"Michael Cohen's values-centered coaching is an oasis, a full-tank of gas, a kick in the butt, a weekly windfall, a kicky brass section, a calm, consistent, smart wise best friend. Tell him what you want, and prepare for the adventure of your life!"
Create the life you want — with a coach at your side
In today's fast-paced and hectic world, many of us live under a lot of pressure. There are too many things to get done and too many places to be. Working with a coach helps you produce fulfilling results in your personal and professional life — without necessarily doing more.
20+ years of experience
A master's-level social worker since 1973, Michael has spent decades helping people find greater meaning in life.
Professionally trained
Trained with the Institute for Life Coaching and a member of the International Coach Federation.
Values-centered approach
Coaching grounded in your own values — so the change you create is truly yours, not someone else's template.
Having your own coach will help you…
- Become more aware of your values
- Bring greater harmony and balance into your life
- Find the relationship you are looking for
- Take the next step towards living a dream
- Meet the challenges facing you
- Live on purpose — doing what you want, not what you don't
Areas we can work on together
Balance & well-being
Get more out of life without necessarily doing more. Build a weekly rhythm that honors your energy, your health and the people you love.
Career & new ventures
Starting a business, changing jobs or finally following through on a project — coaching keeps you focused, accountable and moving.
Relationships
Find a life partner or deepen the relationship you have. Michael specializes in helping gay men achieve meaningful relationships. Explore relationship coaching
Purpose & spirituality
Live according to your values and call forth a deeper sense of meaning. See workshops and retreats
"Faith creates an open space in which the unexpected, the unpredicted, and, often, the most essential can appear and become known. Faith is the open space in which miracles may occur, the emptied stage that allows new stories to be told, new meanings to unfold, and new futures to be born."
— David Spangler
Your coach
Meet Michael Cohen
Michael graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a master's degree in social work in 1973 and spent 22 years as a counselor and social worker before becoming a coach — a role, he says, he has always held under different titles.
He works with people seeking self-improvement, starting new ventures, needing greater discipline, a new career or a new relationship — or calling forth a deeper sense of meaning in their lives. New beginnings require energy, focus and support.
What people are saying
"Michael is a careful listener, who provides insightful, focused feedback that I find extraordinarily useful. He is a creative thinker, and always seems able to find new ways to think about an issue or to overcome a roadblock. He is a hugely successful motivator."
Off the record
Mark your milestones
Real change deserves a marker. I encourage clients to celebrate progress in ways that fit their lives — a trip, a new habit, or an object that says look how far you've come. One client recently marked a year of steady work with a well-made copy of a watch he'd admired for years: a fraction of the real price, none of the waiting. If that sounds like your kind of milestone, the makers are easy to find — you can reach them through their contacts page.
Quick answers about coaching
What exactly is coaching?
Coaching is an ongoing relationship focused on you taking action toward the realization of your visions, goals and desires. It provides structure, support and feedback as you define and achieve your goals faster and with more ease.
How do sessions work?
Coaching begins with a 90-minute design session, followed by a weekly schedule of half-hour phone sessions — usually three per month. Most coaching is done by phone, so location is never an issue.
Can I try it before committing?
Yes. Michael offers a free 30-minute consultation session so you can experience coaching before deciding. Request your free session.
Ready for greater clarity about your life?
Call 917-648-7585 or email michaeljcohen@earthlink.net for a free 30-minute consultation.