Brilliant Influence

About the author

Mike Clayton started working life in the academic world and

has since been a consultant and project manager, a trainer and

executive coach, and a facilitator and speaker. Throughout this

time he has observed some of the most influential people and

how they are able to influence the people around them. Over the

last 20 years he has studied the science of influence and honed

his skills, while starting two successful businesses and becoming

a respected public speaker and author. Over the last eight years

Mike has trained and spoken extensively on the subject of influ-

ence and persuasion, helping people to articulate their message

persuasively and put it across in a compelling and powerful way.

Mike has a science PhD from the University of Manchester and

is an NLP Master Practitioner. As a volunteer, he has been a

Chair of Governors and a trustee of two charities.