FranklinCovey Education

Michael started teaching FranklinCovey content in 2001, first as a Client Facilitator for Nextel Communications and then later for Cornell and Yale Universities. In 2011, he was hired as a Contract Consultant for FranklinCovey’s education practice and has since taught personal effectiveness, time management, leadership, goal-setting and trust principles for corporations, universities, community colleges, and K-12 schools. He has delivered keynote addresses at leadership development conferences and for district launch days.

With a BA in Education from Seattle University, Michael served as an officer in the US Army for six years, earning a Bronze Star during his deployment to Desert Shield/Storm. He entered the telecommunications industry in 1994, working for MCI/Worldcom, Bell Atlantic, Startec, and Nextel. Currently, Michael is an IT project manager and business analyst at Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business, and also facilitates organizational development courses for Human Resources.

Residing in Cortland, NY with his wife Chris, Michael spends his free time backpacking and pursuing woodworking projects in his garage- turned-woodshop. He has a wide range of personal interests including archery, photography, and all things technology. Their four grown children live in Buffalo, NY; Rochester, NY; St. Louis, MO; and Vancouver, B.C. 



Michael Swenson, a seasoned FranklinCovey Education consultant, will discuss the vital role of language and emotional maturity in everyday interactions during his keynote address. He will explain how these elements build trust and improve relationships, both at work and in personal life. The language of trust and leadership is foundational to FranklinCovey’s "Leader In Me" program, which equips students with crucial leadership and life skills for success in today's world. By sharing practical insights and personal examples, Swenson will demonstrate how this program not only benefits students but also has a positive ripple effect on families and communities.