Michael's life mission is "To equip and inspire young people to be the transformational leaders they have potential to be as multipliers of healthy relationships across the world." ELAvate is his brand: Equipping Leaders for AsiaPac! His career in people development started when he became a US Peace Corps Volunteer in Malaysia.He and his network of 60 trainers consults and trains in Senior Leadership Development, World Class Public Speaking, Cross Culture Competence, Sales Productivity, Talent Development, Corporate Strategy and Productivity.Michael is a motivational speaker and Microsoft Asia employs him to speak on the human side of IT and AI for HR , Sales Productivity and Leading Millennials. For 5 years he was the top leadership trainer at Samsung Electronics Leadership Center for well over 800 global directors and managers. Michael is a Vistage Malaysia Resource Speakers for their CEO coaching and round tables. Michael has developed the 6E Coaching Certification Program based on his experience as a cross cultural leader and people developer. Currently he coaches young leaders from Intel, Sanofi-Adventis, Wipro, Sysmex, and a number of young people on a not for profit basis. His ELAvate Presentation Skills Workshop has received 100% positive reviews since its inception. Sales Productivity Consulting and B2B sales training is his forte being honed by over 30 years cross cultural sales training in Asia Pacific. Mr. Griffin has trained and consulted for over 1,000 for profit and not for profits including Microsoft, Samsung Electronics, Sysmex, Emerson, Dell, Mattel, Intel, Reliance India, Caterpillar, Nike, Nokia, DHL, Citibank, ChinaTrust Bank, Akzo Nobel, Pall, American Express, Honda, Pfizer, NOL, GlaxoSmithkline, BHP, GE, IBM, CSR, Boston Scientific, Schlumberger, Reckitt Benckiser, NEC, Reuters, Jones Lang Lasalle, Marriott Hotels, Monetary Authority of Singapore, 3M, Nestle, Philips, Unilever, Exxon, Shell, and Petronas.He has trained leaders in non profits including Temasek Foundation, Man in the Mirror, Raffles Institution, Anglo Chinese Intl School, CIFOR, AGWM, World Outreach, YWAM. He has also taught at Methodist, Anglican, AOG, Baptist, Charismatic and Catholic Churches across 19 Asia Pacific nations.Michael's three biggest loves are his two daughters, Jade and Jasmine, and his wonderful grand-daughter Lara. Michael is a die-hard U2 fan and will go see them at every available opportunity.