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AlexanderTalks
Interview Coach • Expert Witness • Professional Speaker & Trainer

Transform complex ideas into stories and solutions people remember

I help leaders, teams, and juries understand what matters — then act. Keynotes and training that turn puzzles into plans.

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Los Angeles based, available worldwide • +1 (626) 244-7817
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Demo Reel

See the pace, tone, and teachability

Planners want a sure thing. This reel shows how I keep audiences engaged, thinking, and laughing — while landing points people remember at work the next morning.

Why hire me

Planner-friendly, audience-ready

Proven authority

PhD economist, expert witness, global speaker. I do the homework, then make the hard parts simple and interesting.

Real connection

Entertaining without gimmicks, useful without jargon. Audiences get clarity they can use today.

Zero drama for planners

Fast comms, clean tech, tight timing. You get a partner who makes your event easier.

Speaking topics & training

Choose the program your audience will still quote next quarter

AI & Future

Man, Machine, and Mindset: The art of partnering with AI

Perfect for: executive teams, operations, data leaders
  • Cut through buzzwords and spot where AI truly pays.
  • Build a practical playbook for decisions under uncertainty.
  • Keep humans in charge and results on track.
Creative Problem Solving

From puzzles to plans: Creativity that fixes problems

Formats: keynote + hands-on training workshops
  • Identify the real problem fast; avoid “solution theater.”
  • Use proven frameworks to unlock ideas under constraints.
  • Turn creativity into repeatable processes and measurable results.
Executive Clarity

Clarity under pressure — with courtroom discipline

Perfect for: senior leaders, high-stakes teams
  • Present like an expert witness: precise, credible, evidence-first.
  • Handle hostile Q&A and cross-examination moments with calm structure.
  • Say less, land more — messages that survive the meeting.
Testimonials

Clear, honest, memorable

  • “Michael Alexander has been a colleague of mine for more than 10 years. We worked closely in our organization mentoring and inspiring other speakers to success. His witty but sophisticated sense of humor is refreshing. Michael's biggest asset is his ability to engage and keep an audience's attention. He has a knack for imparting knowledge but leaves you wanting even more.” Jeffrey L. Washington, Motivational Trainer/Speaker/Coach
  • “Michael's speech was both a mind-opener and a heart-opener to me. He helped me understand the things in ways I never would have without his help.” Rev. Daniel Huston
  • "Michael Alexander is a throwback to the days when society valued verbal communication. 'Dr. Mike' uses his wit, his vast knowledge, and his unique perspective on life to teach, to explain, and to humor anyone and everyone he communicates with.” Rudy Fuentes, Educator
  • I had the fortune of observing Mike work with witnesses… It takes a unique aptitude to absorb complicated material and testify as a witness. Mike's exceptional talent is his ability to transcend that skill set and teach others to provide succinct and effective testimony in a courtroom setting..” Jeff Renzi, Attorney
  • "Michael is a consummate teacher, as demonstrated in his patience and skill in instructing middle-school students to excel in a mock trial competition. Michael is able to take complex problems and explain them in plain language that can be comprehended even by sixth graders." Allan Johnson, Attorney, Head Of EIX Ethics Investigations Group
  • I have known Dr. Michael Alexander more than twenty years, and have attended more than a dozen of his presentations. Dr. Alexander is always concise, and is able to make the most difficult problems clear. Besides being one of the world's foremost experts on the economics of energy, he is also a great storyteller and showman Stuart Goldbarg, Author, Jury Consultant
About

Dr. Michael Alexander

I am an economist and expert witness who loves turning puzzles into plans people can use. Courtrooms trained me to be precise. Stages taught me to be human. I mix both, so audiences learn without feeling lectured.

My work spans creative problem solving, executive communication, energy economics, and the uneasy marriage between humans and machines. The throughline is simple: find the right problem, then solve it in public so people can see why it works.

Off stage I sing bass, ride motorcycles, and help leaders build teams that think clearly when stakes are high.

At a glance

  • Speaker & Trainer • Interview Coach • Expert Witness
  • PhD Economist with global speaking experience
  • Clean tech, clean timing, easy to work with
  • Based in Los Angeles, available worldwide
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Direct contact

Phone: +1 (626) 244-7817

Email: michael@alexandertalks.com

Based: Los Angeles, CA

Tech: Simple handheld or headset mic, confidence monitor ideal, Q&A friendly.

Travel: Easy traveler, flexible routing, no surprises.

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