Professional Coaching: Drive Better Results


Benefits of Coaching

Objective Insights

I will provide unbiased feedback and fresh perspectives to help you identify blind spots and develop effective solutions.

Seasoned Perspective

50 years of diverse executive experience in a variety of professional roles including CEO, Business Owner, and Management Consultant.

Personalized Strategies

I will challenge traditional assumptions and help you navigate the treacherous territory of complex business landscapes.

About Me

Michael R Lewis

I am a former CEO, CFO, and C-level executive who has led five companies through their IPOs, negotiated mergers for the nation’s largest not-for-profit healthcare insurer, served on multiple company boards, including a national bank.

In addition to owning a multi-state Registered Investment Adviser, I led the regional strategy development practice of a national accounting firm, and started companies in financial services, fast food, health care services, and manufacturing.

Services for

Corporate Executives

Scaling the corporate ladder requires tremendous energy, extraordinary determination, personal sacrifice, and luck. As the stakes rise with each promotion, the nature of the problems changes: peer jealousy, tight budgets, lack of information, disgruntled employees, and aggressive competitors.
The loneliness of a “boss” is often hidden behind the veneer of authority and self-confidence. Even so, the weight of responsibility can be suffocating and isolating. The need for unfiltered, unbiased feedback is critical.
Ironically, the higher one arises, trusted confidants are often replaced with honey-mouthed flunkies and ambitious rivals ready to replace the king at a single misstep. In response, many executives seek out an independent, experienced counselor with no “skin in the game.”

Business Owners

Creating a successful business is one of the more difficult activities in a person’s career. History suggests that most start-ups will fail within five years. Every facet of a private business can be a source of failure: product design, manufacturing, distribution, marketing, sales, finance, administration, or human resources.
While large corporations have huge staffs and access to banks and investors, private business owners rely on their skills, experience, and ingenuity to anticipate and resolve company setbacks.
When to grow or protect your market, how to finance on-going operations or invest in the future, what actions to take now, and who can I trust to perform as needed are decisions that confront a business owner daily. I will help you find the right answers with the experience of having “been there.”

Conformity and Groups Think destroys businesses

A Sounding Board

The pressure to conform can lead to groupthink and overlooked risks. Access to an independent, unbiased, knowledgeable opinion is critical.  

Devil’s Advocate

An independent Devil’s Advocate challenges assumptions and encourages a more thorough examination of all options

Objective Insights

Biased or incomplete information often leads to bad choices and outcomes. Experience leads to alternative solutions to difficult problems.

Personal References


“Michael has extraordinary insight through many years of experience managing and developing diverse business models, ranging from startup organizations to large scale corporations. He is a true leader, not only serving as an exceptional executive manager, but also as a coach and mentor.”

Jordan F. JD

Jordan F, JD

American Medical Association

I have the privilege of knowing Mike for nearly 20 years in a variety of roles…Beyond being a consummate executive, Mike is one of the most honest and caring individuals I’ve ever known. His word is a bond that you can take to the bank. His ability to evaluate difficult issues and make effective decisions is amazing.”

Don H, MPH

DeltaSigma LLC

“Michael is a rare combination of intellect, instinct, and interpersonal skill. He is a great strategist, a fine tactician, and a wonderful mentor…I highly recommend him as an asset to be employed by any organization looking for an incredible finance mind wrapped in a discerning marketing body. “

Richard S.

Bedford Intl (former)

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