The Hard Truth About Becoming A Memorable And Impactful Speaker
(NOTE: I was recently interviewed on the GSD podcast. Thanks to Misha Bleymaier-Farrish for an engaging conversation. To hear our entire conversation, CLICK HERE) QUESTION: What needs to take place to become a proficient and successful speaker? ANSWER: There is a...
The Narrative Edge: Understanding What Makes A Business Story
Storytelling is a hot topic these days. The ability to develop and deliver a compelling narrative can give you a competitive edge as a leader or in the marketplace. But, many people struggle to craft memorable stories because they don’t know the foundational elements...
Business Leaders, Want To Grab Audience Interest With Your First Words? Here’s How…
Do you find it challenging to capture a business audience's attention right from the start? Stories are a terrific way to begin a presentation. Professional speakers and TED talk presenters have the luxury of jumping straight into a story, but business audiences...
How To Love Feedback And Make It Supercharge Your Impact
If you want to improve as a presenter, feedback is essential. When you implement valuable insights into your presentations, make adjustments, and improve your material, your impact will skyrocket. Master this skill, and you will master the art of presentations and...
Ready to Step Up Your Presentation Game?
The Three Pillars Of High Impact Storytelling Will Transform Your Results! Imagine you’re standing before your ideal audience, giving your carefully prepared and rehearsed presentation. If you nail this one, your impact will be greatly enhanced. You’re excited about...
Mayhem to Mastery – How To Benefit From Unexpected Setbacks
Imagine you’re working with a brand new client. This is someone who you were introduced to by a trusted friend, and you want to do excellent work. You’re co-hosting a virtual presentation for this individual. If it goes well, this could be a mutually beneficial...
One Simple Test To Know If Your Business Is True to Its Word
My friend Dan is a top-notch business consultant. Recently he was advising a client on how to effectively demonstrate her company’s value. He told her, “If you tell stories you can effectively demonstrate your vision and mission." Her response? “Dan, we don't have any...
What Is It Costing You To Go AWOL With Speaking Opportunities
Private Jackson is a dedicated soldier, but is having a difficult time with personal struggles. One frigid morning, he makes a rash decision to go AWOL, believing he would quickly be forgotten. But, the military searched for him because his absence caused operational...
The Secret Hack To Increase Your Story Impact
VAKS-inaTe Your Stories To Hack Your Audiences’ Emotions The Question “Michael, what's your deal? What are you trying to sell us?” Leslie’s question was unexpected. Her tone was so aggressive that I froze. My mind went… blank. I looked at the 49 well-dressed women in...
Afraid Of Change? Here’s One Easy Solution For You
It’s a common belief that people don’t like change due to the fear of failure and the potential pain that comes with it. But, is it really change we fear? Consider this: if you’re not in shape and you want to feel better, you crave the change of being healthier. If...
One Easy Way To Alienate (Or Piss Off) Your Audience, And Guarantee Your Message ISN’T Heard
“I know I’m over time, but I’ve got two more points I want to make. ~ A common speaking refrain I was sitting in a room with about 100 other people. The speakers were sharing updates on various activities within our city. The final speaker was clearly over his...
How To Include Your Audience To Craft Stories That Resonate and Engage
Picture this: You're sharing your best story with an audience. You reach a key moment in the narrative, deliver the line and… there's that magical moment when you and the audience sync perfectly. The moment creates a powerful and lasting impression. The Ideal World Of...










Michael’s mission is to help leaders, managers and sales professionals communicate with more confidence, impact, and influence. This passion is born from his own communication difficulties early in his career.
Fortunately, he discovered that public speaking is like riding a bike, swimming or driving a car - it’s a learnable skill. Once he discovered this ‘secret’ he became a voracious student of the craft. He took courses, studied some of the world’s best speakers and storytellers and continues to study presentation and business storytelling skills.
He is hired by companies and organizations, leaders, managers and sales professionals, and TEDx speakers to help them become more confident, impactful and influential communicators.

