Over the years, Mike has spoken at organizations, associations, schools, and colleges about positive psychology, group leadership and public speaking. His most popular talk is about happiness, the science of it, and action steps we can take to rewire our brains for a happier life.

With degrees in both psychology and communication, Mike has taught public speaking at universities including UT Dallas, done improv in Chicago, performed in plays as an actor, and started his speaking experience as a standup in Northern California back in 2005.

His talks are educational and engaging, hopefully making us think for days long afterward. It has been said that happiness is a moral obligation, and you could inflict unhappiness on people like body odor so why not focus on making the world, or at least your network, a happier place?

Mike is also a member of Kiwanis International where he works with college students in one of their sponsored youth orgs, Circle K International. Mike is a faculty advisor for their UT Dallas club and also serves as a regional advisor for their district.