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Karen Dyrenforth Verified customer
Financial Confidence Coach, Badass Business Coaching, Eugene, OR
Sam Powell Verified customer
Owner, Lead the Game, Pittsburgh, PA
"Michael’s thoughtful and thorough review of my sales call recording provided commentary, insight, and suggestions that helped me gain perspective, identify key areas of improvement, and make meaningful adjustments. When I sat down for my very next sales call, I was so much more confident, calm, grounded, and skilled. I was able to immediately put his sugge..." Read more
3 months ago
Lori Edwards Verified customer
Director of Product Management, Niche, Portland, OR
"I am thrilled to share my experience working with Michael as a speaking coach. From the moment we began our collaboration, it was evident that he possessed a remarkable ability to guide and empower me in ways that truly transformed my public speaking journey. Michael's invaluable contribution began with helping me unveil the essence of my vision for a once..." Read more
5 months ago
Karin Rook Verified customer
Value Acceleration Advisor and Business Exit Planner, Julphi Pty Ltd, Australia
"Ultimately, Michael coached me in turning my mess into an amazing message and mission. The one thing I wanted most when I signed up for coaching with Michael, was presentation skills. He helped me with that with such a great eye for details. AND more so, Michael coached me in finding a new identity, re-igniting my passion, and helping me realize how much mo..." Read more
3 years ago
Tiamo De Vettori Verified customer
Founder, Musicpreneur Academy, Phoenix, AZ
"Michael has a unique perspective around speaker training. It’s like he’s a creative director on a set. He sees things that speakers and most speaker trainers don’t see. Over the last few years, I always have Michael at my retreats to give detailed feedback about what he’s seeing speakers do and say on stage, consciously and unconsciously. When the studen..." Read more
4 years ago
Ruby Bajaj Verified customer
Founder, Superhero Lifestlye, Carlsbad, CA
"In 2 years of working together with Michael, I went from finishing cancer treatments with no business to 2 businesses, a non-profit, a vidcast launch on IGTV as a South-Asian influencer, and a YT channel. Michael established a value based relationship within the first 20 minutes of our first session that has now lasted almost 24 amazing months of discovery a..." Read more
4 years ago
Meghan Ecclesine Verified customer
Co-Owner, Spruced Up, Shelburne Falls, MA
"Michael really helped my business partner and I get out of our heads with stalling and second guessing and got us to take action. He asked all of the right questions to help us navigate what it was we wanted to offer and how we could make our business sustainable and approachable. He helped us simplify an idea that we were making complicated which enabled us..." Read more
4 years ago
Nic Palmer
Visual and Performing Artist, Sydney, Australia
"Working with Michael has helped me gain confidence, get clients, and make sales of my art. He has a strong, non-judgmental and calm presence that lets me feel safe to voice how I’m feeling in sessions, even in my most difficult times. His familiarity with public speaking/stage work, business growth and energetic healing modalities, combined with self-aware..." Read more
4 years ago
Ralph Havens Verified customer
Founder, Autoimmune Answers, Bellingham, WA
"Of all the things I’ve done to improve my business (online programs, other coaches, etc.) working with Michael has moved the needle the most. Whether the source of my day-to-day challenges are systemic in my business, an acute detail in one process, or a way of thinking that isn't serving me, Michael identifies it, finds a way to move me through it, and he..." Read more
4 years ago
Judith Aldama
Freelance Designer, Art Director, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
"Michael's passion for the craft of storytelling was immediately obvious, but his passion to help me succeed and grow has proven even stronger. He made me feel comfortable right from our first session, and the development that I experienced is much greater than I ever anticipated. Since working with Michael, I have more confidence in my ability than I’ve ev..." Read more
4 years ago
April Asher
Co-Founder, The Thriving Couple, Yorba Linda, CA
"In our first session, Michael immediately nailed the one thing I was struggling with, THE thing holding me WAY back, in both business and life. I'd worked myself into exhaustion trying to change it. His coaching and guidance gave me clarity, support and a plan. Stress and anxiety are at all time lows. Working with you was nothing short of life changing for m..." Read more
4 years ago
Gregory Reece-Smith Verified customer
Guide, Shamanic CEO, Seia, Portugal
"Michael often guided me to recognize when I was speaking about my business from my head instead of from my heart, leading me to re-appraise my direction and so the actions to be taken. Saved me immense time and struggle. At the end of each session, I had clarity about my next steps, increased confidence that I was staying true to my unique work, and lightn..." Read more
4 years ago
Christine Brandt Verified customer
Founder, Nourished!, Los Angeles, CA
"During my work with Michael, my business measurably evolved. Because of our time together, I was able to transform my business in a way that lined up better with who I am as a nutrition expert. Had I not been working with such an equipped business coach, the transition that I needed might not have happened as quickly as it did. Michael gave me permission t..." Read more
4 years ago
Kelsey McDonald
Actor, Knoxville, TN
"My experience in a workshop with Michael was absolutely amazing! I learned so much from him in such a short time and I truly felt like it was the best acting class I had ever taken. He was passionate about what he was teaching, and he pushed me to give my absolute best every second of the class."
4 years ago
Adam Hill Verified customer
Founder, Craft Acting Studio, Las Vegas, NV
"What makes a great acting teacher? Someone who loves the craft he is teaching, someone who loves to enrich the lives of others, someone who truly loves people, someone who loves actors. Michael is, as Stanislavsky one said, “Someone who loves the art in himself.” And I add, loves to reveal in others the art that lives in them."
4 years ago
Ted Des Maisons Verified customer
Founder and Principal, Anima Learning, San Francisco, CA
"Right off the bat, Michael deeply understood my work and the business I’m trying to build around it. He affirmed my intentions, gave me great direction for next steps and helped me grow both my confidence and effectiveness. He’s got a big heart and playful sense of humor. I always leave our sessions feeling supported and inspired to bring my vision to life..." Read more
4 years ago
Lisa Kostova Verified customer
Founder, Career Climb Co, Portland, OR
"I've grown so much by working with Michael as my coach. He is not only highly intuitive and perceptive, but he has an incredibly creative mind, which has helped me connect so many dots in my business. He's also a brilliant copywriter, so don't miss the opportunity to get his help with copy or naming your programs and offers. Michael strikes the perfect bal..." Read more
4 years ago
Bobby Kountz Verified customer
Author & Speaker, Las Vegas, NV
"Michael is a gifted and accomplished coach. His “Zone of Genius” is the ability to effectively and articulately provide specific and pointed feedback for growth."
4 years ago
William Grace Frost Verified customer
Founder, Men's Freedom Formula, Sebastapol, CA
"Michael has an uncanny ability to read a situation and respond with intuitive, wise suggestions that help propel me to new insights and focused action. I would trust his compassionate and honest guidance with any issue I might be grappling."
4 years ago
Rene Rafael Verified customer
Multimedia Performance Artist, Remnandt Records, Kettering, OH
"Michael - You've always balanced your encouraging spirit against sharp critique when needed brother. Thanks for blessing me with both to help me grow faster!"
4 years ago
"Michael helps make the work of business easy and fun. He’s creative, an artist. His perspectives are very different from other business and mindset coaches. After years of being in programs where I didn’t progress like I wanted, Michael collaborated with me to help me articulate my business in ways that excited me. Then, he helped me find the right next le..." Read more
a month ago