Testimonials
I am extremely lucky to have had Michael’s coaching in the past. From helping me sharpen my focus and go deeper, to coaching me to navigate challenging conversations with confidence, he has made a huge impact on me. (I live by the mantra he shared, "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast!)
His unique approach creates a safe space for authenticity and his guidance has been instrumental in me being a better version of myself. Thank you!
Co-founder, CTO/CPO, San Francisco Bay Area
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Michael and have huge admiration for his approach and philosophy towards coaching. His empathic and welcoming approach helped me to gently but firmly challenge my own biases and helped to bring fresh perspectives to problems that had too often felt entrenched before our coaching engagement. Talking with Michael was so enjoyable, I was often working through significant issues without even realising it. He is an expert of his craft and understands how to guide conversations to the heart of a problem in a way that is natural and unforced.
Michael’s background leaves him with a unique understanding of the challenges of working in a high-growth venture environment, but I couldn't recommend him more to any leader / aspiring leader looking to grow both personally and professionally.
Co-founder, Fintech CEO, Kenya
Working with Michael was transformative for my career. He helped me to understand how to simplify the challenges we frequently encounter professionally, how to block out the internal distractions to success, and how to reframe what success means to me both personally and professionally. I couldn’t recommend him more to someone looking to grow their skillset as a business leader and find the next gear to accelerate your own personal and professional growth.
VP, Operations (Revenue, Sales, Marketing), Phoenix
Michael started coaching me at a time in my life when everything was going wrong and I was working at a company and I didn’t even quite know why I was there. Michael is a great listener and our conversations ranged from professional to personal and he was always able to tease out the relation between both and ultimately what was important to ME, personally. I am immensely grateful for the invaluable impact he has had on my journey, and I wholeheartedly recommend his coaching to anyone seeking genuine and impactful personal, professional and holistic development.
Head of Product Management, San Francisco Bay Area
As a leader, I needed help in defining my career arc and the decisions I would be faced with between now and my optimal goal. Michael was a fantastic resource who helped me contextualize my career decisions and identify what I truly needed to change in the near term to better achieve success. His advice was sound, timely, and thought provoking. He did a great job leading me to the right decisions, but ultimately always allowing me to make my own decisions. Highly recommend!
VP, Strategy, San Francisco Bay Area
Working with Michael felt like having a supportive but objective partner to help challenge my default thinking and examine things from different perspectives. Many times, a nudge or prompt from Michael helped me commit myself to a plan to take on something differently, to experiment, or to embrace something I naturally felt pulled towards. With Michael’s supportive coaching I’ve developed and committed to new practices that I’ve been wanting to embrace for years to help build my own resilience
Executive Coach / Former Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Seattle
I worked with Michael when I was at a crossroads in my career. He really took the time to get to know me, learn what makes me tick and dug deep into the "why" behind my career dilemmas. This helped me figure out my goals and values, giving me the clarity I needed to take my next career step.
What I love about Michael is that he's not just good at the coaching stuff; he's a genuine, down-to-earth person. It felt less like a formal coaching session and more like chatting with a friend who actually cares about your success. One of the things that makes Michael an awesome person to talk to is that he has this knack for untangling the mess in your head. If you're looking for someone who's not just a coach but an empathetic guide on your career journey, Michael is your person. I couldn't recommend him more.
Group Product Manager, San Francisco Product Manager
I had the privilege of receiving coaching from Michael a few years ago, and it was one of the best things I have done for myself professionally. He created a safe space for me to uncover toxic thought processes that were hindering my career growth. Over the course of our time working together, I developed tools that have helped me “reset” when needed and stop getting in my own way. I highly recommend investing in yourself and connecting with Michael!
Senior Manager, Customer Support, Phoenix