Business is a Sport. Play to Win.

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High-Performance Executive Coaching for Ambitious Leaders

Removing the Barriers to Your Success Through Sport Psychology and Elite Leadership Skills

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Common Leadership Challenges

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Managing Team Members

Do you struggle with managing low-performing team members or handing difficult personalities?

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Unclear Roles and Structure

Do feel more like a firefighter than a leader? Is there a lack of clear roles or structure in your organization?

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Lack of Strategic Direction

Companies fail because they lack growth strategies for the future. Do you have a proactive plan in place?

Can You Relate to These Challenges?

It's time to remove the barriers so you can perform at your best.

Guiding You to Leadership Success

Hi, I'm Michael Ceely, high-performance executive coach.


From ambitious startup founders to Fortune-100 executives to Olympic medalists, I've helped success-driven individuals just like you remove the barriers that block performance.


You too can learn the skills, strategies and habits to unleash your full potential.


If you're ready, I can help you get the results you are truly capable of achieving.

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Guiding You to Leadership Success

Michael Ceely, smiling, wearing a dark button-down shirt, gray jeans, sits on a stool against a gray backdrop.

Hi, I'm Michael Ceely, high-performance executive coach.


From ambitious startup founders to Fortune-100 executives to Olympic medalists, I've helped success-driven individuals just like you remove the barriers that block performance.


You too can learn the skills, strategies and habits to unleash your full potential.


If you're ready, I can help you get the results you are truly capable of achieving.


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After working with Michael for about a month, we really got on a different track, and are on just an incredible trajectory. Thank you so much Michael!

Colin Guest

CEO & Co-Founder, Syrenn AI

Coaching for Higher Performance

Coaching That Goes Deeper

Michael Ceely's Coaching:

  • Gets to the root of performance blocks

    Michael's approach begins with identifying hidden barriers that hold you back. Using techniques from sport psychology and behavioral science, he helps you recognize limiting patterns and build new neural pathways for success. This approach creates lasting change, not just temporary fixes.

  • Measurable outcomes and skill mastery

    Michael offers regular performance assessments, quantifiable progress tracking, and high-stakes accountability. You'll know exactly where you stand and what's needed to reach your next level. Michael ensures that you master your new skills before ending coaching.

  • Customized solutions for each client

    Michael specializes in working with driven professionals who are already operating at a high level. His approach is customized for the unique pressures of executives and entrepreneurs. The coaching is specifically calibrated for people in high-stakes environments.

  • Total performance and mindset transformation

    Michael teaches you actionable skills that become permanent assets in your high-performance toolkit. You'll learn how to take bold, decisive action that propels your growth. In short, you'll transform your performance standards and see improved results long after coaching ends.

Traditional Coaching:

  • Focuses on surface-level productivity

    Most coaching programs focus on external behaviors, simply telling you what to do differently. They don't address the deeper patterns that truly limit your success. It's like treating symptoms while ignoring the cause.

  • Vague goals, limited accountability

    Other coaching programs fail to establish a clear direction. Goals remain fuzzy, progress is subjective, and accountability is limited to "check-ins." This approach rarely pushes you beyond your existing standards. Results are limited at best.

  • One-size-fits-all approach

    Most coaching programs try to serve everyone, from startup entrepreneurs to CEOs, using the same basic framework. This approach ignores the unique challenges faced by high-performers in specific domains. Your needs are unique and you deserve a tailored approach.

  • Temporary motivation, short-term results

    Most coaching provides short-term motivation that fades after your sessions end. Without concrete tools and systematic training, you're left trying to maintain momentum through willpower alone.

What Top Experts Are Saying

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“Michael is great at understanding your self-talk, and if it’s helping, or hurting your performance.”

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Shawn Buttner

Certified High Performance Coach

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“Michael has an incredible ability to really listen to what his clients are saying in order to get to the heart of the issue.”

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Cliff Flamer

Founder, BrightSide

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"Michael's sports psychology training and his own experience of being an athlete, allow him the unique insight to help facilitate healthy changes in athletes, entrepreneurs and high achievers."

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Dr. David Shepard, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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"I have known Michael for over 25 years. He’s a warm, good-humored, thoughtful person who has been a great friend and confidant. Michael is one of the first people I turn to when I need someone to talk to."

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Alec Herring

Senior VP, Gallagher

What Clients Are Saying

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"The Ironman was the most challenging, both mentally and physically, race of my career, however I never gave in! I attribute that largely to the work I did with Michael."

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Aubrey Aldy

Ironman Triathlete

Founder, All Day Endurance

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"He really took the time to analyze what I was saying and come up with some effective strategies that were easy to implement. I would definitely recommend Michael."

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Peter Warrick-Marsh 

Commercial Real Estate Advisor

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"After working with Michael for about a month, we really got on a different track, and are on just an incredible trajectory. Thank you so much Michael!"

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Colin Guest

CEO & Co-Founder, Syrenn AI

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"In just two sessions, he helped us understand our core dynamics as well as our team's motivations. I would highly recommend working with Michael."

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Nati Solomon Fett

Co-Founder, Syrenn AI

A Coach That Delivers Exceptional Results

Business is a Sport.

Play to Win.

Michael Ceely combines sport psychology principles with real-world leadership skills to transform your results.


As a former professional cyclist, he knows the mental and physical challenges of peak performance.


And as an entrepreneur who has built three successful counseling practices, Michael understands the pressures of running a business.


His unique blend of business experience, sports and psychology empowers executives, entrepreneurs, and other leaders to achieve exceptional results.

How to Get Started with Coaching

1

Schedule a Consultation

Complete a brief form and identify your goals.

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Strategy Call with Michael

Talk with Michael to see if his coaching is right for you.

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Start Leveling Up

Begin your journey to success and start seeing better results.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What kinds of coaching programs are offered?

    The main programs are the 8-week individual coaching plans for executives and entrepreneurs.


    There are also 10-week group coaching programs for executives and entrepreneurs that happen at varying times during the year.


    The athlete program is a goal-based mental performance plan for elite-level athletes. 


    Additionally, there are custom programs with durations tailored specifically to the unique needs of clients. Contact for more details and current offerings.

  • What is high performance coaching?

    High performance coaching is similar to traditional executive coaching, but adds a deeper psychological component geared toward performing at a high level in challenging environments. 


    High performance coaching teaches you specific mental skills and strategies to achieve your goals. These skills and strategies include visualization, positive self-talk, frustration tolerance training, peak-state activation, and more.

  • Is high performance coaching right for me?

    High performance coaching is for executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes who are serious about leveling up.


    If you are 100% committed to improving your results and you're ready to do a lot of hard work, high performance coaching is for you.


    If you are experiencing a lot of anxiety or feeling depressed, it's better to see a therapist. Take care of yourself and handle those things before signing up for coaching.

  • How much do the coaching programs cost?

    Pricing varies depending on what you want to achieve and which program you want to join. Contact Michael for more details.

  • What's the difference between coaching and therapy?

    Coaching is for people who are ready for immediate growth and want to focus on business, career, or athletic goals. Coaching is not a good fit for people experiencing significant mental health symptoms.


    Therapy, also called counseling or psychotherapy, is for when you're feeling challenged by anxiety, depression, or other mental health symptoms. Therapy is done with a licensed psychotherapist or other mental health professional.

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