Hello! Most people call me  Mickey, a nickname my dad gave me as a kid. Although I'm not yet 60 years old, I'm getting closer to that milestone. I’d like to share some highlights of my journey to becoming a professional coach.
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I wasn’t always sure that I wanted to become a physician. When I was 12, I had Hodgkin’s Disease, and the experience was traumatic. After that, I avoided doctors and hospitals and wasn't sure if I wanted to pursue medicine. However, I loved science and helping people, so I eventually decided to become an Infectious Disease specialist and focused on HIV prevention among adolescents as an NIH-funded researcher.
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While I was a fellow/junior attending, I had two wonderful kids. My work was going well, and my kids were thriving, but my marriage wasn’t working. I got divorced, went through therapy, and gained self-awareness and perspective. I continued to work on HIV prevention and took advantage of leadership opportunities. Eventually, I became Chief of Medicine and then Chief of Quality.
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During my transition into Hospital Administration, I worked with a coach for over a year, and it was a transformative experience. Coaching helped me learn new and better self-management skills that I’ve continued to develop. It also helped me become a better leader and enabled me to informally coach my colleagues.  In the process, I discovered I love coaching, so I invested two years and became an Advanced Certified Professional & Executive Coach.
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If my life experiences and training sound like something you would benefit from, I am available for a limited number of one-on-one coaching engagements.   Please reach out for a no-risk, no-commitment consultation!