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“Successful” But Empty On The Inside

It’s been a while since I’ve felt inspired to write something. In fact, it’s been months! I could use the pandemic as an excuse but it’s deeper than that.  A fellow coach asked me an important question a few months ago. She said, “Michael, how come you’re not owning your story?” My first thought was, “What is she talking about?” …

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How I Made The Leap From Corporate Employee To Full-Time Coach

Something strange is happening. There seems to be a mass exodus of people abandoning their cushy jobs to reevaluate things and do work that’s more meaningful and flexible to their lifestyle desires. After many months of endless Zoom meetings, working from wherever you can find a quiet space in your house, and losing track of how many days you’ve worn […]

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There Is No Growth In Comfort

Happy New Year (about 3 weeks late!) Jill and I are about to leave for Africa for three weeks and my days have been filled with prep work for the big trip. Before I leave, I want to talk to you about the cost of comfort. I recognize there isn’t anything inherently bad about being comfortable or the desire to […]

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How Constraints Create More Freedom

This time of year is always sacred to me. It’s an invitation to slow down and spend a little more time with those I care deeply about. But this year, I’m navigating a bit of a balancing act.  Besides my work serving coaching clients, I’m also in full production mode on a new creative project.  After seven plus years, and […]

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How I Started and Built a Rewarding and Profitable Coaching Business

The one question I regularly get asked from colleagues, peers, and potential clients is: “How did you build your coaching business to where it is today?” I’ve been a full time coach for almost 8 years now and here is my unfiltered story of how I did it and how I am still doing it.  I know that some of […]

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