The 'other' Michael Jackson is back in Lancashire

Preston-born Michael is a renowned public speaker who has travelled around the world talking to businesses and their staff.

His speciality – change.

Which is just about perfect for these constantly changing and uncertain times caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Of course, Michael shares his memorable name with a certain late superstar singer and performer.

In fact he styles himself as the “other” Michael Jackson.

And, yes, he has heard all the “Whacko Jacko” jokes.

Now he is back in Lancashire for the first time in 30 years and is enjoying the experience.

Michael said that during his travels he was often aware of negative comments on social media about Preston.

He said: “It’s a great place with great people. I have missed the Northern friendliness.

“It has been a hell of a journey but I’m back and enjoying it. Everyone is so nice and so friendly.

“I am talking to businesses already and everyone in this great city seems to be pulling together to get through the crisis.”

Michael has more than 30 years of strategic business, marketing and communications experience and has spoken at 2,700 conferences in 46 countries.

Audiences have ranged from factory workers to heads of state like Nelson Mandela.

He has now returned to the UK from South Africa owing to family reasons and plans to carry on inspiring and helping businesses through these difficult times.

Michael was London educated and trained in business strategy development and communication.

As he went into companies to talk to them about where their business was at currently, and where it could be, he found it came naturally to him.