I originally chose to get coaching based on a review/recommendation from my Co-Founder. My initial expectations were to be able to get some advice and best practices on how to better work through some of the problems and hurdles I was facing within the business specifically. Even after just the first session, I realized how misconstrued my expectations were. The coaching wasn’t about frameworks and best practices, it was about being open and honest and REAL with yourself – understanding what your strengths and weaknesses are – not being timid to speak about feelings – and coming to a realization about where some personal misconceptions might be stemming from. After only a few sessions, I noticed significant changes in my thinking patterns and own comfortability in letting my true self shine through in situations I might normally try to put on a face. What I liked best about coaching was the safe space that was offered to me. No judgement, just total acceptance and understanding. Not just a space to simply vent, but a space where active listening and genuine care was felt. That active listening always preceded thought provoking prompts that sought to dig deeper in an attempt to pull out buried feelings/thoughts/intentions that seemed to always lie beneath a surface level statement. Before I started coaching, I thought that I was the only one capable of helping myself through tough emotional, physical, work-related, and relationship issues. After working with Mike, I was able to realize just how wrong I was. I began to realize that leaning on others for help and support was not the sign of weakness that I had confused myself to think it was. The coaching I had has resulted in noticeable positive results in my life – much more confidence and self-worth, willingness to be open and honest with people in work and personal situations, loss of anxiety, more determination in work project follow-through, and something else that’s a little hard to explain.. but just a general feeling of better connection to the people around me (co-workers, girlfriend, friends, brand new people I meet, and family). No dollar amount is too little for the amount of value I was able to get out of my sessions with Mike. I can 100% with confidence say that Mike changed my life.