I have been working with Michael for roughly one year.
Michael has helped me tremendously become a better leader in many ways. I was asked to work with Michael by my CEO after our company had been
acquired. My CEO thought that if I could work with a professional coach like Michael I could become a better well rounded Sales Leader. He was correct. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone.
Christopher VercelliGTM Sales Leader/Board Advisor May 24, 2018, Christopher was Michael’s client
I had the pleasure of meeting regularly with Michael when I was first taking on a new
position as manager of a small team.
Michael has a calm and clear-sighted approach to leadership – served with a healthy side dish of humor. His approach made me see situations in a new light and to reach for concrete solutions with the benefit to the team as a central feature. Importantly, Michael’s constantly nudging me out of my comfort zone helped me on my path towards the kind of leader I would like to become.
Anna Vilborg HartwigGrowing teams, building assaysGrowing teams, building assaysMay 15, 2018, Anna was Michael’s clientMay 15, 2018, Anna was Michael’s client
I have worked with Michael in the recent past and his coaching helped me with my work life balance , inspired me to realize the true passion for analytics and strategy. He adjusts his coaching to fit our needs and his focus on desired output is simply superb.
I have worked with Michael in the recent past and his coaching helped me with my work life balance , inspired me to realize the true passion for analytics and strategy. He adjusts his coaching to fit our needs and his focus on desired output is simply superb.
Sree Madadi Global Executive Leadership, Innovative Analytical & AI Products & Services
I have known Michael for 8 - 9 years. He is a very intuitive business leader well-grounded in years of international experience. He is a statesman, a deep thinker, very cognizant of others and what motivates them, both within and outside of their organization. Michael is part change agent, part 'keep the ship afloat', part sanity checker. When you choose to work with Michael, you've found the right guy.
Craig AckermanFounder, Realtor® & Author - Exceptional transformation/sale results for trust and luxury properties
I started working with Michael Whatmore to help break away from the daily administrative tasks and headaches of running a small business. My goal was to put 100% of my focus where it had to be, helping my personal injury clients recover compensation for their injuries. Mike’s guidance helped me identify ways to improve the way my legal practice operated on a day to day basis. Shortly after starting to work with Mike positive changes started. Eventually I stopped being held captive by administrative demands and was able to focus 100% of my energy into the prosecution of my client’s cases. Mike’s coaching techniques also helped me find a path to successfully hiring two full time associate attorneys. My recommendation is without hesitation. If you want to break out of a rut, grow your business and work less at the same time, sit down with Mike, you won’t regret it!
Albert G. Stoll, Jr. Trial Lawyer
What can be said about someone who believes in you when you are struggling to believe in yourself? I was treading water and barely staying afloat when Michael Whatmore was introduced to me. Not only did Michael provide me with the guidance and skills to help me define my work and grow my business, he also never let me give up when times were tough. Michael has such a depth of knowledge in all aspects of business. He listens, connects, and truly cares about helping others reach their true potential. He had made such a positive impact on my life and business that I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Tara Griffith Baker, MFTCEO | Founder at Wellspace SF / The Connective
In the beginning of 2011, I felt my marketing consultancy business could benefit from a more narrow focus of service offerings. I hired Michael to help me through the process - and got so much more than I had imagined or expected. Not only did I find the right niche in which to focus my company, I also got expert advice on how to manage my subcontractor network, organize my pipeline, and negotiate effectively.
More importantly, Michael gave me the confidence to think big in business. He helped me find my strengths and articulate them in a positive, sustaining way. His advice and guidance has sharpened my business instinct and enabled me to set aggressive goals for myself. His emphasis on integrity in business dealings has also given me a basis for hiring staff and dealing with clients. I can't recommend Michael highly enough for any person seeking a mentor - and I use my business results (more clients, bigger revenues, greater confidence in business) as proof that his method works.
Michelle Salta Creative operations + all things video
What Michael can do for you is help you take it to the next level. As an experienced business coach, Michael has been instrumental in motivating and guiding me to grow my business more successfully. Staying on point with marketing and focusing on the tasks that make me a more effective broker, equals better results. I highly recommend that you work with Michael to reach your goals and beyond.
Jeffrey HutchinsSelf-employed
Michael is extremely knowledgeable; his intuitive approach to business has helped keep me on track. Having his expertise to draw upon leads me to find better solutions and gain better results. For me, he has short-circuited the usual decision making process. He truly cares about his profession and his clients. Michaels' inspiring style supports my own abilities; his many years of experience make him a fantastic resource for his clients. I enthusiastically recommend his executive coaching.
Greg CorviMarin and San Francisco Realtor
Michael has an extraordinary skill set which he applies with good judgment in his role as an Executive Coach. He has directly demonstrated with me his ability to go deep into an issue and to uncover underlying themes and then pull those important and relevant topics to the surface. Michael has a strong business background, combined with many achievements in business, coaching and consulting. His ability to successfully guide the coaching process that helps his clients grow is a victory for everyone he coaches. I highly recommend Michael for his proficiency, intuition, and intelligence.
Ron MeansCEO
I have worked closely with Michael for over a year. He coached me on how to organize and launch a Business Network International (BNI) chapter. This became a catalyst of change for my business and my life. What a group; a lively party of THIRTY in less than 12 months - thanks to Michael. His positive pragmatic approach and effective leadership skills attracted committed, vibrant experienced business professionals into my business network. In existence for only one year, many members are closing deals and I have closed transactions too! The power of this “word of mouth” advertising is impressive. I will be forever thankful to Michael for his first-rate efforts. I feel very lucky to have had his support! Today we are truly living up to our name: “Movers & Shakers.”
Sara Werner CostaLuxury Real Estate Advisor
Michael Whatmore helped me grow my business in many productive ways. Beginning with developing a strategic plan, through to our collaboration for finding just the right free lance professionals to help move my company forward. He is an intuitive business coach with real-world business knowledge who listens thoughtfully and keeps me on track. An excellent leader; Michaels’ encouraging style supports my own strengths and leads me to find better solutions and gain better results. I favorably recommend his coaching.
Gwen O'NeillFranchise Partner
I had the pleasure of being in the same BNI (Business Networking International) group with Michael, where he played a crucial role in getting our new group up and running and sustaining the momentum it needed to flourish. He was consistently kind, patient, and resourceful in that setting.
Additionally, I got to experience Michael as a coach. He used a Career Projection exercise, where we explored my thoughts and goals regarding my career path. Though I didn't realize it at the time, answering seemingly quirky questions about my family and other important people in my life and sticking post-its on the wall of my conference room, planted the seeds that have now finally begun to grow into what I believe will be a life I can be truly passionate about.
I've always known which intangible qualities I've been looking for in a career but I never knew what it was I wanted to do. Michael's coaching helped me clarify and reinforce some of those visions by using examples from my life and the people around me who have shaped my experiences. Though I genuinely enjoyed working with him at the time, it wasn't until recently - years later - that I realized what an impact that his coaching made.
I highly recommend working with Michael as a coach. In addition to having extensive experience with adult education and business coaching, he is an absolute pleasure to be around. He doesn't take himself too seriously, always has a twinkle in his eye, and you can tell he finds true joy in helping other people progress toward their goals.
Sandra PossingLife Coach | Create an extraordinary life you love.
Michael's leadership abilities were essential in the creation and growth of GraceWorks. The founding group had a number of different, if related, visions for GraceWorks. Michael kept us focused on shared goals and guided a collection of strong individuals into a team who produced a timely and effective project launch. Michael's extensive business experience, his profound ability to bring out the best in people, and his capacity to build alliances all contributed to GraceWorks' success. He was a pleasure to work with, and I learned a lot from his wisdom and knowledge.
Deborah FrangquistTransformational Career Consulting & Executive Coaching
Michael is an accomplished and experienced executive professional with a talented gift to help other executives be successful due to his diverse background and peer coaching skills. He has a unique ability to help CEO's break through obstacles in their business to achieve their goals. He is a pleasure to work with and examples integrity with a thoughtful demeanor.
Candice A. KatayamaCreative, Strategic, Effective Sales and Marketing Professional. 
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