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