Supporting You in Your Desire to Change
by Michael Feeley
I love this phrase. Say it with a smile, and it means you are wise, savvy, and seasoned. You’ve seen how things work. You can’t be fooled easily. You know which shortcuts lead somewhere and which lead nowhere. But in a hiring room, the same words can turn against you. To some interviewers, “around the […]
by Michael Feeley
Dear Hiring Manager, I’m writing to you because I hope you’ll see what you are missing. You may be younger than I am. Busy and told to find the “right fit.” I understand. For 20 years, as a headhunter in New York City, I was the one sending you people: résumés of qualified candidates of […]
by Michael Feeley
Yesterday I wrote about saying no when the door is closing. But many doors are still open. Today is about walking through them. Twenty years as a headhunter taught me this: most age questions are fear-based. The interviewer is often uncomfortable, worried about something they may or may not say out loud. When you can […]
by Michael Feeley
Yesterday I wrote about the machine that rejects you without a word. Today, the harder, more vital moment: when the no comes face to face. You are sitting across from someone half your age. You’ve answered every question well. Then it comes. “So, are you coming out of retirement for this job?” “We’re looking for […]
by Michael Feeley
You polish your résumé. You write a thoughtful cover letter. You click “submit.” Within minutes, sometimes seconds, the rejection arrives. No human read it. A machine decided you were too old. Most people I talk to don’t believe this. Here are the facts. In 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) settled its first […]
by Michael Feeley
Yesterday I shared the hard numbers: nearly one in four workers over 50 feel pushed out, and two out of three have seen or experienced age discrimination. One reader said seeing the numbers mattered. It does. But those numbers measure what’s happening to maturing workers. Here are the numbers that measure who we really are. […]
by Michael Feeley
Nearly one in four American workers over 50 say they feel pushed out of their jobs. Two out of three have seen or experienced age discrimination at work. These figures come from AARP’s newest 2026 survey, and here is the part that angers me: they have barely moved in two years. This fall, unemployed workers […]
by Michael Feeley
A year-long diary sits on my desk. Every day has its own page, and every page holds my handwriting: what I’m doing today, what’s coming next week, what I hope for next spring. I’ve kept one for more than thirty years. No reminders ping. No app syncs. Just ink, paper, and a man who likes […]
by Michael Feeley
Two words have been working in me: practical and impractical. Most of us use them to judge. That’s practical, so keep it. That’s impractical, so drop it. But I’ve come to see them as tools for thinking, simple enough to use every day and deep enough to change what we do. Here’s how. Take something […]
by Michael Feeley
People use these two words as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. And knowing the difference can change how we respond. Boredom is restless. It has energy in it. You’re waiting in line, sitting through a dull meeting, wandering the house on a rainy afternoon. Boredom says, “I want something, and this isn’t […]
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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