Why Talk To Me

I have built my career by helping people and organizations do more with less. For fifteen years, I've served in roles that focus on growth and people management. This mostly means implementing new ideas/verticals, developing partnerships, and motivating the team at large.

In every job I've ever had, I've always reported to the Founder or CEO. One of the perks (or burdens?) of building a career in startups.

As such, a large portion of my role always seemed to include a "business therapy" portion. My ability to objectively dissect issues, see the best in people, and focus on win-win outcomes fosters a trusting environment for the team at large to thrive and drive results.

I've found that when people feel aligned and comfortable to speak directly, businesses begin to flourish.

The top 5 areas that tend to be missing and cause a lack of productivity within organizations:

- Company goals (What are we working towards? Is everyone on board?)

- Feedback (Does the team know they are doing well? Do they know how to improve?)

- Interpersonal dynamics (Who likes who? How do we make sure everyone can work well together?)

- Accountability (Do people stick to their word? Can I count on myself/others to accomplish tasks?)

- Culture (Are people participating in building our culture? Are we actively creating a positive environment?)

These tend to be the focuses of my work. When leaders focus on engaging the team, setting clear directives, and getting buy-in, companies are able to accomplish more without spending additional resources.

Check out the Happy We Met Toolkit to get an idea about how I operate.

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What I offer

Simply put: a mix of personal and professional development with a hint of executive coaching.

AKA… hour-ish long video calls where I provide you with strategic direction, feedback, and tools to accomplish your goals and motivate your team.

I see the world very clearly from an optimist's lens - including looking at what may seem overwhelming as an opportunity for major growth.

Some reasons you may want to connect with me:

• You struggle communicating with your co-founder, colleagues, direct reports, or boss.

• You feel that you or your company have a lot of potential, but can’t find the right rhythm.

• You have a lot of ideas but don’t quite know where to start.

• You want a sounding board to work through a problem you’re facing.

If you choose to work with me, here’s what I promise:

• I will have tremendously high expectations of you, and will always be on your team.

• I will be radically transparent and straightforward with you.

• I will be trustworthy and not share anything we discuss with others.

Testimonials

"Michael was and continues to be one of the most reliable, intelligent and honest people that I can go to for feedback and advice." - Zack, CEO and Founder

“Michael has a unique ability to see through to the root cause of an issue, share his insights with radical transparency, and get you thinking more deeply about what is possible. I highly recommend Michael - he is hard working, honest, and insightful.” - Sara, Founder and Project Manager

“I am very happy that I met Michael. In the 3 months that we worked together, Michael created a trust-filled space for me to talk through several personal and professional goals as I navigated the early stages of my career. I looked forward to our conversations where Michael would listen carefully and then skillfully weave together personal anecdotes, quotes, and tried-and-true methods into individualized and actionable advice. I highly recommend you reach out to Michael if you are looking for honest advice and a new perspective. Thanks Michael!” - Nathali, Management Consultant

"He's been a confidant for many years, and has consulted with me and my business through all the highs and lows. He's someone you can count on and I highly recommend him." - Felicity, CEO

"Michael constantly pushed me to become a better leader and I am forever grateful for our time working together." - Sean, COO and Founder

Here’s the way things will work, generally:

1. We set up a free coaching call.

2. At the end of our intro call, you decide if you want to move forward or not.

The first step in working together is to get to know each other.

To do this, feel free to email me at michael@happywemet.com, connect with me on LinkedIn, or just schedule a meeting directly on my calendar.