Some individuals offer media training without ever having worked in a print or broadcast news center. Many former reporters teach media, but only have experience “asking” the questions. Some firms even offer media training without any actual working experience in front of or behind the microphone. That's like giving flying lessons after a reading a book on the subject. Michael Drake has worked BOTH sides of the microphone.

Michael has worked every position in a broadcast newsroom at television and radio stations from Florida to California. As a reporter and news anchor he has asked the tough questions. As a public information / public affairs officer on the other side of the microphone, he has given scores of interviews, conducted news conferences, and responded under fire in crisis communications situations. He has repeatedly been on CNN, Fox News Channel, NBC Nightly News, and stations throughout California and the western states, as well as international media outlets. He has also been a guest on nationally syndicated radio.

Michael is also an accomplished public speaker and emcee who frequently gives presentations before groups ranging from 20 to 2000. As a professional narrator, with many years of formal training from two of the finest coaches in Southern California, he understands the fine art and science of voice and speech.

Combining his experience in the broadcast media, public speaking skills, work as an on-camera spokesman and formal training in voice and speech, he has developed one of the most comprehensive programs in media and presentation skills training available today.