Michael Ashford is a speaking and communications coach dedicated to helping others uncover their story’s hidden power and message.

He’s a former award-winning journalist turned coach, marketer, and podcaster known for his interviewing expertise, having done more than 5,000 interviews dating back to his days as a reporter. His work across various platforms has been featured in publications like Men’s Health Magazine and Podcast Magazine.

Michael is the host of the podcast, The Follow-Up Question, and the author of the book, “Can I Ask A Question?” He’s also a two-time TEDx speaker and the head speaker coach at TEDxManitouSprings.

Other than asking questions, he enjoys hiking, weightlifting, cooking, reading, making pop-culture movie references.