about

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Michael’s business success at multiple successful Internet start-up’s brings an intuitive and results-driven focus to coaching (and navigating change). He is a certified Life Coach from iPEC, the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching.  He’s also certified as a master practitioner in guiding clients through iPEC’s Energy Leadership Index (ELI).

SVP, Managing Director, Silverlight Digital 

• Led Business Development efforts for leading healthcare marketing agency.
• Generated media revenue from global Pharma and Biopharma companies and spearheaded agency’s efforts in marketing rare disease brands by targeting Healthcare providers, patients and caregivers. 

Director of Strategic Partnerships, Trulia

• As an individual contributor and coach, managed consumer advertising revenue for real estate start-up. 
• The company was eventually acquired by Zillow for $3.5 billion dollars. 

Director of Advertising Sales — Kayak, SideStep & MapQuest

• As an individual contributor and coach, secured advertising revenue for meta travel search and mapping start-ups.   
• Kayak was eventually acquired by Priceline for $2 billion. MaqQuest was eventually sold to AOL for $1.1 billion.

Founder and President of Offline Media 

• Developed ad-supported programs promoting websites. Managed all aspects of product development, marketing, production, accounting and sales. Advertisers included Barron’s, Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, Atlantic Monthly, the U.S. Army Reserve and Rockport Shoes. 

Investor and Public Relations Manager, Honda North America 

• Wrote annual reports and hosted meetings and factory tours with financial analysts. Developed interactive communications strategy for Honda’s president. As corporate spokesman, fielded press inquiries and hosted events. 

EDUCATION 

• Boston University, Bachelor of Science, Class of 1983 
• IPEC, Institute of Excellence in Professional Coaching 

INTERESTS 

• Hiking
• Running
• Screenwriting
• Independent film
• Journal and memoir writing