Hello! I’m Mika.

Speaker. Keynoter. Trainer. Consultant. Work-Life Champion of the Universe.

Mika Cross is a widely acclaimed workplace expert, speaker, strategist and innovator.

Best known as a widely acclaimed, award-winning workplace expert, speaker, and strategist with over 20 years dedicated to creating dynamic, collaborative environments where everyone can thrive – Mika offers practical solutions and best practices to improve organizational culture and performance, enhance engagement, and elevate well-being. 

As Seen At…

Featured Work

Watch Me

Mika’s Management Minute by GovLoop

A short video series where Mika shares her tips and tricks for navigating your career and life.

Listen to Me

SXSW Panel Discussion

Remote Work:
A Gamechanger for Rural America

Learn with Me

Designing Work for Wellbeing: Success Skills for High Performing Hybrid Teams, FedAgent

60-minute virtual roundtable with resources.

Read My Work

A Flexible Future, Army AL&T Magazine

Creating cultures that embrace the changing nature of work.

“Let’s consider leveraging the learnings, discoveries and practices from the pandemic, that will help advance the Federal government for the future and truly position it as a model employer for the rest of the world to follow.”

Oversight of Our Nation’s Largest Employer: Reviewing the U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Statement for the Record of Mika J. Cross, Federal Workplace Expert and Workplace Transformation Strategist Before The Committee on Oversight and Accountability Hearing on March 9, 2023

Awards & Recognition

2024 Nationwide Cohort
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

2023 & 2024 Influencer Report
Remote

Innovator of the Year Finalist
2024 US Forces in Business Awards

Rising Star
WorldatWork’s Alliance
for Work-Life Progress

Let’s Work Together

Let’s work together to help your organization achieve success with the right workforce policies, programs, training, coaching and change management strategies to better understand and embrace the Future of Work.

 Consulting & Advisory

Customized strategic advisory services and workplace coaching to strengthen your organization’s culture, engagement, and team performance.

Speaking & Events

Delivering customized and engaging keynotes, presentations and workshops that speak directly to your audience is my superpower.

Training

Effective, interactive, and highly customized training equips your organization to succeed in the flexible, modern world of work.

Testimonials

  • "Mika is a natural, bright, cheerful human resource. Mika was an "early adopter" of Future-of-Work strategies and became a trusted evangelist, despite organizational legacy practices and attitudes. She's made it work and advises others on how to get it done right."

    Ed Cohen
    Developer and Broadcast Host, GLOBALTV Talkshow™

  • “Mika is a true expert and champion for the future of work. Whether you are looking for an inspiring speaker or a committed consultant supporting the transformation of your workforce, Mika brings value and energy to each opportunity she's given to support the long-term success of remote work."

    Tammy Bjelland, CPTD
    Founder and CEO, Workplaceless

  • “Mika is one of my favorite people to work with. Few combine her level of expertise with such great communication, humor and inspiration.”

    Scott Behson, PhD
    Published Author and Professor of Management & Silberman Global Faculty Fellow

  • “Turn your events’ lights bright by including Mika Cross. Mika is a dynamic speaker, facilitator, and workshop designer who will bring her unique style and insights on workforce and workplace issues gleaned from over 20 years in the military, the federal government and the private sector."

    Jason Briefel
    Executive Director, Senior Executives Association (SEA)

  • “Superb instructor! Connects with the audiences, stays on course and engages students with challenging questions and observations.”

    Ralph Charlip
    LFACHE President and CEO of Inspiration Creek Management Consultants LLC and former Senior Executive with the U.S. Federal Government

  • “Mika has an unparalleled depth of knowledge about government flexible workforce strategy, planning, and execution. She combines her understanding of the nuances of what is possible in the federal workspace with great listening skills and an understanding of organizational culture to provide recommendations for how to improve performance and engagement.”

    Sacha Connor
    CEO, Virtual Work Insider

  • "Mika is the kind of presenter (and person) who lights up a room and makes people pay attention! Her great sense of humor dealing with serious subjects allows her to convey information in a manner that truly grabs her audience. As for her expertise in transforming the workforce, she was ahead of the curve long before most of us recognized the possibilities that have now arrived and are before us."

    Todd Wells
    Executive Director, Federal Managers Association

  • "There are very few people who combine the passionate advocacy for work-life balance with the expertise and knowledge of workplace strategy, especially in the Federal market. But it's quite rare for someone to also have the communication skills to go with that passion and knowledge. Mika Cross has it all. Mika has presented at several events that I've put together. She's an engaging and focused presenter whose message resonates with the audience."

    Training Coordinator and Event Planner 

  • “I have been fortunate enough to co-present with Mika on several occasions, but what has been truly amazing is seeing and hearing her as a featured presenter at events I have either organized or attended. She’s engaging, animated, knows her subject and truly connects with her audience. Her presentations always get high marks from her audience because she makes the effort to stay current, and offer real-world, real-time information.”

    Lori Adams
    National Association of State Workforce Agencies