Many moons ago, when I lived in Santa Barbara, I attended Michael's men's groups there. His group had a profound effect on me, as well as on the other men in the group (if I may speak for them ). Michael is highly skilled, yet very intuitive and compassionate. He was the bomb.... No, we were the bomb, together, with Michael leading us. read more
Michael is a gifted teacher and leader, with deep insights into the human condition. I consider him one of my mentors, and highly recommend his men's circles and individual counselling. read more
We provide coaching & consulting services for individuals who are ready to make a positive change in their life or career, couples who want to transform their relationship, and teams and organizations looking to improve their ability to work together to create great results. We also lead transformative groups for men and women and train men's circle leaders.
Meet the Business Owner: Michael R.
"Michael has a diverse background in human services, academia and business, reflecting a passionate, lifelong curiosity about people and their potential for success. He holds a Master's degree in Sociology from the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he also worked as a member of the faculty teaching classes in communication and conflict resolution, and conducted original research on emotions and organizational behavior. He has trained and worked as a family therapist, court mediator and director of community mediation services, honing his skills in communication, facilitation and leadership. Michael is a graduate of the coaching program at New Ventures West and has been certified as a professional coach. He lives with his wife, the photographer Deborah Hardee, in Boise."