The Creator

Michael is a coach, trainer and professional speaker, and the creator of AusIDentities — a colourful, engaging and uniquely Australian approach to personality profiling first introduced in 2005. Originally developed to help disengaged and at-risk teenagers better understand themselves and others, the program has since evolved into a widely used framework that supports people of all ages. Today AusIDentities is used across schools, organisations and leadership teams, helping individuals and groups build stronger relationships, improve communication and develop greater self-awareness — all the way from the classroom to the boardroom.

Over the past two decades, Michael has travelled extensively throughout Australia delivering workshops, seminars and keynote presentations in more than 350 schools, along with a growing number of organisations and community groups. Through this work he has helped thousands of people gain practical insights into personality differences and learn how to work more effectively with others. He is the author of several books on personality and has developed a range of engaging resources that support the practical implementation of the AusIDentities framework.

Michael is a highly engaging presenter known for his relaxed, entertaining and often humorous speaking style. His ability to explain complex personality concepts in simple, memorable ways makes his sessions both insightful and highly practical. He is regularly invited to speak to school staff, community organisations and business audiences, including groups such as Rotary, the Lions club and the Red Cross.

Michael has appeared multiple times on ABC Radio discussing personality and human behaviour, and has also featured on community radio and in a range of local and state media publications.