SPECIALIZING IN COACHING HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED EXECUTIVES FOR OVER 20 YEARS

CERTIFIED IN LEADING ASSESSMENT TOOLS

Michael Hamilton, Managing Director                                                                        973-202-4843

Michael’s coaching style hails from decades of athletic performance grooming. Having transitioned from All-American collegiate tennis player to television director to business leader is a fascinating playbook for those pursuing high levels of competition.

Michael’s familiarity navigating the dynamics and challenges of corporate culture enables him to successfully coach clients towards peak performance, maximizing the individual’s personal impact and effectiveness. He is a proponent of trust and accountability, collaboration and strength-based coaching. Outcomes are designed to foster trust, flexibility, agility, adaptability and change-readiness. Co-founder/President of two technology companies, he understands the challenges confronting today’s leaders.

Michael has been coaching for over 20 years. He specializes in working with highly accomplished professionals: Chairmen of Boards of Directors and Board members; CEOs, COOs and other members of the C-Suite; senior executives; high potential leaders. He is industry agnostic.

Professional Certifications

• ICF - PCC

• CPCC

• Hogan

• Leadership Impact

• Human Synergistics

• MBTI

• FIRO - B

• Tilt 365

Affiliated Coaching Organizations

• Cambria Consulting

• Right Management

Michael is everything you could want in an executive coach. He’s an empathetic, patient listener who can translate complex concepts into digestible nuggets. He’s engaged and responsive. Michael doesn’t coddle his clients. He pushes you to see the full landscape and seize opportunities to grow as a leader. His insights never felt generic because he invests time getting to know you. His support feels unconditional, and it really cemented the trust and appreciation I have for him. Simply put: “I’m a better leader and a better person because of the work I’ve done with Michael.  

-LM, FACEBOOK

I’ve worked with Michael for about a year and it has been one of the highlights in my 20 year business career. Michael’s years of experience coaching executives at the highest levels is a great asset. He gave me various tools and insights to improve my performance from executive presentations to strategic planning. My improvement in the “soft-skills” of corporate interaction has been positively reflected on year-end reviews as well as positive remarks from colleagues. Michael is thoughtful, insightful, and most importantly direct. Self-reflection and business style critiques can be a difficult pill to swallow. Michael would provide me an accurate assessment of both my weaknesses and my strengths. My interactions and confidence at work have greatly improved with Michael’s guidance over the past year. 

-IA, VERIZON

Michael’s thought-provoking insights were instrumental in allowing me to recognize and evolve as a leader.  

-CK, KKR

Michael has had a very positive impact in how I approach leadership in my current role at Facebook. He encouraged me to approach daily tasks with a more holistic perspective and thoughtfulness. In a matter of months, I have improved my strategic thinking, specifically around internal challenges and opportunities that one encounters at a fast-moving technology company. Michael is more of a muse than a philosopher, as he really pushes for you to make decisions from your heart and brain, while emboldening the executive to consider all perspectives. A former athlete, Michael often uses sports as a metaphor when approaching leadership, which makes the sessions more relevant and easier to relate to. Ultimately, the essence of Michael’s coaching process is truly encouraging an open mind and careful deliberation.

-RS, FACEBOOK

Michael’s work with key leadership made a measurable difference in their ability to adapt and align to our changing culture.

-TL, SUMMIT HEALTH