“Michael’s style is very interesting…he is extremely helpful…I would refer him to any of my corporate clients in need of a real professional.”
Brent Smith, CPA
President, Insuramax
“If people are important to your business, then you need to attend this seminar! You’ll leave wishing you had learned this information years earlier. Michael is an engaging, dynamic presenter with valuable insights into the ‘people’ part of your business.”
David Jarnagin
CEO, Coolbaker’s International, LLC
Michael Duke has led a remarkably diversified life. He has been in the ministry, sales, corporate management and most recently an entrepreneur and author. Michael is not only a gifted coach; he truly understands people, which is why Michael is so successful at getting to the heart of so many issues. It may have been Michael’s career in the ministry, that served as an important foundation for his success in motivating and managing people.
Michael started out in sales with a national hardware company and went to the top. At age 26, Michael became the youngest district manager in the country. Next a distinguished management career in advertising and later the electrical industry. While accomplishing phenomenal success in his career, Michael earned a graduate degree in Management in 1986. He soon discovered that he had the heart of a teacher and began a parallel career as a college instructor. As a natural outgrowth of his love for teaching and helping others, Michael established his consulting business in 2000 and now devotes his full schedule to writing, consulting and speaking to businesses in the region.
Michael’s greatest passion is people. Some refer to Michael as “Louisville’s best business teacher.” His clients simply refer to him as trusted friend and advisor.” Michael makes his home in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife Laura and their five children.