About Michael
Michael Collins is a long‐time actor, television host, trainer and coach, who teaches Leaders, Teams, Entrepreneurs, Subject Matter Experts, Athletes and Medical Professionals how to embrace their inner star in order to connect with and motivate their audiences.
After graduating from the renowned Second City Training Center in Chicago, Michael performed with several improv and sketch comedy groups in Chicago and Los Angeles. While in L.A., he studied various types of acting at studios such as Lesley Kahn & Co and Howard Fine. He continued to perform on stage and was cast in several independent films and commercials.
Making his way back to his home state of Colorado, Michael found a new passion as a television host when he was cast by Outside Television affiliate, TV18 in Steamboat Springs, aka, Ski Town USA. While entertaining locals and tourists alike, he helped TV18 win awards for Best Morning Show and Best Host, which led to Outside TV casting him in a few of their national shows as a studio co-host and an “on location” tour guide.
Along with hosting, Michael produced and directed multiple shows for television, working with business professionals, entrepreneurs, city officials, musicians and local & national celebrities. His ability to help people deliver genuine, heartfelt performances is what made for must watch television after people hit the slopes.
In addition to his acting and producing experience, Michael also has experience in Sales, Marketing, and HR. After graduating with a business degree from Colorado State University, he found success working with smaller entrepreneurial companies as well as large corporations in industries such as online marketing, FinTech, communications and finance, learning how to work well with leadership while managing successful teams.
It’s this broad range of experience that makes Michael uniquely equipped to be a successful public speaking coach. Navigating these diverse settings has given him hands-on experience in what it takes to engage, manage and motivate teams and stakeholders. He has given hundreds of presentations, webinars, podcasts and keynote speeches and is a two-time presenter at Denver Startup Week.
Training and Consulting Specialties: public speaking, presentation delivery, storytelling & development, team building, leadership presence and media coaching.
“My goal is to understand your needs and then help you tell the stories that will inspire your audience.”
Michael is known for establishing trust with clients, making them feel at ease as they are guided through exercises based on his acting, hosting and improv experience. His philosophy is not unlike improv itself; to meet people where they are, to support and build on their ideas, and to be present in the moment.
“The idea is not to change who you are, but to help you feel more comfortable expressing yourself in your own unique way.”
Each program is customized based on your needs. So, whether it’s one-one-one coaching, a workshop for a small group or team, or an interactive keynote or webinar, we will find the right fit for you.
