John Collins is a distinguished author and highly sought-after coach, consultant and speaker specializing in the development of leadership and communication talent in high-stakes, high-pressure industries. Collins is the founder and owner of Critical Victories, which provides education, training and mentoring to executives, mid-level leadership, employee teams, corporations and organizations that function in high-stakes, highpressure environments.Collins teaches individuals and organizations specialized methods and techniques for functioning at an optimum level, despite the pressure they are under each day. Collins draws on lessons learned from his internationally distinguished, 20-year career in the field of forensic science and human resource management, as well as his experience as an expert witness in over 110 state and federal criminal trials, to help his clients become confident and compassionate leaders in their respective industries.
Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Mich., Collins graduated from Michigan State University in 1992 with a degree in forensic science, while competing as a four-year, record-setting discus thrower on the MSU track and field team. His career journey has taken him to Georgia, Illinois and back to Michigan, wherehe gained notoriety for his unique leadership style, accomplishments and accreditations. Today, Collins enjoys helping individuals overcome obstacles to strengthen their skillset, maximize their efforts and achieve critical victories - both in and out of the scientific fields.