Michael Reed is an internationally certified trainer in business development and leadership, as well as a prominent motivational speaker with over 16 years of experience in corporate training, professional communication, and public speaking. He has dedicated his career to developing interactive, experience-based training methods that combine verbal and visual communication (including virtual reality and holographic elements) to enhance learner engagement and maximize impact.

He founded a specialized academy for public speaking, serving more than 50,000 individuals annually across the globe. His approach focuses on designing personalized delivery styles that reflect each trainee’s identity and strengthen their communication and influence skills. Aaron’s personal journey—from being a shy individual to becoming a global trainer—has inspired many and shaped his transformative training philosophy.

Aaron has delivered training in over 90 countries and worked with major corporations as well as international non-profits. He has led more than 5,000 workshops and training events.

His key achievements include designing hybrid training models that blend in-person presence with virtual technologies and coaching hundreds of trainees who later became influential speakers or achieved breakthroughs in public communication. He has also worked with diverse community groups, including individuals with disabilities, former inmates, and hospital patients, using communication as a tool for transformation.

Aaron’s training style is deeply human-centered, known for tailoring custom programs to meet the unique needs of each client. His vision perfectly aligns with BDA’s methodology of results-driven training and strategic transformation in business development and leadership.