MICHAEL BENNER is the author of Fearless Intelligence — The Extraordinary Wisdom of Awareness and the breakthrough self­awareness training, Internal Vigilance, commissioned by the Orange County California Sheriff’s Academy in Anaheim. He is also well known throughout Southern California for his

popular “human potential” talk radio programs on KABC­AM, KLOS­FM, KLSX­FM, KCBS­FM, KRLA- AM, and most recently on KPFK­FM.

Michael left broadcasting as a full­time profession in 1987 to begin his own business, Personal Development Strategies. With offices now in La Quinta near Palm Springs, California, he provides counseling and personal development training to individuals and couples, as well as consulting and training for business executives, managers, and teams. As presented by Michael, Personal Development Strategies include self­awareness and emotional intelligence, stress management, critical thinking, and relationship management. He has also served as the Sports Psychology Consultant for the U.S.C. Women’s Tennis Team and the Burbank Burroughs High School Baseball Team.