Defining success and happiness through life’s biggest challenges

Coaching for men over 40 who are going through a change in circumstances, or a surge in life pain.

My Journey

Is a story of a great unlearning. Growing up I was told the equation to success and happiness went something like this:

Education + Career + Wife + Kids + House + Car = Success & Happiness

Leading up to my 50s I had mastered this equation, I had a thriving career with over 30 years of senior level and C-Suite leadership experience, a 27 year marriage and two amazing kids.

By all accounts I had it all.

But I was miserable. I not only felt unhappy but other people noticed I was unhappy.

But why? I had followed the formula.

I’m here to tell you, there is no formula. For the past several years I have undergone a personal transformation. It took the loss of my marriage, several health issues and a major career shakeup to free myself from these limiting beliefs and into my own self-awareness and self-led journey.

My training as a coach, as well as my experience professionally and personally is what I use to guide my clients in their own journey to defining success & happiness so that you can live a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Read the full story and learn about my coaching philosophy here.

“Recognize that unlearning is the highest form of learning.”

- Rumi

Your Journey

Perhaps you would describe yourself as a successful man who feels like somewhere along the way you lost yourself in the pursuit of what you thought would bring success and happiness.

Whether your journey looks similar to mine or not, I’m here to listen, understand & help. You won’t find any one size fits all approach in my coaching.

The foundations of my coaching are:

  • Client-led discussions

  • Empowering you to find the answers or solutions within

  • Outcomes-focused, defining success for each session

If this approach resonates with you, I encourage you to take the first steps and apply to work with me.

A change in life circumstances or a surge in life pain can look like:

  • Have you recently lost a job, or have been laid off? Are you considering a different career? Are you considering a different job, or seeking a promotion? Have you recently started a new job? Have you recently been promoted into a leadership role?

  • Would you like to be more confident as a leader? Are you a new, or aspiring leader? Do you need support moving from an individual contributor role to a leader? Do you have a difficult boss? Do you have a difficult team, or team member? Are you struggling with a particular colleague? Are you struggling to find your voice as a leader?

  • Are you struggling with Work/life balance? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you feeling angry, or frustrated? Are you unhappy? Are you feeling unfulfilled? Do your days seem like you’re just running from one thing to another?

  • Have you recently lost your job, or been laid off? Are you struggling with a long-term illness? Is your spouse, or partner struggling with a long-term illness? Have you recently lost someone close to you? Are you moving to a new location? Are you currently, or have you ever been in treatment for trauma?

  • Are you struggling in your marriage, or relationship? Are you having trouble communicating with your spouse or partner? Do you have a friend, or colleague you just can’t seem to get along with?

How I Can Help

One-on-One Coaching

Group
Coaching

Weekend
Intensives

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Client Testimonials

  • "Thanks to Michael, I’ve learned to articulate my own leadership and management styles in a non-judgmental and forward-looking way. I was the only woman on an executive team of 5, and was struggling with what I thought were communication challenges. Through our coaching sessions, I discovered that the root of the issues stemmed from a misalignment with my core values as a person. With Michael’s help, I exited gracefully. Michael is an exceptional listener who connected lessons and experiences across sessions to create a holistic picture. He had no agenda except to support my growth, and it was my responsibility to bring ideas to puzzle through together. I recommend that anyone in leadership who is ready to take responsibility for their own growth to reach out to Michael."

    Melissa, California

  • "When I had reached a point in my career where I was unable to go further, I realized that I needed help identifying capabilities which I was not only good at but also deeply resonated with me. Michael’s coaching helped me reframe things in a way that gave clarity to what I was interested in career wise, and positioned me to be able to successfully pursue it. I would recommend his guided approach to anyone who has reached a point where you are reflecting on what to pursue next."

    Todd, New York

  • "I have had the pleasure of working with Michael and have found him to be an exceptional coach – sharp, observant, focused, a keen listener. He brings compassion and curiosity to each session as he creates a safe space for exploration and growth. Michael’s coaching is motivated by a clear intention to help his clients increase self-awareness to allow us to step into our own uniqueness. He has inspired me to rediscover myself and to widen the scope of my capabilities to experience what it can be like to live a life fully aligned with my own core values."

    J.C. , Maryland

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