"Mike helped me clarify my thinking about the direction of my practice and helped me focus my tasks to move to the next level. His keen insights, positive encouragement, and network of excellent resources have enabled me to see new ways to grow an old business with energy and excitement. Mike is a great asset to have on my team"
Owner. Training for Blind Students

"Working closely with Mike has helped me create a new sense of organization in how I think about project and business management. After 15 years of self-employment, I was becoming overwhelmed in my thinking; now I have more creative energy for my work and my life."
Owner. Graphic Design Business

"Our owner wanted to promote our newest mold maker to General Foreman over others who held seniority but were less qualified. Mike helped us become a team and the senior mold makers supported our decision. In addition, Mike helped all of our senior people make sure the new General Foreman was successful. We simply would not have had such a positive transition without Mike's professional help".
CFO, Family Tool Making Firm

"Mike's questions helped me clarify my thinking in deciding how I am going to communicate with a client group. He helped me understand that as well as the significance of understanding the audience. Where do I want to leave them? What do I want them to move forward into?"
Senior Manufacturing Consultant

"As a free-thinking, creative type, I really needed someone to 'reign me in'. Mike helped me to create structures and manage my time --- a much needed boost to my productivity. With Mike's assistance, I have made great strides in solidifying my own strategy as an entrepreneur. I now have divided the 'big picture' into many smaller, more manageable goals which will help me get to where I want to be. Mike's experience and collaborative approach have proven to be invaluable tools to help move my business forward."
Freelance Creative Director

"Mike provides non-judgmental observations, asks great questions, and helps me to focus. Meeting with him on the phone provides an opportunity to stop and concentrate on process things I might not make time for otherwise. Our meetings provide a few minutes of thinking time in a day that's usually focused on doing".
Information manager, Large Nonprofit in DC

"Dr. Mike Thomas is one of the most knowledgeable experts in his field. More importantly, he is very pragmatic and gets results. He is dedicated to the people he helps and passionate about his work. He genuinely wants to help people better themselves. I continue to be amazed at the breadth of his experience and sincere dedication to coaching. In my many years in the corporate world, he is the best business management coach I have encountered".
President and CEO of a Business Association
(Former Corporate Attorney)

"If your management team members are not talking to each other, call Mike. If your team is lacking focus and they are back-biting, call Mike. Through three manufacturing sites in the US and two sites in the UK, my approach has been to call Mike. I call him each week on schedule and proactively sort through factors blocking excellence. I have found this more profitable than waiting for a problem. I recommend this approach without reservation".
Senior Executive, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, UK

"The business world is changing at an ever-accelerating pace and the pressure for corporate change can be awesome. Mike always seems to be there at the right moment with appropriate coaching and training, world-class resourcing skills, and a great sense of humor. Mike has positively impacted both my work and my personal life and he has my highest recommendation".
Middle Manager, Large US Chemical Corporation

Summary: CEOs, C-Level Executives, Line Managers, Technical Specialists and Entrepreneurs have business and personal challenges. These challenges are in various functions --- marketing, sales, customer service, operations, administration, human resources and team leadership. Regardless of their business or industry, my coaching helps clients improve their decision-making, planning, goal setting, action-taking, stress management and problem-solving.

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