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.