Michael's Methodology

U.S.M.C. Centered Coaching

A repeatable process that exercises leadership muscles to transform all aspects of your organization.
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The problem with traditional leadership coaching:

The Marine Corps-inspired coaching framework will revolutionize both your leadership presence and how you engage with all stakeholders.

While conventional leadership coaching relies on abstract concepts, this approach delivers the battle-tested strategies and practical tools that fueled Michael’s success as a Marine leader. 

These practical tools and insights help leaders feel confident in their decisions, build unshakeable team trust, and maintain a command presence during chaotic situations. With results consistently delivered after the first session, this methodology has transformed 250+ executives across Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government organizations.

The U.S.M.C. Centered Coaching model:

The 14 Marine Corps Leadership Traits: Your Leadership Blueprint

Through carefully crafted programs that honor both your professional ambitions and personal truth, we’ll work together to create lasting transformation that touches every aspect of your life.

The Foundation

Courage, Decisiveness, Dependability, Integrity, Judgement, Justice, and Loyalty. Core traits that build unshakeable leaders.  

Communication Mastery

Tact, Bearing, Enthusiasm Ensure your vision becomes reality through clear, confident communication.

Execution Excellence

Unselfishness, Endurance, Initiative and knowledge. Drive consistent results regardless of the situational circumstance.

U.S.M.C. Centered Coaching Methodology

Understanding

Identify Your Leadership Blind Spot

Situational Awareness

Recognizing your Leadership Impact

Mindfulness

Operational Pause and Think

Centered Choice

Execute
International Award Winning Author and featured in:

The Power of U.S.M.C. Centered Coaching

This unique approach combines battle-tested Marine Corps leadership principles with proven mindfulness practices. Each element has been validated in both combat zones and boardrooms, consistently delivering exceptional results.

The methodology adapts to any leadership challenge while maintaining its core power: creating centered, unstoppable leaders.

U.S.M.C. Centered Coaching Timeline

Weeks 1-4

Understanding

Assessment & Pattern Recognition

Initial leadership assessment, 360-degree feedback collection, Core values identification
Leadership style analysis, Identify triggers and tendencies, Map current leadership impact, Define growth opportunities, Set measurable objectives

Weeks 1-4

Weeks 5-6

Situational Awareness

Environmental Mastery

Team dynamics assessment, Stakeholder mapping, Pressure point identification, Response pattern analysis, Challenge anticipation techniques,  Environmental reading skills, Team insight development
Communication enhancement

Weeks 5-6

Weeks 7-8

Mindfulness

Mental Toughness Foundation

Tactical breathing techniques
Pressure response training
Emotional regulation skills
Real-time application
High-stakes scenario training
Decision-making under pressure

Weeks 7-8

Weeks 8-24

Centered Leadership

Integration

Combine understanding with awareness, Apply mindfulness in real time, Practice centered decision-making, Build consistent presence, Habit reinforcement, Progress measurement

Weeks 8-24

Lives Transformed

Their Stories of transformation

"Michael is an exceptional coach."

He has the unique ability to differentiate when it is most effective to listen and empathize and when to challenge and explore ones thinking.  His years of experience working in a wide variety of situations with a diverse group of people allows him to share insightful examples and provide powerful advice.  

Michael has always been fully attentive and engaged during our coaching sessions.  He is open-minded and never judgmental.  He is a true partner, creating a safe space for open and honest dialogue.  He himself is humble, vulnerable, and willing to give of himself, which has been an example for my own actions, learning, and growth.    

Hema Crockett's Reviews

Dr. Tony Herrera

Human Resource Executive

"I have never been able to make as much progress"

Over the past 3 years, I’ve worked with and consulted various professionals to work through a restricting leadership habit I’ve developed. I have never been able to make as much progress with anyone as I have with Mike in just 6 sessions. He led his coaching sessions in a way that resonated with me: equally informative and productive as they were comfortable and casual. His expertise and coaching process were both proven effective to help me identify when the habit occurs, and how to progress towards eradicating it from my conditioning. Even weeks later, I think about the tools Mike equipped me on a weekly basis. I am very grateful to learn from someone so knowledgeable, humble, and wise as Mike.

Hema Crockett's Reviews

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Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer

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