Supporting You in Your Desire to Change
by Michael Feeley
If you’re mature, you’ve probably heard the complaints: “It’s time for fresh blood,” “Step aside for the younger generation,” or “We need new perspectives.” The term behind this attitude is “gerontocracy”- rule by elders – and it has become a lightning rod in today’s increasingly age-obsessed culture. Gerontocracy simply means a system where older people […]
by Michael Feeley
How we view aging shapes not only our treatment of elders but our own expectations about growing older. Having experienced three distinct cultural approaches—American, Caribbean, and French—I’ve witnessed profound differences that deserve our attention. Youth Obsession American culture operates from a premise of decline when it comes to aging. Despite being one of the world’s […]
by Michael Feeley
We’re living in one of the most significant workplace transformations in modern history, creating a fundamental divide between two philosophies of leadership. On one side are leaders clinging to traditional models—”back in the office or you’re out”. On the other hand, people are embracing a new paradigm built on trust, flexibility, and results from working […]
by Michael Feeley
I discovered this African proverb recently, and it has moved me profoundly: “When an old person dies, a library burns to the ground.” I thought about these words for a long time, and I see them as absolutely true. They honor the immense, accumulated knowledge and life experience that exists within every older person, regardless […]
by Michael Feeley
I didn’t realize how much I’d accepted the rules of certain age-obsessed societies. The unspoken message in the USA is clear: hit 65, retire, fade away. You’ve served your purpose. Time to step aside. At 73 (living between the Caribbean and France), I’m studying what it means to age in different cultures. While some societies […]
by Michael Feeley
Some people don’t have a degree or a string of titles and credentials that others may need, so they can see you as important and known. Not having specific branding does not lessen your value. The traditional gatekeeping mechanisms – degrees, titles, formal credentials – are fortunately losing their monopoly on determining worth and capability. […]
by Michael Feeley
The art of asking empowering questions in interviews—whether for jobs, TV, radio, or podcasts—is often undervalued. Practice and get exceptionally good at asking penetrating and thought-provoking questions because the power to create change, openness, collaboration, and influence others is in the quality of your questions. Make your questions deep and simple. Be direct and then […]
by Michael Feeley
At The Estée Lauder Companies, 650 young employees mentor over 300 senior executives across 22 countries. A 23-year-old shares AI technology insights with a global president while learning strategic thinking in return. It’s not just mentoring – it’s smart logic with a serious hit of pure magic, and it’s rewriting how we learn together. Here’s […]
by Michael Feeley
You’ve felt it, even if you didn’t have a name for it. The subtle but systematic way society separates us by age—pushing older adults into “senior-friendly” spaces, younger workers into “innovative” roles, and everyone into age-appropriate boxes. This is Age Apartheid: the institutional segregation that treats age groups as fundamentally incompatible. Unlike individual age discrimination, […]
by Michael Feeley
Stop scrolling for a moment. Before you buy the next thing, chase the next achievement, or post the next update—ask yourself a question that cuts deep: What do you actually need? Not what Instagram says you need to look successful. Not what LinkedIn says you need to seem accomplished. Not what the endless parade of […]
Michael has twenty years experience matching people with positions that allows them to reach their potential. Having worked with corporate decision makers, Michael has expertise in understanding organizational needs in multiple industries. He understands, experientially and intuitively, what gets people hired and what doesn’t. With a big heart and intellect to match, Michael Feeley is an authority on bringing the best out of business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs… he has such amazing energy, not to mention a terrific business background.
…as a trainer I watched Michael Feeley become a masterful coach, being adept at many coaching skills… he is supportive, motivational, action-oriented, open minded, authentic, confident and compassionate… such a delight to work with… fun, high-energy, intuitive, spontaneous!… I have observed him to be very inspirational, empowering, and encouraging clients to go to greater depths in their lives. He is a true ambassador of the profession… Michael has heart and soul along with the ability to deliver!
You, my friend, are the Real Deal.
Michael Feeley walks the walk and talks the talk. He is honest, authentic and incredibly generous in spirit. Michael’s deep commitment to service means his clients get his full attention and will benefit from his coaching skills, experience and wisdom.
Commitment and care are at the center of my coaching work.
Being fully present and useful to you is how I can best serve you because your desire to change and to move forward matters to me.
I care about your happiness and success. Your life – Your changes - That’s my focus and our alliance together.
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Alyssha Csük gives me such a special gift in allowing me to present 5 of her stunning and beautiful photographs on my website. Rust and slate are alive in her exceptional pictures. Alyssha celebrates something which is usually ignored, seen as ugly, corroding, deteriorating and wasting away.
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