Articles by Michael Ceely, High Performance Coach

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By Michael Ceely February 13, 2026
Wondering if you'll ever find your "executive presence?" Here are two inevitable realities that will boost your confidence.
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By Michael Ceely January 16, 2026
Article Summary: Energy management is the foundation of productivity. Create a morning routine with gratitude journaling and exercise to charge up your day. It’s also important to take regular breaks daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. Finally, delegate low-value tasks so you can focus your energy on the high-value work that truly matters.
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By Michael Ceely December 26, 2025
A Coach Sees the Roadblocks to Your Success
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By Michael Ceely November 18, 2025
Article Summary: Treating business like a sport changes everything. Become a “business-athlete” and take these three actions: clarify your purpose, commit to skill development, and manage your energy. You’ll also learn how to motivate your team with clarity and authority. If you are an executive or entrepreneur ready to compete at a higher level, this article will help you get better results and build a higher performing organization.
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By Michael Ceely October 3, 2025
Professional soccer player and entrepreneur Sebastian Avanzini shares his incredible journey.
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By Michael Ceely August 15, 2025
In a recent episode of my High-Performance Podcast, I spoke with Brian Lee, cofounder of Gildre, about a problem every business owner knows all too well.  The problem? Traditional networking wastes time and produces few meaningful connections. Brian and his cofounders built Gildre to solve this problem. Gildre focuses on curated connections, upfront vetting, and sophisticated AI matching so busy founders and executives can spend build relationships that matter.
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