Strategic consulting and coaching to enhance the culture, communication, and organization of architecture and design firms.

“Be what you want to do, authentically.”

For most of my career, I pursued architectural practice. I gradually shifted my focus to mentoring the people who design.

Your insight and experience in the design and construction industry is invaluable. I am so grateful for your support over the past 10 years.
Emily Huang
Founding Partner
Huang Iboshi Architecture, Inc
Discussions with you gave me a different perspective that as a sole owner I wouldn’t otherwise have access to.
PSM Architects
Michael’s a well-rounded architect with a wide range of experience. His presence and demeanor allows for problem-solving with a high-level strategic awareness.
Eric Hartz,
Director of Operations
Gast Architects
Michael helped me transition from a sole-contributor project manager to one of leadership across the company.
Marta A.
You offer a balanced perspective of good design, the business of design, and the challenges that architects face.
Jenny R.
As a small business owner, it’s been extremely useful to have you as a confident, strategic partner, enthusiast, challenger and more.
Patricia M.
You’ve helped us a lot in developing and defining our identity, offering an external perspective on what you think we’re about and how we might get that to resonate with the outside world.
PROTO, Inc.
Our leadership has a much better understanding of how to organize and run an architectural practice and, as a result, greater/stronger commitment to the practice.
S&S