Creator of the Free-Range Thinking technique to simplify complexities

Quote: "We are all good at making problems complicated. Free Range thinking can make you good at making problems simple."

Expert: Speaker, teacher, speech coach, expert witness, energy economist.

For more than 25 years, Michael Alexander has been helping to solve problems using the techniques he used as an expert witness to successfully explain energy economics for leading edge companies. He has shared his knowledge and techniques as a speaker, teacher and professional witness coach through hundreds of speeches that both educate and entertain.

Born into a theatrical family, the son of the inventor of the bar code, he has a well-rounded education and is a highly skilled economist for whom free-thinking and problem solving comes naturally.

The premise of Michael's work is that while most people believe that for the best results, one must think "outside the box," Michael is able to work through the problem inside and outside the box and apply his 'free-range' no-nonsense approach to any situation. He can simplify and explain the most c omplex subjects to audiences whose knowledge runs from little to expertise. His 'free-range thinking" approach is the foundation for solving problems.

He has mastered techniques that can help you solve problems and provide you with the skills and tools to communicate the outcome easily and effectively. His techniques can help achieve excellent results both in the workplace and at home.

His clients include inventors, development teams, expert witnesses, teachers, managers, and even parents, who have benefited from his talks and private coaching sessions.

As an expert witness in dozens of court cases, he has helped win favorable judgments, demonstrating his uncanny ability to reduce complex ideas to their basic principles that results in better understanding and creates trust.

Michael's keynote speeches cover a variety of topics related to problem solving, clear communication and revolutionary thinking. His talks are interactive, engaging and his system is easy to apply.

Professional Qualifications:

Graduate of:
    Cornell University (B.A.),
    Washington University (M.A.), and
    The University of Minnesota (Ph.D.)


Teaching and professor positions:
    Washington University
    Babson College
    Bentley College
    Roosevelt University
    Walden University
    Member of Toastmasters International


Services

    Speaking
    Expert witness coaching
    Speech coaching
    Mediation
    Master of ceremony



Employer and Client list

    Southern California Edison
    Minnesota Department of Public Service
    Boston Edison
    Northern Trust Bank
    Panda Learning Center (Panda Restaurant Group)
    Internal Revenue Service
    Montery Highlands Middle School
    FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
    Toastmasters' Founder's District



What clients say:

"Michael's speech was both a mind-opener and a heart-opener to me. He helped me understand the things that are important to me in ways I never would have without his help." Rev. Daniel Huston

"I know many people who love to talk and many of them have interesting things to say, but Michael takes a moment to pause, collect his thoughts so he can deliver his best message. As a result, unlike others, the audience has a better understanding of his message and the reasons behind it." Glenn Yasukochi, Investment Councilor

"Michael is a consummate teacher, as demonstrated in his patience and skill in instructing middle-school students to excel in a mock trial competition. Michael is able to take complex problems and explain them in plain language that can be comprehended even by sixth graders." Allan Johnson, Attorney, Mock Trial Coach, And Head Of EIX Ethics Investigations Group

"I had the fortune of observing Mike work with witnesses on a mock trial competition. It takes a unique aptitude to absorb complicated material and testify as a witness. Mike's exceptional talent is his ability to transcend that skill set and teach others to provide succinct and effective testimony in a courtroom setting." Jeff Renzi, Attorney

"I have known Dr. Michael Alexander more than twenty years, and have attended more than a dozen of his presentations. Dr. Alexander is always concise, and is able to make the most difficult problems clear. Besides being one of the world's foremost experts on the economics of energy, he is also a great story teller and showman." Stuart Goldbarg, Author of A Self Made Man, Bootleggers on Ice, and The Good Scouts, The Treasure of the Copper Scroll

"Michael has been my mentor since my Toastmaster days. He has taught me how to come out of my shell and become a confident public speaker. He has helped me develop into a good leader which helped me in my professional role as a Team Lead." Chandrasekhar Kiron Molleti, Former Toastmaster's Area Governor

"Michael Alexander is a throw back to the days when society valued verbal communication. 'Dr. Mike' uses his wit, his vast knowledge, and his unique perspective on life to teach, to explain, and to humor anyone and everyone he communicates with." Rudy Fuentes, Montery Highlands' Teacher

"I have known Michael since 2009 when Michael was the mentor for our newly formed Panda Toastmaster Club. With his excellent leadership, deep knowledge, and effective communication, he helped to guide our club in to how to run meetings and maintain members. He is continuously helping our club to grow stronger every year and most importantly that he inspires our club members to become a better and more effective communicators. Personally, I think of Michael as a life time mentor. I am grateful for what he has done for me and I thank him so much for helping and guiding me in many ways." Demi Tran, President Panda Toastmasters.

"Michael Alexander has been a colleague of mine for more than 10 years. We worked closely in our organization mentoring and inspiring other speakers to success. His witty but sophisticated sense of humor is refreshing. Michael's biggest asset is his ability to engage and keep an audience's attention. He has a knack for imparting knowledge but leave you wanting more." Jeffrey L. Washington, Motivational Trainer/Speaker/Coach


Michael's contact information

Email: Michael@AlexanderTalks.com