Does this sound familiar?
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You’re struggling with being at a job where your values don’t align with the company’s values anymore…
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You’re terrified that at any day you could be laid off, let go, or passed over for a promotion (again)...
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You’re wondering if you can ever be recognized and valued for who you are and what you do, and just be happy in your career again
Meet your Encouraging Leader
Hi! I’m Michael, and I help professionals just like you who feel disconnected from their work to get the joy back in their careers and build a mindset that will help them thrive.​
You’ve probably tried the same things I once tried. Things like
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Reading books
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Listening to podcasts
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Watching YouTube videos
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Talking to your boss or others in your organization
Been there, done that, got the t-shirt (and the participation trophy!)
I used to feel disconnected from my career all the time. I would constantly worry about being laid off, not being part of the “in crowd” where promotion and reward just seemed to flow. I worried about work on Sunday nights, I lost sleep during the week, and I dreaded my regular one-on-ones with my boss. I wanted to know why, with over twenty years of great experience, I just didn’t feel worthy anymore. So I tried all those things you probably tried, which helped a little, but not all the way.
When I discovered that my own mindset was getting in the way, I found the missing piece…
The Career Secret
That’s when I discovered “The Career Secret”.
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It all starts with making sure you are aware of your mindset and building a growth mindset (don’t worry, I had a fixed mindset for many, many years), then applying my R.I.S.E Framework - The Career Secret to Rapid Growth.
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The R.I.S.E framework is what you might have been missing all of your career, and just didn’t know it.
R = Relationships First – Who you know is more important than what you know.
I = Influence Over Execution – Shift from being a doer to being a leader.
S = Secure Your Seat – Make sure the right people see your value and impact.
E = Elevate Your Personal Brand – Build a reputation that makes you sought after.
Once you know it and apply all of these things, everything changes.
See what happened when The Career Secret got put to the ultimate test
After fully developing my own growth mindset and applying The R.I.S.E. Framework, Murphy’s Law hit me full in the face.
In March of 2024, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. What could crush many people and deflate their progress, I saw as just part of the journey. Sure, having Parkinson’s is no picnic, and I have good days and bad days, but I know it’s just part of my story and makes me even more qualified to serve you.
As if that wasn’t enough, in December 2024, my boss called me at an unscheduled call time with no agenda, and informed me that my position was being eliminated and I would be laid off before the end of the year. I took this with grace and acceptance, knowing again that it’s all part of the journey.
It was because I knew The Career Secret,and I knew that was my nudge to share it with the world.
I now thrive as a coach, and my purpose for existence is to give you encouragement and hope on your own journey.
Some fun facts about me
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I am a proud Navy veteran
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I’ve been married to the love of my life Christine for over 25 years, and I’m the proud dad of Olivia, who we adopted from China in 2006
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My two dogs, Rosie, a 12 year old blind, diabetic Dachshund mix and Lilo, a 6 year old Golden Retriever (and the sweetest dog in the world) have me wrapped around their paws
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In 2017, I lost over 90+ pounds and stayed at my goal weight for 8+ years
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Before my Parkinson’s diagnosis, I ran marathons with the flag for a fallen military veteran
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Now, I love swimming, strength training, and my new favorite workout, a Parkinson’s boxing class where I can gather with other Parkinson’s warriors
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I once got reprimanded for doing push-ups on the top floor of The Empire State Building
Contact Me!
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