Who is Mike?
Coach, consultant, teacher, pastor, motivational speaker and entrepreneur whose career has been in supporting and challenging adults and young people in following their passions and living the life they are called to lead.
A lifetime of teaching / coaching / mentoring.
“Leadership and community involvement” coaching local, regional, national and global initiatives.
Serious and intentional faith based discipleship.
A passion for instilling and coaching social entrepreneurial vision and strategies.
What makes Mike unique?
Decades ago Mike chose to make the world his classroom - focusing on real life experiences instead of set curriculums or agendas.
Mike has the ability to ask the right questions and help others dream dreams they never imagined.
Mike intentional focuses on life skills, conversational skills and the soft skills of leadership in helping to prepare for the future.
Professional Resume Highlights
Workshop clients: Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ichthus Ministries, National Youth Workers, David C. Cook Publishing, Lyman Coleman Small Group Ministry, Adventures In Missions, West Ohio Conference Youth Ministry Coordinator of the United Methodist Church. Leadership training in 50+ Miami Valley Schools in Ohio.
Extended leadership trainings: 299+ National and International leadership/mission retreats, camps and adventures.
Ongoing youth leadership coaching: Ginghamsburg Church Youth Ministry, Tipp City Ohio. Idea Factory, Troy, Ohio.
Founder: Clubhouse, School of Urban Studies, Troy Idea Factory (Not-for-profits).
Author: Ten Balloons: Principles of Leadership, Life and love / Not Yet Dead: A Memoir of 50 Years of Coaching and Leading Young People / Real Thoughts of an Aging Youth Worker.
Organizational awards: President George H. W. Bush Points of Light Award. President Bill Clinton Voluntary Action Award. National Mayors Community Service Award.
“Life is long. You don’t need to live the same version of your life forever.”