Show Up So People Feel Seen, Heard, and Encouraged

First up: new material from the evolution of The Coaching Habit. Consider it an early hint of what’s coming in 2026.

I’m giving you a head start on what it really means to be more coach-like. Sure, it’s about asking better questions and listening well. It’s also about something bigger: how you show up as a role model.

Whether you’re leading, parenting, or working with people, staying curious and asking great questions helps solve challenges.

But people want more than solutions—they want to be seen, heard, and encouraged.

After a decade watching people use The Coaching Habit, I’ve discovered something unexpected. The most powerful coaches don’t just ask better questions—they’ve mastered four paradoxes that transform every interaction.

Here are two of them

• Confident and humble
• Fierce and loving

The other two? Well, join me on Oct 21st to find out.

Paradox isn’t the only thing I’ll be talking about. 2026 is going to be a big year. I can’t wait to tell you about what’s ahead.

You won’t just hear about it, you’ll be part of it. If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to be on an adventure with Michael right at the start,” this is that moment.