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testimonials and recommendations
I would highly recommend Michael as he is a talented coach with an engaging and supportive style. His passion for helping others is evident in the way he actively listens then is able to offer insights and new perspectives with the goal to guide individuals towards their own successful and balanced outcomes.
Michael was wonderful to work with and his approach was an effective blend of values-based discovery and tried-and-true thought leadership and coaching tools. I feel that I learned more about myself as a person and professional, as well as what I wanted out of my career.
Ryan Retartha
Director Alumni Relations, College of Business, Notre Dame
​Michael is an excellent coach and focused on working with individuals to define their values and then use their values to guide key life decisions. He is an excellent listener and quickly can guide clients to change behaviors that allows them to be their best possible self.
I am carving out more strategic time to plan my week and ensure my meetings and time aren't haphazard. I found Michael to be a healthy dose of challenge and support. He was able to draw out more meaningful, specific goals that I could focus on and actually see and measure my own progress.
Director of Housing
Mid-sized university
Michael has an exceptional ability to distill what I say down into actionable steps. He helps me to see the bigger picture and break down my goals into achievable steps. Michael's guidance and support have helped me to achieve my goals and make progress in my personal and professional life.
Michael Hartmann is an outstanding leadership coach who embodies empathy, kindness, active listening, and actionable steps.
Senior Solutions Consultant
Mid-sized software company
My emotional intelligence is much better. I am calmer, happier, and much more receptive to challenges in life. … My attitude and approach have completed a complete 180.
Design Engineer
Mid-sized Energy Sector Company
I've gained the confidence to respectfully halt interruptions during meetings, regardless of the seniority of the person interrupting. I've improved my ability to focus on listening, prioritizing understanding over responding. …also valuing their perspectives and where they're coming from. I started to forgive myself sometimes, allowing room for growth and understanding in my own journey.
Throughout my 20-year career, Michael stands out as the unparalleled coach I've ever encountered. Our interactions went beyond mere professional exchanges; we shared moments of joy and sorrow alike. He enlightened me on conducting executive meetings efficiently, practicing self-kindness, mastering the art of listening… Even when I expressed concerns about my language barrier, he consistently encouraged me, reinforcing my confidence. … he recommended numerous insightful books, reinforcing the lessons with valuable reading material.
"I have benefited greatly from Michael's vast coaching experience through 1x1 sessions as he has provided expert advice, consultation, and thought-provoking questions.
He has also provided valuable techniques and recommendations dealing in a range of areas including communicating to management, improving negotiations within technical projects, and strengthening my leadership skills.
Michael also assisted me in clearly identifying and focusing on the essential areas of my work which are required to drive me forward toward the next step in my technical career. I am thankful for the opportunity to have had such a positive and dedicated coach!"
"I worked with Michael for two years as my coach and he helped me grow spiritually, professionally, and personally. Michael has a unique ability to listen and be able to ask the questions that would help me resolve problems that I did not know I had the answers for. He also left the accountability to me to decide what I wanted to do with it.
As a result I took responsibility and learned that I had the
ability of helping myself to learn and grow within myself. Since working with Michael I have been able to attain goals that previously were beyond my imagination. I have completed an IronMan, run a marathon up a mountain, changed careers, started my own coaching business, redefined my life goals and learned that anything is possible. "
Cecilia Carranza Lewis
STSM Software Engineer at IBM
Director of Retail Solutions at a large Multinational Corporation
Head of AI, mid-sized technology company