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Straight Talk Feedback & Guidance

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an honest course correction session



with Michael Turner

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Expert Coach & Alternative Therapist

"Michael excels at combining his piercing insight with an empathetic and compassionate demeanor. He's not afraid to be direct when necessary, ensuring that his guidance is both effective and actionable. This unique mix enables him to provide invaluable guidance that has allowed me to make significant strides in my growth."
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​​- Tim R.
Investor, Advisor, Board Member of Several NASDAQ-listed Companies

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​Straight Talk Guidance Session
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When you have had enough with cautious coaching, gentle questions, or drawn-out reflection, sometimes the kindest and most valuable thing you can hear is the truth: direct, unfiltered, and free of sugar-coating. That’s what a Straight Talk Session is for.

Whatever thoughts your mind keeps spinning on — whether about relationships, plans, emotions, decisions, or your next step in life — if you’re ready to cut through the fluff and get clear, honest guidance you can act on right away, this is where you will find it, because sometimes you just want someone trustworthy and correct who has the wisdom, experience, intelligence, and clarity to tell it to you straight.

​A Straight Talk Session is exactly that.
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  • No hedging.
  • No couching guidance in layers of empty affirmations or forced positivity.
  • No holding back behind the professional restraint of traditional coaching or therapy.​
 
  • Just accuracy.
  • Just clarity.
  • Just truth — the truth you want and need to hear.

In this session, I will speak to you with the candour and understanding of a trusted friend — one who’s earned the right to drop protocol, cut through the noise, and say what needs to be said. Not with a hammer to pound you, but with a compass to guide you. You will get a grounded perspective, a clear assessment of your situation and your options, and practical advice you can act on immediately.

This option is ideal if you’re:


  • Tired of sugar-coated, people-pleasing feedback.
  • Wanting a compassionate yet honest outside perspective on your situation.
  • Seeking confirmation where you’re right and candid correction when you’re wrong.
  • Looking for clarity, decisiveness, and actionable next steps.

One of the greatest benefits of this session is the clarity and perspective it provides. You will hear where you’re right and can stand confidently tall in that. You will hear where you’re wrong and need to pivot appropriately. Either way, you will know where you stand — no kid-gloves, no ambiguity.

The intention behind this Straight Talk session is to avoid the negative consequences of operating from the distorted filters that have been shaped by your personal history, your biases, and the beliefs that have not been serving you, causing you to make costly mistakes and unexpected errors of judgment.

When you invest your time and money with me, you get to experience peace of mind and the strength of resolve — overcoming doubt, insecurity, confusion, and fear. With renewed clarity, you will see situations and options as they truly are, so you can move forward with confidence and increase the likelihood of experiencing positive outcomes and happiness.

What you can expect:
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  • A 60-minute session of honest feedback and actionable guidance.
  • A clear sense of perspective and direction — without the fluff.​
  • Advice grounded in 30+ years as a successful real-world executive, therapist, and mentor.

If you are tired of being coddled and want truth and clarity without the fluff, this session is for you.

As an expert coach, I am dedicated to helping my clients cultivate mental habits that foster resilience, happiness, and ultimately, a deep sense of satisfaction with their achievements.

​My offerings include transformative personal coaching, rapid resolution therapy, and practical mentoring and guidance, all tailored to your unique needs and goals.  No matter what, we will work together to clear whatever may be stuck to unlock your full potential and discover the authentic joy and deeply rewarding fulfilment that your life really has to offer.

Hello.  ​My name is Michael Turner.

​Let's overcome this temporary hurdle and get you back on course now!
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Straight Talk Session Packages

​​Single Clarity Session
$250

(or the equivalent in €-EUR/£-GBP)

  • 50+ minute one-on-one session
  • Immediate clarity and actionable next steps​
  • Direct access to a highly intuitive and accomplished coach and life mentor​
Two Clarity Sessions
$450

(or the equivalent in €-EUR/£-GBP)

  • ​Two 50+ minute one-on-one sessions​​
  • Immediate clarity and actionable next steps
  • Direct access to a highly intuitive and accomplished coach and life mentor​​

Single 90-minute Straight Talk Coaching Huddle-up
$325

(or the equivalent in €-EUR/£-GBP)
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The 90-minute Huddle-up is available as:

• A 75-minute clarity session plus a 15-minute follow-up call.
 – or – 
• A single 90-minute clarity session.
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BOOK YOUR STRAIGHT TALK SESSION
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I offer sessions on a donation-based model and encourage participants to donate in a range of what they would typically pay a skilled therapist or specialised coach.  These donations allow me to dedicate the balance of my time as a pro bono mentor and counsellor to people who are in genuine need of my compassion, care, and support.  Thank you for considering this donation-based approach, which allows me to help individuals achieve their goals while maintaining my ability to offer support to those in need.
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I am not a psychiatrist or clinical mental health worker.  ​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 urgent need, please contact the USA National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). 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.

BUDDHIST THERAPIST  ★  specialist coach for PROFESSIONALS  ★​  LIFE ADVISOR
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Michael Turner, Happiness Instructor, Business Leader, Success Trainer, Mentor, Leadership Adviser, Executive Mentor
Michael Turner brings more than 30 years of professional 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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For Buddhist Stream Entry Training and applied Dharma Life Coaching, please visit my Buddhist instruction website here:
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(beingpeacefully.com is home to the acclaimed Stream Entry Buddhist Blog™ [↗])

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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