Michael L.

For more than 20 years Michael has coached hundreds of senior executives in the U.S., Asia, and Europe across a wide range of sectors, from high-tech to finance, biotech to aerospace, and beyond. His clients report an increased mastery of conflict and communication issues and a heightened sense of empowerment and resilience. He encourages clients to adopt a “third way” to work across cultural divides, an approach informed by eight years living and working in China.

Education & Certifications

M.A., Hunter College, Adult Learning
B.A., English, Columbia University
Mindfulness-based somatic Coaching, Hakomi Institute of California
NeuroLeadership Institute

Professional Experience

Learn about Michael L. professional history.

> 15,000 client hours of executive coaching
Executive Coach Southeast Asia, Deloitte
Consultant and Executive Coach, Samsung Electronics
Greater China Rep and Affiliate Trainer, Vantage Partners

Functional Experience

All of our coaches are experienced in supporting a variety of business functions. This coach has personal experience in the following professional fields.

Educator

Industry Experience

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Consulting Education Healthcare Logistics

Coaching Expertise

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Adult Learning Cross-cultural Leadership Mindfulness Senior Leadership Coaching Strategy

Primary Professionals Coached

New Managers at High Growth Startups VPs at Established Companies Employees at Tech Companies Leaders in Multinational Companies International Client Base Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions Engineers Building Their Management Experience

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

Michael’s passion is in creating deep, sustainable change with leaders on both individual and organizational levels. He uses mindfulness, self-inquiry, and empathy to get beyond “right/wrong” positions and unlock core, driving needs. His warm, direct presence allows clients to feel supported and see themselves as they are — an essential ingredient to long-lasting change.

Michael was Master Coach for Deloitte Greater China for 2 years and has an intimate understanding of high-level and everyday cross-cultural challenges. He has an ongoing practice coaching senior executives and CEOs of high-growth startups domestically and internationally.