Michael is a serial entrepreneur in entertainment, education and property. He is considered one of the world‘s leading High-Performance coaches for entrepreneurs, business owners and corporate executives. He also acts as an advisor and Board member to companies, governments and academic institutions. He has delivered programmes for and advised many large corporations and governments including: The Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, The UK and Slovakia.. As an entrepreneur he co-founded an entertainment empire which owned the international IP rights to the household-name movie brand Dirty Dancing. He was also the global co-producer of Dirty Dancing On Stage, recognised as one of the most successful live entertainment products in theatrical history. Additionally, he developed, owned and operated many of the world‘s leading entertainment and leisure properties (arenas, convention centres and theatres). The author of The Business of Creativity and Entrepreneurs, Mavericks and Empire Builders, he was also the co–host of Nothing Ventured on Australia‘s Sky News on the Fox network.