Life & Executive Coaching
If you built the perfect career on paper but still feel hollow, anxious, or burnt out, I promise there's nothing wrong with you. Our culture doesn't teach us how to marry traditional success with genuine life fulfillment. I help people bridge that gap.
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The problem:
You're burning out quietly
You’re hitting your goals, shipping work, getting promoted — but you’re running on fumes and wondering how long you can keep it up.
You've got a pair of golden handcuffs
The comp is great, the title is impressive, but your job feels like a toxic ex you just can't quit. You're fantasizing about a change, but feel paralyzed.
Work comes first, no matter what
Your relationships, hobbies, and health take a backseat to Slack notifications and the Sunday scaries. The boundaries you draw look like squiggles.
You live entirely in your head
You overthink decisions, second-guess yourself, and have anxiety you can never think your way out of no matter how hard you try.
My approach
Most coaches are either steeped in corporate leadership frameworks or teeming with esoteric spiritual wisdom that sounds like a lot of "woo." I effectively straddle both worlds, and that's what makes me unique.
I’ve spent 12+ years leading content design teams at Meta, Uber, Instacart, and Webflow — with many of those as a head of practice. I know what it’s like to navigate reorgs, manage up, ship under pressure, and hold space for a team while barely holding it together yourself.
I’m also a Co-active trained coach approaching ICF certification, a 500-hour registered yoga and meditation teacher, and a student of Eastern philosophy. I bring all of it into our work together — because the mind, the body, and the career aren’t separate things. They’re one system. And when they're unified, you love your entire life.
I know this because I live it every day.
12+ years of leadership at
Co-active trained · ICF certification in progress · 500+ hour registered yoga & meditation teacher
How it works
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A free 30-minute conversation where I listen to what’s going on in your life and career. No pitch, no pressure — just an honest exploration of where you are and where you want to be.
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If we both feel the connection, I’ll walk you through how my coaching packages work and we’ll find the right one for your needs, schedule, and budget.
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We begin with a detailed intake to understand who you are, what drives you, and what’s getting in the way. Then we start building the life you actually want to live.
What clients say
“Mike helped me see my value and worth as a leader. His reassurance and kind questions opened my eyes to leadership skills and abilities I didn’t know I had. I am grateful to him for broadening my horizons and empowering me as a leader.”
Kim Miloch · Interim Dean
Michael’s coaching was extraordinarily helpful for both my personal and professional development. His focus on values-identification was extremely impactful. He helped me realize that my burnout was caused by not living in harmony with my values and gave me tactical steps to take to aid in my own self-improvement and discovery.
I had spent so much time working through my past with therapists, but Michael’s coaching helped provide me with tools for how I can show up for myself in the present. I found Michael during a very difficult time in my personal life and he coached me through everything — navigating my emotions, my relationships, and finding ways to live in harmony with my values.
Gracie Addington · Staff Content Designer, Propel
“Mike’s coaching is fantastic! He helped me better understand myself, change my mindset for the better, and shift my thinking towards a growth mindset. He is truly wonderful and I highly recommend him for anyone looking to seek clarity in their life.”
Tony Tang · Tech and real-estate entrepreneur
Common questions
What happens on the discovery call?
We’ll spend 30 minutes getting to know each other. I’ll listen to what’s going on in your life and career, understand your major pain points, and share how my coaching approach might help. If it feels like a good fit for both of us, I’ll walk you through my available packages. There’s absolutely no obligation.
Is this therapy?
No. Coaching is not therapy, but it is synergistic with it. Coaching explores your inner values, perspectives, thought patterns, and goals, but does not pathologize or diagnose. Many of my clients see a therapist alongside our work together. If I ever sense you need clinical support, I’ll refer you to a qualified professional.
Do I need to be into yoga or meditation?
Not at all. My background in contemplative practices informs how I coach, but sessions are conversational. I might draw on somatic awareness or mindfulness concepts when helpful, but I’ll never ask you to do anything that feels uncomfortable or out of scope for what you came for.
Why should I choose you over another coach?
Because I blend proper coaching training, real executive experience, and somatic expertise in a way few coaches can. My time as a leader at major tech companies, a yoga teacher, and a trained coaching professional allows me to reach a client’s mind, body, and career as one interconnected system.
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We’ll talk about where you are, where you want to be, and whether my coaching can help you get there. No strings attached.