Ben Congleton

Co-Founder & CEO, Olark

"In the multiple years I've worked with Michael as my coach, he has consistently listened, reflected, and helped me take action in meaningful ways. He is fantastic at asking the right questions that lead me to new insights and help me grow. His biggest impact has been helping me look beyond individual conversations to build systems that have helped me make a strong transition from founder/leader to CEO. Specifically, Michael helped me solidify the importance of being ruthless with my time which helped me step away from operations. He helped me be thoughtful about expressing gratitude which lead to a worldwide discussion around mental health in the workplace and an HBR Article. He helped me navigate parental leave as a founder/CEO, which has fundamentally shifted how I integrate work and life -- and when I returned he helped me take a step back so that I could focus on the most impactful conversations. Michael has made a meaningful impact in my growth as an executive, and I have a strong belief that he will similar impact on your growth as well. I highly recommend Michael for new executives taking on the transitions in their careers."