Monika is also a published author of two best-selling books: Life Mapping: A Journey of Self Discovery and Path Finding; The Technology of Doing Creating & Being: Engineering the Transformation of Your Life Using Self-Mastery as the Spiritual Blueprint. She is a contributor to the book: Embracing Cultural Competency. She is a regular presenter and trainer at regional and national conferences on issues like Personal Transformation, Gestalt Organizational Systems Development Theory, Strategy Development, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofit Management, and Cultural Competence & Diversity.

She is currently on the faculty of the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland’s Organizational Systems Development Center and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Initiative at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland. She has Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Howard University and Columbia University, respectively.

With an impressive track record spanning over two decades, Michael has gained extensive experience consulting for top Fortune 100 corporations and providing his insights to prominent Wall Street law firms. He has honed his communication, marketing, and sales skills through practical application and holds a Bachelor's degree in communications from William Paterson University in New Jersey.

Michael excels in coaching a diverse range of individuals, from the shy and introverted to ambitious pioneers. He has developed a methodology that empowers coaches, consultants, founders, and entrepreneurs to deliver confident and compelling pitches without coming across as pushy or robotic. Thanks to Michael's coaching, his clients have achieved remarkable fundraising results, securing funding ranging from $10,000 to $20 million dollars.

Apart from his consulting work, Michael is highly sought after as a speaker and frequently presents at conferences and events. His captivating talk, titled "5 Secrets to Instantly Improve Your Pitch," has empowered numerous individuals to establish immediate rapport, credibility, and meaningful relationships with potential clients, customers, or audiences.

Michael firmly believes in the power of a pitch as the ultimate conversion tool, capable of transforming a stranger into a client within 60 seconds or less. Through his coaching and guidance, entrepreneurs and startups gain the competitive edge they deserve, enabling them to thrive and differentiate themselves even in saturated markets. With Michael's unique ability to instill incredible confidence, his clients are empowered to unleash their full potential and achieve remarkable success.

With over 20 years of experience in psychology and neuroscience, she inspires individuals to tap into their innate potential to be confident and effective leaders whether it is as the CEO of an impact driven organization, as a purpose-driven entrepreneur, or a budding innovator with a dream.

Stephanie has been widely recognized for her unique methodology; she’s been a featured expert on ABC, CBS, NBC, Tedx, and SXSW. Some of Stephanie’s clients are executives at AT&T, Google, Morgan Stanley, Nasdaq, Veritas, LinkedIn and American Express.