I had been searching for a coach for two years before getting introduced to Michael. I have talked to dozens of prospective coaches in that time, and got a sense for different styles and approaches. Many of the coaches I spoke with were focused on their style of coaching - their method, their approach, their language. But once we met, I knew that Michael's approach was the one for me. Not only does he adjust to and meet you where you are, Michael also helps you learn how to coach yourself, which ultimately means loving yourself better and more consistently.
Michael has helped me achieve my initial stated goal of putting words to my life's mission. Through our time together, I have found my voice, discovered where I have not been giving myself the opportunity to trust myself, and built a resilience to external stress that has proven to be sustainable.
– Brian Shields
BrianLeeShields.com
Michael has served as my zealous advocate helping me better understand my life’s purpose. He helped me see my underappreciated and unique strengths shining a light on what sets me apart. I've learned to see myself as the leader and expert that others see and developed the confidence to step boldly into new territory. Previously hidden opportunities have become visible and I have a much more fine-tined understanding of my path forward with a clearer vision to actualize and achieve my full potential.
– Gary Lucks, Beyond Compliance Law
Working with Michael provides a deep dive into one's own potential. He's a seer, a mirror, a dance partner, and ultimately a champion for his clients. Thanks to our work, I am able to name and claim the talents that are uniquely mine. By having given myself the gift of this partnership, I am now able to step into the world to fulfill my purpose in a way that is both more playful and more peaceful.
– Lisa Micheli, PhD
President and CEO, Pepperwood Foundation
I sought Michael out looking for a way to define my purpose, be more authentic and true to myself and align that with how I showed in my work and personal life. Michael gently and encouragingly guided me through a process to understand and define my essence, and to intentionally bring it forth into everyday life. He is kind, wise and insightful and supported me through times of celebration and loss. It's two years later and I carry Michael with me everywhere I go - I designed a beautiful symbol that is a representation of my essence as Michael helped me to define it - this symbol is now tattooed on my body and inspires, centers, grounds and connects me to my core.
– Judy Galdiel
Senior Vice President, Evolve Giving Group
Over the last two years Michael has been a partner in reinvigorating my work, refining my image of myself, and focusing my goals. He helped to reveal my strengths and explore my values. His gentle but keen inquisitive style helped me find the words to describe my view of myself and plot a path for shifting my business of 30 years in new directions. This has led to two years of growth and change, leading our small business in new directions. I wish I’d had his help when I first started my business, but he’s proved it’s never too late to start designing and defining your future.
Erick Mikiten - Owner Mikiten Architecture /The Art of Access
Michael not only holds a spotlight on the magnificence we hold inside that is our superpowers. He creates the space for us to give ourselves permission to claim them, own them, and really bring them out in the world as it was always intended. He supports people to trust themselves to use them for good, and understand their responsibility to bring them out into the light of day.
What a wonderful place the world will be as everyone has choice to be who they will look up to and model in each moment. And how cool, when they need it most, they can look inside and find their number one superhero is never more than a heartbeat away.
– Karen Kessler
Managing Partner, Next-Level Leader
Michael’s brilliant talent of seeing remarkable gifts in us is the boost we all need. The very light in his eyes changes as he listens, makes connections, and sees patterns. Working with him, you learn to see how your growth is the inspiration for the glowing and sparkling reflected back at you. You know the joke about the fish who asks the second fish how’s the water, and the second fish replies, “What the heck is water?” When the waters of your journey seem fraught with turbulence, murkiness, toxicity, swirling currents, unfathomable depth, or limiting scarcity, Michael helps you to see how your very nature is integral to the dynamic ecosystem of the waters around you. He zooms out to show how you are both the fish and the water.
– Erin Davenport
Supervisory Archeologist, Yosemite National Park
I was looking for help with making a major life decision between building my own business and running a division of an associated company. Our work together was instrumental in me making the move out of a company and into my own practice.
Working with Michael I released myself from perceived obligation and am finding my way. Michael helped me understand that I could make my decision based on what will truly serve me and that when I speak my truth, I create allies to my mission and vision. By serving my needs and the life I want to create, I can serve others with my best efforts and energy. He is a brilliant coach and has taught me so much about myself and what I am here to do.
– Karen Collacutt, CFP
Managing Partner - Triad Group LLC
I am one of those people who has so much to offer that I have struggled to make sense of and communicate it. My work with Michael was unlike anything I've ever experienced. He helped me get crystal clear in a way I had not before.
The big breakthrough was that he helped me see that two of my core qualities that seemed in opposition are actually opposite poles of a continuum. We named these Superpowers “Limitless Magical Wildness and Precise Refined Awareness.” Naming and claiming the truth of these powers and seeing them in this way profoundly shifted me internally. I felt seen - by myself - through Michael's words. This gave me a deep sense of quiet and opened my heart to new possibilities. Thank you Michael!
– Samantha Keen
Start The Business You Love
What clients are saying...
Michael has a powerful gift - his ability to reveal the gifts of others. He led me on a transformational path of insight and acceptance of mine. He helped me to find my strength and resilience, my power to change and grow. Through every step, he offered impactful tools to foster my intuitive knowledge and bring a deeper understanding of my potential. His patience and honesty nurtured my growth, and I continue to reap the benefits of his wisdom. By working with Michael, I discovered a trust in myself that, in the 60+ years of my life, I’ve never known before. The change in me is profound and enduring, and I’m very grateful.
– Matt Brown
Wayfinding Designer, TakeForm
If there's a real-life superhero that can help you unlock, unblock and unleash your greatest power and potential, then I'd call Michael Tertes "The Keymaster.”
This man's incredible gifts have helped me conquer my greatest challenges - both personally and professionally - and chart a new life course that is already manifesting.
I've worked with countless coaches and consultants, all in an effort to overcome my "martyr syndrome" and have the courage to change my condition. But it was Michael's salient methodology and proven process that helped me unpack and decode the underlying issues - and focus on my true passion and identity.
– Matthew Garrapy
Chief Digital Officer - Solodev