I had healed the wounds and psychological impact from a traumatic childhood which is featured in my book, “Discovering Michael: An Inspirational Guide to Personal Growth and Self-Discovery”. However, there was a nagging calling within to discover what life was all about and how I fit in. Inspired by the movie, “Dances With Wolves”, I left a full-time job to travel and volunteer around the world. I came face-to-face with situations that challenged my prior beliefs and ultimately resulted in learning about me and life itself. The talk is a collection of true stories and adventures to engage the participants in a conversational and thought-provoking manner. Links to a video recording of this session along with a podcast.

I was so fortunate to have had the amount of time available to my personal growth and self-discovery in my early thirties. What I am so appreciative is that I made the most during this time, dedicating myself to identifying and dealing with my core issues early on, many of which originated during my childhood, […]