Michael is available for public speaking engagements on the topics of generational trauma, shame, and other subjects related to bringing the unconscious to light.

Michael can create speeches for specific situations or can present one of his own presentations (see below).

Michael was a member of Toastmasters International for five years, becoming club president and winning his club’s Toastmaster of the Year award. He is an experienced presenter in face-to-face, online, and hybrid environments.

Testimonials

[Heroes & Ghosts is] “a poignant, aviation-based, family history story relayed with clarity and humour.”

— Jenny Towey, Chair, Weston-super-Mare & District FHS

“What a brilliant talk you gave us yesterday evening. Family history is so much more than the events – it’s also the feelings.”

— Lesley Plant, Chair, Midland Ancestors Kenilworth Group

“The presentation was exceptionally well received with several very positive comments from members in the room saying how much they enjoyed the talk.”

— Peter Barraclough, Publicity Officer, Calderdale FHS

Presentations

Heroes & Ghosts tells the story of Michael’s grandfather, Wing Commander Harold Blackburn MC AFC. This presentation is intended for family history societies and other genealogical research groups, as well as general history and aviation history groups.

For further information on Heroes & Ghosts click here.

The Mechanics of Generational Trauma breaks the seemingly complex world of family patterns down into clear principles and processes.

This presentation is intended for advanced family history/genealogical research groups, as well as trauma practitioners or those dealing with generational trauma in their lives or the lives of those around them.

For further details and costs, please visit Michael’s page on the British Family History Federation website.

To book Michael to present to your organisation, click on the button below.