Michael Penkethman is a passionate and versatile business consultant and mentor who has helped individuals and businesses record huge successes and impressive growth patterns for more than two decades. He is a seasoned expert with an enviable track record of creating and delivering dynamic effective communications, trust-centered education and effective sales training seminars while also providing leadership development and competency-building skills. His love for teaching and impacting lives has kept him at the forefront of constantly seeking out opportunities and platforms to share his knowledge with thousands of enthusiasts and professionals alike at public gatherings and private coaching sessions, all in an effort to arm them with vital information and skillsets needed for future success and independence. Michael is well-known for his achievements over the course of a career that witnessed highly significant breakthroughs. He has personally grown several successful businesses with large workforces, loyal and teeming clientele and increased revenue generating sources. His unique, results-driven approach and sense of urgency has produced multiple successful business ventures with one valued at millions of dollars.Michael has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Scranton. He is an honor graduate from the United States Marine Corps Boot Camp, (Paris Island, South Carolina) and a recipient of numerous awards and recognition for sales production and business growth.He is currently the Founder of Pilotage Group, LLC, a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that specializes in Leadership Excellence, Effective People Management, Performance Improvement, Team Building, Advanced Soft Skill Training and Project Consulting.