"It is not often that you find people that operate at a different level, but also bring the human aspect into the equation. My engagement with Michael surpassed all expectations. He was a breath of fresh air and his humility and authenticity was evident. His approach and thoughtfulness set the tone for the session and reflecting on our hour spent, an hour was not enough. What struck me the most from our engagement is his passion and energy for people. A lot that he shared with me in the short space of an hour deeply resonated with me, and made me think about a few topics I have been grappling with differently. Business people tend to think that Technology is the answer to everything (not judging or making a blanket statement), but we shared a common vision that people are the corner stone and of business, and technology is a tool to get business over the line. Our connection was immediate and we could discuss ideas and build upon each other which was a fantastic experience. He has deep subject matter expertise, but also has the canning ability to have the 50 000 foot view to link the bigger picture to all the smaller building blocks. Essentially, we explored how we can turn chaos into business value, but also not lose sight of a balanced approach to take the team members along on the journey. I am glad I scheduled time with him. He was a stand out mentor for me when I researched the pool of talent that The Mentoring Club has to offer. I am glad I took the first step, and I am excited for the journey ahead with him."