Rewire your Thinking!

Jonathan Michael is a whip-smart, whip-cracking, wish-granting genie. I don’t know what your goals might be — become a better person, a better lawyer, a better runner — but there’s no excuses with Jonathan, because I’m pretty sure he can read your mind. It starts with the Birkman, which gives both of you, an encyclopedia of how you’re wired. Then, Jonathan’s insight as a coach uses this knowledge to hack into your brain further, helping you rewire your thinking so you act, move and live with purpose and passion. Jonathan could coach anybody, from Warren Buffet to your brother’s little league team, and both would end up saying “let’s do it again.”

I don’t know what’s needed to be successful in life. I really don’t. My mind gets clouded by ever present emotional complexity, my personal ambitions get overtaken by other people’s requests, and just when I think I’ve understood my own passions and skills, I get sidelined by doubt or indecision or distraction. But Jonathan’s mentorship (and the Birkman’s illumination) becomes a kind of secret weapon, providing insight slicing sharply through the fog of life, helping me find threads of clarity. Living life unguided, I’m like a leaf blown by the wind, but mentored, I’m the wind.

Kevan Gilbert
Director of engagement strategy
Domain 7

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“Jonathan is a man of impressive ability, robust optimism, and genuine compassion. He also has gift for keen and deep insight into both people and situations. He is one of the key people in my life whom I seek both for the sheer pleasure of his company as well as the rich wisdom of his counsel.

I know Jonathan as a friend but have seen him in his capacity as a teacher and mentor. What I’ve seen gives me confidence that he will excel at virtually anything he puts his hand to, but most certainly in the area of coaching, mentoring, communication, and consultation. His sharp mind, quick wit, golden tongue, and easy charm join force to make him an expert at both accurate analysis and practical solutions. And he is just plain fun to be with.

I commend him to you. I wish there were more men as gifted as he. But at least there’s one.”

Mark Buchanan: Author, Speaker and Spiritual Leader

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Jonathan Michael is a catalyst for personal and professional development using The Birkman Method®. As an emerging leader facing new obstacles and experiences that have pushed me to my limits, Jonathan has been instrumental in guiding me to develop positive habits, a deeper knowledge base and essential skills that will last me a lifetime.

There have been so many challenges in my journey thus far and Jonathan has continually turned major setbacks into opportunities. In a short period of four months, we worked together on a whole suite of developmental areas using The Birkman Method® including team conflict resolution, work/life balance, overcoming daily fears, strategic scheduling, capitalizing on failure, relationship building, and aligning myself with my purpose and intrinsic motivators.

Jonathan is a truly selfless person who has a knack of putting smiles on others’ faces. I know I can call on him for anything and I am so grateful to call him my coach and my Birkman Method® mentor. Jonathan’s efforts to help me grow not only pushed me to become a better leader but a better human being as well. Jonathan continues to be a true gift in my life.
Caroline Wong
President of the Alma Mater Student Society of UBC Vancouver 2013-2014
B.A. 2015 International Relations, Faculty of Arts
University of British Columbia

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“One of the most important challenges we face in the modern age is to cause convergence among the disparate tendrils of our life’s activities. The Birkman enables a person to identify the key underlying themes in a person’s character and spirit. Sometimes those can escape detection, obscured by the pace of life, by career choices, or by sheer neglect. By bringing deep longings to light, by identifying key, obscured priorities, The Birkman Method® enables a person to bring that elusive unity to light.

Jonathan suggested I use my poetry to express myself. I have since done so, in several ways. I actually recited a limerick to the Minister of Finance at a meeting of fellow Government Ministers and MP’s; the limerick lightened up a discussion about how our Minister might engage his US counterpart on an issue important to all Canadians. I also undertook to write “50 for 50”, a volume of 50 poems to celebrate the 50th birthday of my wife, Donna, poems to which we continue to refer from time to time, just before retiring for the night.

In sum, I’m grateful to Jonathan and The Birkman Method®for bringing out some of the best in me.”

John Weston BA, LLB is an international lawyer, businessman and government relations specialist and former Member of Parliament of Canada.

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Hi Jonathan,

Well, you’ve done it now. You’ve turned the final lock on the door I’ve been staring at for most of my life; wondering what’s behind it but never having permission to try the knob. I didn’t sleep much last night, imagining what my life will be about. I don’t know exactly what it looks like yet, but I believe this will be at its heart:

“Study the science of art. Study the art of science.
Develop your senses- especially learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.”
-Leonardo Da Vinci

Thanks again for the extra time you spent with me yesterday. I’ll put your investment to good use.

Scott Cave, CEO, ROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.

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“The experience of The Birkman Method® coaching sessions with Jonathan Michael have been truly life altering. When we first spoke, I was astonished at his insight into who I am and what motivates me. Not only has he helped me to have a more thorough understanding my goals, desires, and needs, but also he has guided me to a clearer knowledge of what happens when those elements of my life are not satisfied or fulfilled. I am a much better version of the person I was when I went into this program. I would encourage anyone, no matter how successful, to become a “better you” through The Birkman Method® coaching with Jonathan Michael.”

Martha Bankston: Entrepreneur, Author and Leader of a Not-for-Profit.

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“Jonathan,

I can’t thank you enough for your insight. I felt like what you shared with me yesterday will change my life— my creative side has been validated as an integral part of my person— not just a part-time hobby! As soon as I got home, I sat down at the piano and started composing. It felt great. It’s going to take some time, but I’m even more committed to publishing a book of short stories, and I’m going to work out a plan and timeline as to how to make that happen.

I’d like to share an old poem of mine with you. It describes the joy and pleasure I feel when I write. I hope it inspires you to continue encouraging your clients and mentees to embrace their literary and creatives sides!

The rhymes are water flowing, The pencil wears like silk
Never telling, only showing, Words you drink like milk

My eager mouth overflows With a curious liquid grace
I follow where the river goes , And never stop to erase

Blessings,”

ASHLEY FREEDMAN

Executive Assistant, VP Alumni & Member Services Manager, TWU Alumni Association

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“Since the day we have met, every day keeps getting better and better. So many of my fellow students are so incredibly supportive of this new business idea. All the pillars of my temple are coming together more perfectly than I could have ever imagined….simply amazing...”

Brad Gretzinger
B.Com 2013 Marketing, Sauder School of Business
University of British Columbia

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Hello Guru – Joy Bringer – Coach -Mentor etc etc!!

I am so happy. Just back from London and my workshop April Fuel went extremely well.
I just had to tell you!

Thanks for always listening – especially three months ago when I was preparing for it.

Love you loads and hope you are having the best of days.

Melissa Butt
Mpowerment Life Coaching,

Mentor at the Smart School of Coaching, LONDON , UK.

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