience, Stuart provides insights into harmonizing various aspects of life for sustained success and fulfillment.
Key insights include:
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The myth of work/life balance
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Embracing a personalized life rhythm
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Reducing stress through harmonious living
Building High Performance Teams
Unlock the secrets to cultivating teams that excel.
Stuart MacMillan shares his proven strategies for building and leading high-performance teams. Understand the common pitfalls leaders face and discover how to foster a collaborative environment that drives success.
Highlights of Stuart's approach include:
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Identifying and recruiting the right talent
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Motivating team members effectively
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Cultivating a culture of collaboration and excellence
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