Michael Teoh Su Lim

Founding CEO

Thriving Talents

Michael Teoh Su Lim is a globally recognized speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and the Founding CEO of Thriving Talents. With over a decade of experience empowering 30% of the world’s Fortune 500 companies across 41 countries, Michael brings a rare fusion of corporate success and deep empathy for the mental health challenges faced by executives in fast-paced environments.
Named Malaysia’s Best Employer of the Year (2024) and Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2019) by The Star’s Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA), Michael has built a purpose-driven business culture that prioritizes well-being without compromising performance.
At just 21, he closed USD $12 million in deals — and by 24, became one of the youngest board members in a government-linked organization. But beyond his high-performance credentials, Michael is a passionate advocate for mental resilience, emotional regulation, and work-life sustainability, especially among C-suite leaders and high-potential professionals under pressure.
Recognized twice as a National Youth Icon by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, and a 2x TEDx speaker featured on CNN and BBC, Michael now shares practical, relatable insights on preventing burnout while staying productive building emotional intelligence in leadership and fostering psychological safety in high-performance teams
Whether delivering keynote addresses or closed-door sessions for top leaders, Michael’s style is honest, energizing, and actionable — driven by the belief thatmental wellness is not a luxury, but a leadership strategy.