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People
Build real connection, strengthen collaboration and create the kind of trust where people and teams do their best work.
1:1 Leadership CoachingGame-changing leadership coaching for the modern era
A bespoke 1:1 executive coaching program for driven leaders who want to perform under pressure, lead with presence and get to the next level. Together.
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Leaders only
I work with a small number of leaders at a time.
Because of my speaking schedule, my 1:1 coaching practice is intentionally small. Every leader I take on gets my full attention, which is why I’m selective about who I work with.
I coach bold, driven and future-focused leaders who want to step out of their comfort zone, challenge the status quo and make an impact on the world.
This is for you if…
- You lead a team, a department or an entire organization, and the stakes keep rising.
- You’re already performing at a high level, and you know there’s another gear.
- You want a thinking partner who will challenge you, not just cheer you on.
- You’re willing to do uncomfortable work to reach your goals.
This is not for you if…
- You’re looking for a quick fix or a pep talk.
- You want someone else to do the work for you.
- You aren’t ready to commit to at least six months.
If that sounds like you, I’d love to hear from you.
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The reality
The higher you rise, the less you can afford to lead on autopilot.
At your level, nothing gets simpler. The decisions get bigger, the calendar gets fuller and fewer people tell you the truth.
Most leaders were promoted for being great performers, not great leaders. The skills that made you the best at the work are different from the skills it takes to lead the people doing it, and almost no one gets trained for that jump. You’re expected to figure it out on the fly, with more riding on every decision.
So most leaders lean on what got them promoted. They push harder. More hours. More pressure. More willpower. It works for a while, until it doesn’t.
Elite athletes don’t wait for a slump to train their mental game. Neither should you.
In 15 years with basketball’s elite, I learned that the margins at the highest level are mental. The boardroom is no different. The best leaders still outwork people, and they also know how to stay present when the pressure is highest.
That’s a skill you can train. Coaching gives you the reps, the feedback and the mental game to succeed in the role you were promoted into.
The real edge
AI can copy almost anything. It can’t copy you.
Technology can be copied. Strategies can be copied. With AI, almost anything you make can be replicated in minutes. What can’t be copied is the mind it came from: how you think, how you decide and how you show up when the pressure is on.
What AI can copy
- Your strategy and your plans
- Your playbooks and processes
- Your ideas, once they’re out in the world
- Your tools and your tech
What it can’t
- Your judgment in the moments that matter
- Your presence under pressure
- The trust you build with your people
- The clarity you lead with
Within is the edge.
Your internal skills are your edge. They can’t be copied, but they can be trained, and that’s the work we do one on one.
Core areas of focus
Three areas. One integrated approach.
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Performance
Develop the mindset, habits and practices behind resilience, creativity and flow, so you and your team deliver when the pressure is highest.
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Psychology
Use the science of human behavior to make better decisions, manage stress and motivate people with clarity and confidence.
How it works
The HeartMind method
Where the heart of a conscious leader meets the mindset of an elite athlete.
Eastern philosophy+Sports performance psychology
A bespoke 1:1 program
Built around you: your role, your goals and the moments that matter most in your world. Nothing off the shelf.
Action items after every session
You’ll leave each session with custom action items, so the work carries into your next meeting, your next decision and your next high-stakes moment.
A 6-month minimum
Real change takes reps. Six months gives us the time to build habits that hold up under real pressure.
The proof
Forged with basketball’s elite. Brought into the boardroom.
15Years with basketball’s elite
Top 50Keynote speaker · Real Leaders
#1Best-selling author
I coached NBA MVP Joel Embiid, served as assistant director at Steph Curry’s first skills academy and spent 17 years building a business I started in my college apartment. Today this work reaches leaders and organizations of every size, including Google, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Wells Fargo and Cisco.
Mike’s guidance, mindsets and strategies are instrumental in my success on and off the court. Practicing these strategies has been a big driver in ultimately fulfilling my childhood dream of playing in the NBA. Like so many other concepts, there is a huge crossover from what applies in the sports world to leadership, organizational performance and personal transformation.
Matt ThomasFormer NBA player
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Your coach
Mike Lee
Mike Lee is a leadership and peak performance keynote speaker, coach and the Miami-based founder of MindShift Labs. He helps leaders cut through the noise, perform under pressure and win the moments that matter.
He spent 15 years with basketball’s elite. He coached NBA MVP Joel Embiid and served as assistant director at Steph Curry’s first skills academy, after starting his training company out of his college apartment and running it for 17 years.
Today he brings the HeartMind methodology to leaders, senior leadership teams and organizations including Google, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Wells Fargo and Cisco. Real Leaders named him a Top 50 keynote speaker, and he is the author of Moment by Moment.
How to apply
No booking calendar. A real conversation.
Because I work with a small number of leaders at a time, I want to make sure we’re a great fit before we ever get on a call.
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Apply
Answer 13 short questions about you, your role and what you want from coaching. It takes about 10 minutes, and every answer is confidential.
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I review it personally
I read every application myself to see whether this program is the right fit for where you are and where you want to go.
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Hear back within 24 hours
You’ll get a personal reply from me within 24 hours of applying.
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Our first call is on me
If we’re a fit, I’ll send you a private link to book a call. We’ll map out what working together could look like, at no cost.
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Questions
Before you apply
What is 1:1 leadership coaching?
It’s private executive coaching built around you. We meet one on one to work on how you lead, decide and perform under pressure, using the HeartMind method, which pairs sports performance psychology with Eastern philosophy.
Who is this coaching for?
Driven leaders who are already performing at a high level and want to reach the next one, whether you lead a small team, a department or an entire company.
What does a coaching session look like?
Sessions are one hour over Zoom. We work on what’s in front of you, like a big decision, a hard conversation or a pattern that keeps showing up, and you leave with custom action items to put to work before the next session.
Why does coaching matter more with AI?
AI can copy strategies, tools and ideas faster than ever. It can’t copy how you think, decide and show up under pressure. Those internal skills are a leader’s real edge now, and coaching is how you train them.
How long is the program?
There’s a six-month minimum. That gives us the time to turn insight into habits that hold up under real pressure.
What does it cost?
Every program is bespoke, so the investment depends on the scope of what we build together. If your application is a fit, we’ll walk through the details when we talk.
Can my company sponsor it?
Yes. Coaching can be self-funded, company-sponsored or a mix of both. The application asks which applies to you.
Can you coach my whole leadership team?
Yes. That’s what fractional leadership coaching is for. I work with your company part-time and coach your CEO, key leaders and leadership team together.
Why can’t I just book a call?
Because my 1:1 practice is intentionally small. Reviewing applications first means every call I schedule is with a leader I believe I can really help, and it respects your time as much as mine.
Will my answers stay private?
Yes. Everything you share in your application and in our sessions is confidential.
Let’s get to work
Let’s get to the next level. Together.
If you’re ready to lead with more presence, perform under pressure and make a bigger impact, I’d love to learn about you and what you’re building.
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With Peace + Presence,Mike Lee
