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Leadership Advising

​& Executive Mentoring

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with Michael Turner
​Expert Coach, Leadership Advisor, Fortune 200 Executive, and Board Member

Unlock Unprecedented Success
​​"Michael provides invaluable guidance and support that has allowed me to make significant strides in my growth as a multi-business investor. Working with Michael has been an incredibly rewarding and transformative experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael Turner to anyone seeking top-notch coaching and advising that will truly make a difference."
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- Tim R.
Investor, Advisor, & Board Member (multiple NASDAQ companies)

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Work with an accomplished advisor who understands the unique challenges of high-earning, high-responsibility professionals like you.
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I have ceased providing these specific business services. Instead, my focus is now entirely on offering personal coaching, Buddhist therapy, and
 rapid resolution therapy.
C-Level Executive and Coach
Professional Success and Mentoring Specialist

Power-up Your Journey

Born in 1975, I possess over 25 years of senior-level international business and boardroom experience and I specialise in coaching successful, high-earning professionals in the Business, Science, and Technology sectors. As a former Board member of several organisations and a Fortune 200 businessperson, I've mentored individuals at all senior levels, helping them unleash the power of their potential and excel in their careers.

My expertise guides clients in navigating the competitive landscape of workplace and boardroom gamesmanship, developing new skills, and achieving greater heights of success than they ever imagined.
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Leadership Advising & Executive Mentoring with Michael Turner

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Beyond the Power of Success Coaching


Success coaching is a tailored approach to professional and leadership development that can fundamentally transform and empower motivated thought leaders. It involves the process of identifying your unique strengths, understanding how to leverage them, and overcoming the specific obstacles that are, in effect, holding you back. This process is designed to forge a more rewarding and direct path to your desired professional achievements.  By leveraging my extensive experience and proven ability to coach, guide, and course-correct, I work closely with my executive clients to create a personalised approach. This approach is designed to propel them to the next level of success and fulfilment.

In addition to executive advising and leadership coaching, I offer a deep range of services to help executives achieve success and happiness; some of these services include:
  • C-Suite Advisory Services
  • Strategic Leadership Development
  • Deep-Dive Executive Mentoring
  • ​Corporate Mindfulness Coaching
  • Senior-Level Emotional Intelligence Training
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills Training
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  • Executive Presence and Personal Branding Development​

​These services can help you improve your leadership skills, drive results, motivate others, and enhance your organisational authority and effectiveness. By working with a C-Suite level executive coach and advisor like me, you will gain new perspectives, refine your strategies, and develop the skills necessary to succeed in today's aggressively competitive business landscape.​

Crush The Internal Challenges That Get In Your Way


​​I understand the internal challenges that high-responsibility professionals face in their careers.  I provide experienced guidance and direct mentoring to help my executive clients develop the skills necessary to overcome these challenges and thrive in their personal and professional lives:
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  • High Expectations and Pressure: Constantly facing high expectations from management, colleagues, clients, and shareholders, resulting in the burden of pressure to perform.
 
  • Time Management: Difficulty managing time effectively, leading to increased stress and decreased productivity or job satisfaction.
 
  • Impostor Syndrome: Feeling undeserving of your success or position, leading to self-doubt and an undercurrent of insecurity.
 
  • Isolation: Limited opportunities to socialise and network with peers due to demanding work schedules, high levels of responsibilities, and the need to maintain professional distance.
 
  • Maintaining Motivation: Struggling to stay motivated and engaged in your work, especially when faced with undesired tasks or uninspired projects.
 
  • Job Insecurity: Despite levelling up enough to earn a high salary, concerns about your job security due to economic fluctuations, cyclical downsizing, or ever-evolving industry trends.
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  • Career Stagnation: Difficulty in finding opportunities for career growth and advancement at your level and beyond within your organisation or industry.
 
  • Managing Stress: Difficulty coping with the stress and pressure associated with high-responsibility positions which can negatively impact your mental and physical well-being.
 
  • Work-life Balance: Addressing the struggle to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life, leading to stress and potential burnout.
 
  • Delegation and Trust: Struggling to delegate tasks to team members and subordinates effectively, often due to trust issues, power struggles, or concerns about maintaining control. 

Don't continue to normalise and make allowances for these success speed bumps to persist — it's time to finally change your relationship with these all-too-common hindrances!  They are destructive and they hold you back from maximising your capacity for a fulfilling career.

Who Can Benefit from Leadership Advising & Executive Mentoring?

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My Leadership Advising and Executive Mentoring services are specifically suited for the highly-compensated professional who genuinely aspires to reach his or her full potential, and is willing to invest in their own development to achieve the next level of success.

✅ Proven track record of helping high-income professionals.

✅ Personalised coaching tailored to your unique needs and goals.
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✅ Overcome blockers and access your untapped potential.

I work with a diverse array of high-potential professionals, including:
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  • Senior Leaders: Executives looking to sharpen their management skills and enhance their ability to lead and influence others. I focus on developing critical leadership competencies, such as strategic thinking, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and diplomacy to empower leaders to level up and direct organisational success;
 
  • Aspiring Executives: Upwardly mobile professionals seeking to advance their careers or transition into new positions of power or influence will benefit from my counsel. I provide insights and strategies to navigate complex corporate landscapes, enhance personal branding, and leverage strengths that accelerate successful career trajectories;
 
  • Rising Stars: Ambitious yet unsung professionals aiming to break through glass ceilings and other barriers will find my coaching uniquely invaluable as I help them develop the skills and strategies necessary to be seen, heard, and respected by colleagues and superiors alike, paving the way for accelerated career growth and recognition;
 
  • Entrepreneurs and Bootstrap Founders: I work with founders and SMB leaders looking to accelerate their growth and optimise their effort-to-reward ratio. My advising focuses on helping to identify and cultivate underdeveloped skills-sets and while rounding out their acumen to maximise their leadership qualities and expansion opportunities;
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  • Scientists and Technologists: Professionals in the fields of science and technology who are looking to propel and excel in their careers and businesses as I help them hone their leadership strategies, tactical communication, and interpersonal relationship-building abilities, enabling them to effectively work with and around the people who they need in order to succeed and make a lasting impact within their domains and beyond.

Why Work With Me?


​Because you work hard and want more of what you are working so hard for.​
Experience the personal happiness and professional success benefits of working with me:

  • ​Personalised Guidance: I offer targeted and tailored advice and strategies to address the specific needs, goals, and challenges of each successful professional I work with, helping them navigate their unique professional landscape.
 
  • Skill Development: My coaching helps leaders and founders enhance their leadership abilities, decision-making skills, emotional intelligence, and communication prowess, which are crucial for professional growth and success.
 
  • Overcoming Obstacles: I provide support and insights that help my clients identify and overcome barriers that may be limiting their careers or businesses, or are otherwise holding them back from realising their full potential for success and happiness.
 
  • Career Advancement: By working with me, my clients experience accelerated career progression, transition into more lucrative and influential roles, and achieve their professional goals more directly and effectively.
 
  • Increased Confidence: My advising helps high-value thought leaders build and reinforce the self-assurance necessary to assert themselves in the workplace, make bold decisions, and command respect from their peers and superiors.
 
  • Networking and Relationship-building: I offer guidance on building and maintaining valuable professional and personal relationships, enabling the the leaders of today and tomorrow expand their networks and develop their interpersonal skills.
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  • Support and Accountability: As a coach, mentor, and advisor, I provide a supportive environment; nevertheless, I hold success- and happiness-driven clients accountable for their progress, ensuring they stay committed to their personal and professional development.
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Ultimately, my leadership advising and executive mentoring and coaching services are the catalysts for positive change and growth, empowering high-responsibility professionals to genuinely shine and excel in their careers and make lasting impacts on all of the organisations and industries they touch.

What Sets Me Apart


​With over two decades of successful top-tier experience in senior-level roles, from bootstrap start-ups to massive multinationals, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the coaching and advising process.

My background as an INTP Expert Generalist and my experience as a board member of several organisations and a Fortune 200 technology businessperson allows me to understand the complexities and challenges my leadership and professional clients face in today's fast-paced, ever-changing business and boardroom landscape.


​I am not a common advisor or coach.​

My extensive experience is complemented by a deep commitment to the well-being, success, and happiness of my clients. I excel at building strong, lasting relationships based on trust, collaboration, honesty, and respect. This approach creates a powerful, supportive environment where clients can develop their goals, confront their challenges, and unleash their full potential.

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Leadership Advising & Executive Mentoring Packages


​Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual plans are available.

Monthly:
4,000 per month for weekly one-hour conferences.

Quarterly:
$10,000 per quarter for weekly one-hour conferences.

Annually:
$40,000 per year for twice-weekly one-hour conferences.

Single Strategic Huddle-up:
$2,500 per single 90-minute targeted discussion.

​A limited 50% off sliding scale is available for bootstrap CEOs and non-profit or academic executives, and other interesting clients who possess the potential to rise to the top to do great things.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER:  Personal Coaching included at no additional charge.
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​Executive Client Testimonials


​Here are some excerpts from what some of my satisfied clients have to say:
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​​"I was initially hesitant about seeking help for my personal and work challenges from Michael, but I am beyond grateful that I decided to work with him. Since beginning our sessions, I've experienced a remarkable transformation in both my own happiness and in my professional success. One of the most impressive aspects of working with Michael is his ability to identify the root causes of my challenges and provide actionable solutions! This has led to massive improvements in my work performance and relationships, ultimately resulting in significantly more happiness in my life overall."
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     ​- Emily Thompson, Principal Consultant, CEO & Founder

"Michael possesses a razor-sharp intellect, an astute ability to quickly process and solve problems, and an outstanding talent for generating 'clarity in the chaos.' His insight has been instrumental in helping me manage organizational challenges and navigate complex business relationships. What sets Michael apart from others is not just his expertise and skills as a top-tier executive and mindfulness teacher, but also his genuine humanity: he excels at combining his piercing insight with an empathetic demeanor and he's not afraid to be direct when necessary, ensuring that his guidance is both effective and actionable. Working with Michael has been an incredibly rewarding and transformative experience. His unwavering dedication to my success and well-being have made a lasting impact on my life. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael Turner to anyone seeking top-notch coaching and advising that will truly make a difference."​
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- Tim R., Investor, Advisor, & Board Member (multiple NASDAQ companies)

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"Michael's insightful guidance helped me navigate the challenges and seize opportunities that eventually led to a major career milestone. He has an uncanny ability to identify areas for improvement and offer practical advice on how to reach full potential. Recently his advice and guidance has resulted in me getting a promotion to Vice President and a $35,000 raise! And Michael's coaching goes beyond just leadership advancement; he has also helped me achieve a happier and more rounded life by addressing my personal goals and the things that prevented me from realizing them."​
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     - Scott Smith, Corporate Sales Leader, Vice President
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"While Michael is kind, compassionate, and soft, he is very direct when he needs to be in order to help me get over the things that block me. Getting pushed when I need to be pushed has been so powerful and I appreciate that about him so much. He also has an uncanny ability to understand my needs and offer specific advice, which has made such an impact on my growth. Throughout our time together, Michael has encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone, take discussed and calculated risks, and pursue my aspirations with confidence. He has not only helped me overcome my challenges, but also empowered me to embrace new opportunities and continuously improve myself. I highly recommend his coaching services to anyone seeking personal and professional growth. His dedication, expertise, and genuine care for me shows that he is an exceptional coach."
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- Steve Mantel, Entrepreneur

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Michael Turner, Happiness Instructor, Business Leader, Success Trainer, Mentor, Leadership Adviser, Executive Mentor
Michael Turner brings 30 years of experience as a successful Fortune 100 & Fortune 200 business leader, mindfulness consultant, Buddhism teacher, meditation instructor, personal life coach, and Buddhism-based alternative therapist. He emphasises and transfers practical techniques using penetrative perspectives that help his clients overcome the unskillful habits that stand in the way of making progress toward resilience and happiness despite the responsibilities and pressures of everyday life. He uniquely excels at providing success and happiness training for those who are already successful yet struggle to find happiness alongside success. Michael specialises in working with business, science, technology, and mind-body wellness professionals. He has helped countless clients course-correct their habits to make veritable progress toward genuine success, fulfilment, and happiness.


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If you are currently experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings, it is crucial that you receive immediate support from professionals who specialises in crisis intervention. For those in the United States who are in urgent need, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988. This service is available 24/7 and provides free and confidential support for individuals in distress. Your safety and well-being are of utmost importance. The services provided by Michael Turner are educational, spiritual, and coaching in nature, drawing on principles of Early Buddhist teachings and contemplative psychology. These services are not psychotherapy, counselling, or medical treatment, and are not a substitute for the care of licensed healthcare professionals such as physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, or counsellors. No medical or psychological diagnoses will be made, and no promises of cure or specific outcomes are offered. If you are currently under the care of a licensed professional, you should continue that relationship and follow their guidance. Once you are in a stable and safe place, we can explore how working together may support your ongoing personal development, insight, and well-being journey.

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