Michael B.
Consultant, Author, Trainer And Lecturer In Corp Comm.
Professional Value
Michael helps organisations manage crises, reputation and corporate communication through expert consulting and training. Formerly head of government relations for Ford and a financial journalist for Reuters, he advises the Bank of England, Siemens and Nokia on crisis management and media relations. A Fellow of the CIPR and author of 13 communication textbooks, Michael provides senior teams with the tools to handle complex media scenarios with confidence.
Selected Clients
Executive Profile
Michael, FCIPR, MBCI, is a consultant, author, trainer and lecturer in Corporate Communication, Crisis and Issues Management, Media Interviews, Presentation Skills, Creativity, Reducing Stress and Enjoying Life.
He has a high international profile as an inspirational speaker and is the author and co-author of 13 leading communication text books and guides, numerous articles and two popular humour titles. His latest book on crisis and issues management, When It Hits The Fan (Centre Publishing), was published in 2004.
Michael served a commission in the Army and was a survival instructor before working in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as a sales manager for Reuters. After five years in finance and financial journalism he set up and ran the first PR activity for the Institute of Directors and played a key role in putting it on the map. He then spent six years as head of government relations and corporate public affairs for Ford Motor Company Limited before becoming an independent consultant in 1984.
He advises and trains a number of major organisations worldwide, mainly on crisis management, creativity, media interview skills and his popular stress and personal development course: Energy for Life!
Michael lectures and teaches widely on a range of communication and motivation subjects for organisations such as the London Business School, Cambridge University, Cranfield School of Management, the Public Relations Consultants Association, the Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals and many others.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, a Member of the Business Continuity Institute and the National Federation of Spiritual Healers, and an Associate of the Institute of Physics and the Institute of Directors.
Michael is a fanatical sports lover, having competed at top level in five different sports, and is a kickboxing black belt.
He offers training in the following subject areas:
- Creativity
- Media Interview Techniques
- Media Relations
- Rescuing Reputation
- Presentation Skills
- Public Relations
- Internal Communications
- Stress Management & Personal Development
Michael's clients include:
- Association of Business Schools
- Bank of England
- British Council
- BioIndustry Association
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Diamond Trading Company
- Institute of Physics
- Intel
- Nando’s
- Nokia
- Ofgem
- Siemens
- International Paint
Core Competencies
Creativity
Michael has extensive experience as a trainer and speaker on creativity, helping numerous companies and organizations think outside the box and develop innovative solutions.
He advises on techniques to stimulate imagination and facilitate creative thinking.
Inspirational
As an inspirational speaker, Michael motivates and energizes audiences, helping them to develop a positive mindset and achieve their goals.
He draws on his experience in training and speaking to numerous companies and professional bodies.
Crisis, Issues Management
Michael is an expert in crisis and issues management, providing training and planning to help organizations prepare for and respond to crises.
He advises on communication planning, media interview skills, and presentation techniques to protect and enhance reputation.