When he was 18, Michael Ivanov dropped his speech class in college and swore he would never speak in public again after a humiliating presentation. Today, Michael is a Game-Changing speaker and Best-Selling author who has impacted thousands of people with his message and charisma. He was born in Soviet Russia and is the grandson of a ‘Siege of Leningrad’ and Dachau camp survivor. He uses this powerful story to draw a beautiful parallel between creating a life of purpose and failing to reach your greatest potential. Raised with timeless principles that once shaped his life, Michael takes his audiences on a humorous yet emotional journey through his story of becoming an author and motivational speaker, revealing how the personal choices we make, the attitudes we carry, and the principles we choose to live by, determine the success of our lives. Through Michael's story-telling, stage props, and personal anecdotes, attendees will learn 11 core principles for extraordinary purpose and living. Attendees will be empowered to lead from the heart, re-ignite passions, and leave an EXTRAORDINARY legacy! 
