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Success is on the outside, fulfilment is on the inside.​
Are you finally ready to learn how to achieve both?
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​Like most working professionals, for as long as you can remember, you have worked very hard trying to achieve success and happiness for yourself, but what do you have to show for all those efforts?  You still aren't nearly as successful or as happy as you know you can be.
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As an Expert Success and Fulfilment Coach, I am dedicated to helping my clients cultivate mental habits that foster resilience, happiness, and ultimately, success and achievement.  My offerings include transformative personal coaching, professional development, leadership success advising, counseling, and practical mentoring and guidance, all tailored to your unique needs and goals.  Whether you're seeking to overcome a specific challenge or enhance your personal growth toward genuine happiness and success, I'm here to train you every step of the way.  Let's work together to unlock your full potential and discover the authentic joy and deeply rewarding fulfillment that your life really has to offer.
Hello.  ​My name is Michael Turner.
​I used to be like you.
​Finding stable happiness to be just out of reach.
​​I was a successful and accomplished C-Level Fortune 200 Californian businessperson and board member in the Technology sector living in Manhattan; an angry one, an impatient one, and a frustrated one.

I was a self-made two-percenter, but something was always lacking; and in spite of my intelligence and hard work, and despite my professional achievements and financial success, I suffered on the inside as a result of my unruly mind and my self-defeating approaches to other people and to my problems.

I spent years working with other professionals trying to overcome the behaviours, habits, and thoughts that got in the way of my happiness, but their methods and experience just didn't work for me.  So, I found a better way — a mindful and introspective approach to personal growth and development that offered genuine and measurable results.  I became calmer, kinder, and happier; and then I became a someone who experienced unbridled professional success, emotional resilience, and unshakeable happiness despite living in an increasingly angrier and more divided world; and now, I guide people in recognising and overcoming the personal obstacles that get in the way of their success and happiness.

These days I am a highly-respected and sought-after Buddhism teacher and trainer, yet I remain available as a powerfully transformative personal coach and professional development expert for executive leaders and high-stress professionals who don't specifically identify with Buddhism but find themselves keenly interested in mindful living and experiencing contentment, yet struggle in their efforts to genuinely cultivate a more peaceful, harmonious, and joyful co-existence with themselves and others.
My expertise is catered to providing guidance to high-income professionals and executives in the fields of Business, Science, Technology, and Academia.
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The people I work with generally aren't looking for "life" coaches.
They know what they want to do with their lives.
But their happiness continues to be just out of reach.
​Like those who seek out personal fitness trainers or professional golf pros to help them step up their game, the skills and benefit that I offer are in working with professionals who are looking to level-up by overcoming the negative thoughts, unwanted habits, and harmful behaviours that get in the way and have been holding them back from the level of success and happiness that they work so hard to experience.

Much of what I do can be considered cognitive behavioural coaching, which is a discussion-based coaching framework focused on leveraging the neuroplasticity of your brain; understanding and restructuring how your thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes affect your feelings and actions.  ​Together we will help you develop real skills and strengths to finally master and overcome those hindrances that hold you back.

In that capacity, we will work together to:
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  • Identify the often hidden root-cause of your tension, which fuels the steady and unshakeable undercurrent of discontentment or "wanting" that you feel;
  • Learn practical techniques to overcome the problems and challenges that keep you from the wellspring of happiness and general sense of peace which already exists within you;
  • Adopt and integrate a traditionally mindfulness-based approach to everyday stress-reduction, resilience, and problem-management;
  • Explore ways to more deeply integrate self-compassion into your day-to-day life and into your interactions with colleagues, friends, and family allowing you to build stronger and more meaningful relationships.​
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​What can you expect in your time with me?
You can expect increased happiness, improved relationships, and greater professional success​​.​​
#1 – Deeply insightful discussions with a focus on directing your thoughts toward cultivating the views, skills, and practices that lead toward actual progress in resilience, contentment, and inner-peace despite the stream of life's stressors.

#2 – Effective mind training techniques to replace harmful inner-narratives with sustainable sources of resilience, adaptability, and enduring well-being.

#3 – Learning how to mindfully use technology in a technologically-saturated world, paving the way for a significant improvement in your work-life balance.

#4 – Learning how to be content and present in everyday life, regardless of your conditions, situations, environments, or interactions with others.

#5 – Shrewd and insightful decision-making support that leads to positive outcomes.

#6 – And finally, we will work on starting or leveraging a basic meditation practice; introducing the benefits of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) into your daily life to develop your capacity to be cool, calm, and collected.
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What I offer is special and genuinely difficult to find. 

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Additional Coaching Skills
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Working with me means having access to a highly skilled and gifted INTP Expert Generalist, who can offer you life-changing advice and guidance in various aspects of your life, including work, love, and personal growth. 
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My expertise covers a wide range of topics, and my approach is thoughtful and tailored to your individual needs; it is designed to expand, enhance, and enrich the overall quality of your experience, enabling you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Work and Career
  • ​Career and Success Coaching — ​With over 20 years of senior level business experience, I have successfully mentored individuals at all levels and walks-of-life, helping them unleash their potential and excel in their careers.  Drawing from my background as a former Board member of several organisations and a Fortune 200 businessperson, I guide my clients in navigating the competitive landscape of workplace & boardroom gamesmanship, developing new skills, and achieving greater heights of success than they ever imagined. ​I also offer Leadership Advising & Executive Mentoring; click the link to learn more about how I help C-Suite Executives and those who are pursuing C-Level and boardroom career ambitions.
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  • Digital Nomad and Expat Coaching — Throughout my 30+ year business career, I have lived in over 35 cities across Europe and North America.  As a seasoned mentor, I have guided hundreds of people through the challenges of launching a successful expat life.  From managing logistics and finances to balancing work and personal life, my coaching covers every aspect of life as a digital nomad or expat.  I also provide insights into the social and psychological considerations of adjusting to new customs and cultures, helping my clients settle into their new surroundings and thrive in their new homes.
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Relationships
  • Relationship Coaching — If you find yourself struggling to navigate challenging situations and interactions that you find yourself in with others, my relationship coaching can help you fortify, improve, repair, or restore your relationship with your partner, spouse, family, friends, colleagues, managers, employees, neighbours, and loved ones.  Together you will learn how to reframe unhelpful narratives, establish healthy boundaries, and avoid over-committing yourself.  In our coaching sessions, we'll explore the importance of recognising when you may be wrong and learn how to stop defending or insisting on being right.  We'll work on developing skills to cultivate harmonious compromise with others and find ways to do so without feeling a sense of loss, embarrassment, or shame.  Additionally, we can work on learning skilful ways to end toxic relationships while prioritising safety and compassion for yourself and those around you.  These strategies will empower you to improve your relationships and create more positive interactions with the people in your life.  By doing so, you can enjoy healthier and more fulfilling relationships and avoid sacrificing your own happiness (or someone else's) in the process.
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  • Buddhist Counselling — I also offer deeply-skilled Buddhism-based guidance for individuals and couples who are specifically looking to better leverage their Buddhist or mindfulness-based practices and genuinely integrate and apply those lovingly-kind and compassionate techniques into their daily lives to address the many real-world problems and challenges that get in the way of their peace-of-mind, happiness, and sense of safety and contentment.​
I have been providing deep, insightful, and course-corrective personal coaching and professional development to individuals and couples for more than 20 years, however, I am not a psychiatrist or clinical mental health worker.  ​If you need immediate support, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at +1 800-273-8255.

​Success Coaching and Professional Development Packages
- a sliding scale is available for academics -

✅ Proven track record of helping high-earning professionals
✅ Personalised coaching tailored to your unique needs and goals
✅ Overcome obstacles and unlock your full potential
​Eight-week Package for $2250
  • ​an initial consultation call to discuss goals for our work together
  • ​includes 8 weekly sessions
  • One-on-one 60-minute sessions​
  • one session every week
  • highly personalised problem-solving, coaching, and training
  • Direct access to a highly-accomplished and intuitive professional advisor and coach​

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Twelve-week Package for $3000
  • an initial consultation call to discuss goals for our work together​
  • includes 12 weekly sessions​
  • One-on-one 60-minute sessions​
  • one session every week
  • highly personalised problem-solving, coaching, and training
  • ​Direct access to a highly-accomplished and intuitive professional advisor and coach​​
​Eight-week Deluxe Package for $4000
  • ​an initial consultation call to discuss goals for our work together
  • ​includes 16 bi-weekly sessions
  • One-on-one 60-minute sessions​
  • two sessions every week
  • highly personalised problem-solving, coaching, and training
  • Direct access to a highly-accomplished and intuitive professional advisor and coach​ ​
  • In-between session support via email or Whatsapp upon request

Twelve-week Deluxe Package for $5600
  • an initial consultation call to discuss goals for our work together​
  • ​includes 24 bi-weekly sessions
  • One-on-one 60-minute sessions​
  • two sessions every week
  • highly personalised problem-solving, coaching, and training
  • ​Direct access to a highly-accomplished and intuitive professional advisor and coach​​
  • In-between session support via email or Whatsapp upon request
À La Carte 75-minute Personal Coaching Sessions Available for $300
- includes a 15-minute follow-up call; 90 minutes of coaching total -
​Give yourself the gift of clarity and direction with a professional coaching session.

​These are Problem-Solution focused single sessions intended to guide you through a specific issue, helping you gather information, perspective, and guidance to get you over the hurdle and back on the road to well-being.
Includes:
  • an initial staging call to establish the foundation for success
  • the help you need to overcome your specific problem now, not sometime in the future, but now with a targeted one-on-one 75-minute session
  • a 15-minute follow-up session to discuss/review results and additional next steps

​My Donation-based Model
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I offer sessions on a donation-based model and I encourage participants to donate in a range of what they would typically pay a skilled therapist.  These donations allow me to dedicate my time as a pro bono meditation teacher, 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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Testimonial Excerpts from Michael's Clients
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"I began my journey with Michael some time ago and I have to say that the experience has been absolutely amazing. As a software developer, I often face challenges and obstacles in my career. Michael has consistently been my anchor during tough times, helping me navigate complex situations with his expert guidance and unwavering support.​ He has been my anchor in tough times, and the source of the inspiration and clarity that I needed in order to move forward and excel."

— Steve Mantel, Entrepreneur

"I work in a very stressful environment and have complicated personal relationships, and I've faced my share of ups and downs. Michael has been there every step of the way with guidance, teachings, and support that made all the difference. He's got a real talent for understanding what I need to hear and for providing advice that helps me grow personally and professionally.  His guidance has not only helped my career but also made me a better friend, husband, and father. He is a true treasure, and I cannot recommend him highly enough."

— ​Chris Miller, Senior IT Leader
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"Michael's advice and guidance has affected my life in so many ways that it's impossible to list them all.  Recently his advice and guidance at work has resulted in me getting a promotion to Vice President and a $35,000 raise!  I can't recommend him enough.  He's worth every penny that I have ever given him and then some."

​— Scott Smith, Corporate Sales Leader, Vice President
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