Meet Mike
Hi, I’m Mike
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to understanding people—what drives us, what holds us back, and how we can grow.
Over my 20 years in HR, Talent, and Leadership roles, I’ve had a front-row seat to the complexities of human potential. I saw ambitious professionals excel on the outside while wrestling internally or at home, their limitations rooted in patterns they couldn’t see or shift.
That insight shaped the path I’m on today. I help people go deeper—exploring the inner-world which shapes decisions, behaviours, and outcomes, and bringing that to surface in the form of insights, strategies and action in the physical world.
More about me…
My professional life has been shaped by decades in corporate settings, high-performance businesses, and private consulting, where I worked across Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Leadership roles. I’ve spent my career immersed and fascinated by understanding human potential—what drives performance, motivation, and ambition, and what gets in the way.
Beyond the corporate world, I’ve taken unconventional paths; training as a commercial pilot, serving as a police officer, and 15 years practising yoga and meditation—disciplines that have helped me integrate the inner and outer worlds. Since the age of 18, I’ve sought out coaches and counsellors whenever needed, always driven by a desire to deepen my understanding and evolve.
For me, success isn’t just about external achievements—it’s about alignment between the inner world and the outer world. That’s the equation I’ve lived by, and it’s the one I help others navigate.
Credentials
23 Years specialising in Human Potential, Performance and Leadership within global organisations and private consulting.
Master Coach (Elementum Coaching Institute with Christine Hassler and Preston Smiles)
Bachelor of Psychology (Macquarie University, in progress)
Bachelor of Counselling (Australian College of Applied Psychology, in progress).
Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher (School of Positive Transformation)
Breathwork Facilitator Certification (Rebirthing Breathwork)
International Coaching Federation (Member)
Australian Counselling Association (Member)
Others
PRINCE2 Practitioner (UK Office of Commerce)
Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) (Scrum.org)
Advanced Diploma of Management (Australian Institute of Management)
Certificate IV in HR (Australian HR Institute)
Why Work with Me?
Corporate Expertise
With 20+ years in global organisations, high-performance companies, and entrepreneurial ventures, I help individuals and professionals make smarter decisions, navigate challenges, and advance with confidence.
Evidence-Based Strategies for Real Change
Using neuroscience, psychology, and leadership research, I provide practical strategies that drive measurable improvements in performance, resilience, and decision-making—helping you lead with clarity and confidence.
Transform from the Inside Out
Lasting change isn’t just about external success—it starts within. By uncovering the deeper patterns shaping your decisions and behaviours, I help you create real, sustainable transformation in life, career, and leadership.
From Awareness to Action
Awareness is the first step, but real progress comes from action. My coaching helps you build the mindset, strategies, and habits to create meaningful results. Each session gives you clear next steps and practical tools to keep you moving forward.
Honest, Grounded and Real
My approach creates space for honest, meaningful conversations—offering fresh insight, cutting through the noise, and providing the clarity and presence needed for real progress.
In 2016 I nearly lost the Light. Then I fought for every inch of it back.
I want to share a small part of my personal story with you. It’s important because our story shapes who we are, and we learn and heal through each other’s stories.
On the calm, clear morning of Christmas 2016, I awoke at dawn, alone and with a fright. My heart racing, my skin clammy, and a full-body panic gripping me in the pre-dawn light. There was no clear reason for this feeling, and so my terror amplified in the confusion.
The cool, crisp sheets stuck to my sweaty skin as I franticly tried to pull and kick them off. My breath shallow and rapid. I was disoriented and scared. I crawled out of bed and on to the floor, I fell through the floor and through the world itself. Endless falling. Time distorted—seconds felt like hours and minutes passed in a blur. The stillness of the room contrasted with the urgent panic, my ears full of the sound of my rapid breathing and my heart thumping, sweat dripped down my face and back. Was I insane? Was I dying?
I was engulfed in whatever this was. I tried to escape it by moving around, going outside, but the spinning and terror crippled me and I became worried about what other people might think. I felt insane. I found the most peace within a foetal position crying and sobbing on the floor.
This confronting moment had been building for decades, continued intensely through all the bright blue days of summer, and took years and years to heal. This was the bursting of a large emotional boil, that had been accumulating and festering for so long. This moment was my breakdown, and quite literally a breakthrough to a new life. I was 36 years old.
From the age of 12, the colour in my life began to turn to grey.
As a teenager, mum was chronically sick, my family was emotionally disconnected, and school was difficult for me. I watched in disbelief and horror as mum’s dementia took her humanity, withered her body, and stole her love of life. At 16, I escaped home to avoid witnessing the end of this slow-motion horror show. I carried my inner chaos and fear out into the world, alone.
After losing mum, in the next decades I would lose my brother, then dad, and I’d leave a series of failed relationships behind me. In hindsight each relationship was an attempt to seek comfort, and refuge from my inner chaos, a persistent emptiness, and so many unnamed pains.
My response to this was to seek refuge in my mind. I embraced a 'rise and grind' mentality, threw myself into cognitive excellence, drove my career, chased progression, engaged in more than a decade of competitive CrossFit.
I qualified as a Commercial Pilot, became a Police Officer, progressed my corporate career. Yet none of it earned me peace. Then, the morning of Christmas 2016 came to break me loose. At the right time and in just the right way, the loving, healing intelligence within me—and within all of us—applied a pressure I could no longer ignore. Instead of resisting, I began to listen.
From that moment, I started to put the pieces of myself back together. I’d spent more than 20 years breaking and smashing myself into pieces. All to contain and isolate the pain. I had tried to escape my inner chaos by turning the volume of everything up, to drown something else out. I’d disconnected and separated from myself to drown, contain and isolate the pain.
Through support from friends, counsellors and coaches, and my own intuition and self-love, things changed. Over the next decade I went from healing wounds, to fresh new growth, to blooming I had no idea was possible.
I have walked through the valley of my own shadow and I now hold incredible compassion for others encountering this, in it’s unique form, in their lives. It’s important to me to be the helping hand somebody else takes hold in their darkest hours, because I relied on so many of these myself, in so many moments over the years.
With love,
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Mike's support was phenomenal. I felt really safe as he held me with compassion and so much care. He's a great listener and held so much space for me. Mike helped me connect the dots which now gives me so much clarity. It was an honour to have Mike support me.
Vicky Achilleos, Cyprus
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I almost gave up on finding a Coach. Mike's support is ‘360’ degree. Supporting my dreams, helping me heal my traumas, showing me how I can shift my mindset to achieve my dreams and guide me to find my own answers. I love his supportive, non-judgemental approach.
Ebru Ergen, England
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Mike has a beautiful way of holding space which I always experience as safe, secure and comfortable - so I can go deep inwards. Mike's facilitation and guidance in working on my inner world has had a huge impact. Thank you, Mike.
Larissa Martins, Australia
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An absolute breath of fresh air. Mike's style has a beautiful stillness that brings safety and his voice is an absolute gift that allows you to dive deeper and do work via powerful questioning. He holds powerful space for me that allows me to dive deeper.
Jai Drennan, Australia
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Mike created such a beautiful and safe space for me to explore my inner landscape and connect with my inner child. I’ve felt so much more connected to myself. I love his deep presence, his loving fatherly energy and his way of taking me to a deeper place of healing. Much gratitude!
Cato Vermeulen, Holland
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I just LOVE the ease, wisdom and safety that Mike brings. It allows for deep transformation to take place. I have benefited greatly from my time with him.
Leah Harley, Canada -
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The moment I stepped into Mike's space I felt grounded and an all-allowing space. Mike's an incredible coach who holds space for ALL of you to come to the table. Mike has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. A total privilege to be in his presence.
Karrie Gregson, Austria
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Mike’s ability to hold profound space helped me navigate through deep subconscious beliefs. His energy is warm, calming, and deeply supportive. He's one of the most gifted and powerful coaches I've worked with, and I’ll be eternally grateful for his guidance and wisdom.
Levi Loamanua, Australia
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Mike’s support has been powerful, inspiring and impactful in my life. His unique blend of Counselling and Coaching reaches more of me and gives me space to grow.”
- Ross De Vincentiis, Australia
I’d rather die on my feet, than live on my knees.
~Emiliano Zapata