Mastering the art of storytelling to drive change.

Speaking

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Michael is a versatile keynote speaker and program panelist who appears at event settings in corporations, conferences and classrooms. He loves the small group just as much as the big room – and he can customize content to comfortably match any organization’s goals.

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MAIN TOPICS

UNRIGGING THE SYSTEM - UNLOCKING CONGRESS

Government Dysfunction and How We Repair It

THE STATE OF AMERICAN MEDIA

Challenges and Solutions for Newsmakers and News Consumers

AMERICA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY

How We Increase Degrees In Order To Strengthen Our Communities

MASTERING THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

Distilling the Mission - Connecting Your Passion

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Testimonials

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ANTHONY T. WILSON
Director of State Government Affairs, Microsoft Corporation

“Speaking to a packed hall at Microsoft, Michael’s insightful presentation on American media and democracy inspired a passionate exchange of questions, comments and common sense answers. He was terrific.”

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AMY STOKEN
Chicago Regional Director, American Jewish Committee

“Michael’s speech on ‘Brexit and American Populism’ was a fascinating look at recent international political trends – and what it means here at home. The Q&A would’ve continued on for another hour if we’d had the time!”

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DICK SIMPSON
UIC Professor and Former Chicago Alderman

“Michael Golden gave a great presentation on Congress and its faults to an audience of 150 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Students, particularly, were thrilled by his talk and inspired to work for reforms.”

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OREN JACOBSON
National Budget Chair, New Leaders Council

“Michael’s presentation to our Chicago Fellows was the perfect ticket in the midst of the dramatic 2016 election cycle. He not only delivered an accessible diagnosis of our government’s systemic problems and a logical menu of solutions – he also kept our folks engaged on the topic from start to finish.”