Hi, I’m Michael

I created Rooted Insight to help organizations, leaders, and individuals cut through complexity and stuckness and to transform into ways of being that are more authentic, wise, and ultimately impactful.

My professional and personal backgrounds allow me to understand broadly, solution holistically, and engage deeply

  • Advised C-suite executives of Fortune 500 companies
  • Conducted extensive research on cutting-edge tech
  • Founded a grassroots community organization
  • Dedicated meditator and mystical seeker
  • Traveled the US and the world
  • Earned an MBA and BA from top universities

Strategic Vision

Everything I do is tied to the deep why. If there isn’t a good why, I find it

Detailed Execution

I meticulously consider and execute the important details

My values guide my work

PURPOSE

Having meaning and direction in life

AUTHENTICITY

Acting in a manner that is true to who I am

HELPFULNESS

Being of help and service to others

DEPENDABILITY

Being reliable and trustworthy

MINDFULNESS

Living conscious and mindful of everything in the present moment

GROWTH

Always seeking to change, learn, and improve with intention

HUMOR

Seeing the humorous side of myself and the world

NON-CONFORMITY

Questioning and challenging norms and expectations

SELF-KNOWLEDGE

Holding a deep and honest understanding of myself

INTEGRITY

Behaving in constant alignment with a sense of duty and what’s right