Michael Wolniewicz

Michael Wolniewicz

VA, US
Start your own "Success Wave", and inspire your team to ride the "Leading Edge" to more effective communication, cohesiveness and productivity through personalized, entertaining workshops.

Michael Wolniewicz (wool-nev-itch) is a self styled Professional Thinker who loves to speak, and make beautiful furniture! With over 28 years of first hand experience with client satisfaction and retention, project management, leadership, communication, relationship management and training the 'monkey in the brain", Michael brings humor, and a little edginess to his training seminars. Not one to "follow convention" Mike has learned from his own failings, and indeed approaches life's crazy twists and turns with aplomb, and his message is simple...Don't give up!

Michael's personalized approach to his trainings are geared towards leaders, owners, C-level executives, and middle management in the high-end furniture and accessory design, and manufacturing domain. This industry faces unique challenges that Michael addresses in his entertaining and straightforward style. He understands first hand what leaders, employees, and clientele need and want, and how to bring this cacophony of chaos together for success.  

Michael is a member of the National Association of Speakers in Washington DC and served as president for three years for the Shenandoah Royal Orators Toastmasters club. He currently serves as a Toastmasters Club Mentor.

Furniture Design
Michael hails from Buffalo NY, and holds a BA in Furniture Design with a minor in Pottery. With over 28 years experience designing, finishing and building high end furniture projects that span the world. Over the years, he has worked with clients such as Time Warner Communications, AOL, the World Zionist Organization, CBS, the Dubai International Airport and the Beijing Olympics. His furniture has been featured in articles in Washington DC's Home and Design Magazine and Washington Spaces.

Michael Wolniewicz (wool-nev-itch) is a self styled Professional Thinker who loves to speak, and make beautiful furniture! With over 28 years of first hand experience with client satisfaction and retention, project management, leadership, communication, relationship management and training the 'monkey in the brain", Michael brings humor, and a little edginess to his training seminars. Not one to "follow convention" Mike has learned from his own failings, and indeed approaches life's crazy twists and turns with aplomb, and his message is simple...Don't give up!

Michael's personalized approach to his trainings are geared towards leaders, owners, C-level executives, and middle management in the high-end furniture and accessory design, and manufacturing domain. This industry faces unique challenges that Michael addresses in his entertaining and straightforward style. He understands first hand what leaders, employees, and clientele need and want, and how to bring this cacophony of chaos together for success.  

Michael is a member of the National Association of Speakers in Washington DC and served as president for three years for the Shenandoah Royal Orators Toastmasters club. He currently serves as a Toastmasters Club Mentor.

Furniture Design
Michael hails from Buffalo NY, and holds a BA in Furniture Design with a minor in Pottery. With over 28 years experience designing, finishing and building high end furniture projects that span the world. Over the years, he has worked with clients such as Time Warner Communications, AOL, the World Zionist Organization, CBS, the Dubai International Airport and the Beijing Olympics. His furniture has been featured in articles in Washington DC's Home and Design Magazine and Washington Spaces.

Get Your Fingers out of My Soup!

In this seminar Michael discusses communication, personality styles and dealing with difficult people and how they affect ownership and personal accountability in the workplace. This enlightening and ego-ground-breaking workshop is sure to change the dynamics of the department or production area that is struggling. Acting as a Yoda with an Edge, Michael will teach basic methods to improve interpersonal relationships and communication. 

Entertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny