Michael is a leading authority on training in media and presentation skills. His methods work for people of all cultures – the result of hundreds of intensive training workshops with thousands of people.

He has special expertise in how to handle difficult issues and difficult audiences, including how to manage a media crisis. He was a television reporter, director and presenter of news and current affairs programmes.

His most recent publication is the critically acclaimed novel Finding the Field: an adventure of body, mind and spirit.

Academic: B.Sc. (Hons) Physics (Canterbury), Dip. Journ. (Canterbury), Dip. Teach., Coastal Yachtmaster, Ocean Yachtmaster (Nav).