ABOUT MICHAEL CHERRY
MBA, ACC, CBC, SHRM-SCP
Business & Personal Success Coach for Lasting Growth
20+ YEARS
HR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Leading people, culture, and organizational transformation
MULTI-SECTOR
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Across military, government, healthcare, human services, and banking
BA & MBA
PSYCHOLOGY & BUSINESS EXPERTISE
With Ph.D. studies in Industrial/Organizational Psychology underway
Michaels'S COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Redefining What's Possible
Michael’s coaching philosophy is rooted in a belief that has guided him for years: “Make a way when there is no way, and have no limitation as your limitation.” It reflects how he approaches both life and coaching: helping people see beyond the assumptions, habits, and perceived limitations that can quietly keep them stuck.
He believes many of the obstacles between where we are and where we want to be are patterns we have built without fully recognizing them. His role is to help clients identify those patterns, understand what is driving them, and develop the clarity, perspective, and practical tools needed to move forward with greater confidence.
Michael coaches the whole person because personal and professional growth are deeply connected. Drawing on his background in psychology, leadership, and organizational development, he helps clients strengthen self-awareness, improve emotional intelligence, sharpen their focus, and redefine what they believe is possible.
Ultimately, his goal is to help each client create a clearer path between their vision of success and the realization of it.
Awards and Certifications
WHY MICHAEL COACHES
Growth Shouldn’t Be Reserved for a Few
Michael believes everyone deserves access to the kind of support that helps them grow, gain perspective, and move forward with greater confidence. Not just executives or senior leaders, but anyone willing to do the work to create meaningful change in their life.
That belief became deeply personal when Michael was asked to stop coaching an employee who was simply looking for guidance, greater self-awareness, stronger relationships, and accountability. It reinforced something he had already come to believe: growth should never be limited by title, role, or circumstance.
For Michael, coaching is more than a profession. It is an expression of his values and his belief in human potential. He creates a space where clients can think differently, challenge the limitations they have accepted, and build the clarity and confidence to pursue their own definition of success.
WHERE MICHAEL BRINGS EXPERIENCE
Michael brings a deep understanding of people, leadership, and performance across complex organizations.
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP
With more than 20 years in HR executive leadership, Michael understands the challenges of leading people, building strong cultures, navigating change, and aligning teams around meaningful business outcomes.
GOVERNMENT + PUBLIC SERVICE
Through leadership roles with the U.S. Army, Department of Homeland Security, and Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Michael brings experience navigating high-accountability environments where leadership, resilience, and sound decision-making matter.
HEALTHCARE + FINANCIAL
Michael’s experience across healthcare and banking gives him insight into organizations where people, performance, service, and operational demands intersect. He helps leaders cut through complexity, strengthen relationships, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Ready for the next level?
If you have built a successful business but know it is capable of more, let's talk.
Explore what is limiting growth today and what needs to change to build a business that can scale, create greater value, and operate with less dependence on you.
LEAD WITH PURPOSE. CREATE THE RIPPLE.
Helping leaders build stronger businesses, stronger teams, and lasting impact that reaches far beyond the business itself.
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