About Us
Mike is an executive coach who brings over 20 years of leadership and coaching experience to his clients, including CEOs, vice-presidents, senior directors, and veterans. His clients say that his strengths are extreme presence, intuition, and making one feel completely at ease.
A Navy veteran, Mike flew on and off aircraft carriers accumulating over 500 arrested landings before transitioning to a diplomatic role serving in Africa for five years. Through his career in naval aviation and foreign affairs, Mike developed the skills to succeed in extremely dynamic, high-stress, and high-pressure situations where he was often advising and influencing senior leaders at the highest levels of the U.S. and foreign governments.
His father’s untimely death from cancer thrust him into a world of change and uncertainty at a very young age. This greatly influenced Mike in finding his sense of purpose in the world. The only thing he knew for certain was that he always felt that service to others was to be involved in some way. That sense of purpose guided this young Northern Californian to go to the U.S. Naval Academy and spend a career in the Navy. On this journey he learned to be creative while keeping focused on the mission; continuously grow through self-reflection, emotional awareness and emotional intelligence; and achieve remarkable outcomes through high performing teams and thinking big. Mike has found that the most important link to all these amazing experiences has been effective communication, presence, listening, reflection, and a willingness to take risks.
In 2017, while reflecting during recovery from a cycling accident, Mike’s sense of purpose guided him to a new way to serve, lead, and mentor others: executive coaching. In this manner he feels he can best help others accelerate their growth and consciously design a life that is authentic to their needs and desires on our path to raising global consciousness.
Today, Mike experiences joy by spending time with family, being in nature, trying new things, and partnering with clients as they explore their own journey in leadership and life purpose.
Specialties
Mike uses data assessments combined with, neuroscience, polyvagal theory, yoga principals, intuition, and principles of human nature to help leaders cultivate their innate capability to consciously lead with passion, make bold decisions, and develop the mindset to overcome challenges to achieve the impossible.
Education/Certifications
- United States Naval Academy, Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering
- Naval Postgraduate School, Executive MBA
- French War College, Master of Foreign Relations and Defense Management
- ICF certified coach (ACC)
- Georgetown University, Certified Executive Leadership Coach
- Leadership Circle Profile – certified 360
- EQ-I 2.0 – certified 360
Past Clients/Industries
Mike has coached leaders at GDIT, CheckR, Tridentis, the Department of Defense, Department of State, Intelligence Community, Department of Energy, Department of Health, Aluminum Association, Paper Association, and CEOs/CROs at Start-Ups and Non-profits.
