Exceptional Leadership
Fresh Perspective.
Greater Impact.

Executive coaching and strategic perspective to bring out the best in yourself – and in those around you.

Real experience.
Relevant perspective.

25+
Years in executive roles

20+
Years of executive coaching

100+
Leadership talks delivered

Coaching Specialities

Senior Executives

I help smart, successful executives clarify their thinking, drive stronger engagement, and deliver better results. 

Leadership Development

I help leaders step into new responsibilities with stronger people skills, better strategic thinking, and maximum effectiveness.

Challenging Leaders

I help capable leaders whose behavior creates friction build the awareness and interpersonal skills to work more effectively with others.

MEET MICHAEL BECK

An experienced executive. Meaningful perspective.

Michael Beck
Founder, Eliciting Excellence

The challenges at the top are different.
Your coach should understand them.

Before becoming a coach, Michael served as a CFO, COO, and Executive Vice President. He understands the responsibility of making difficult decisions, aligning people, and moving a business forward.

Today, he brings that experience to leaders across industries, in the U.S. and internationally. His work helps you see beyond the immediate problem, challenge your assumptions, and turn fresh perspective into practical action.

“I have become a better leader and our company has become more successful due to Michael’s influence.”

Jamie MaddenExecutive Chairman, SOS Staffing

THE IDEAS BEHIND THE IMPACT

Great leadership
     brings out
the best in others.

In Eliciting Excellence, Michael explores the 15 essential leadership competencies—and how to have a stronger impact on your people and your organization.

» How We Act (Self)
» How We Interact (Team)
» How We Guide (Organization) 

SPEAKING

100+
Leadership talks delivered

New perspectives
for your next event.

Bring Michael’s insights on leadership, productivity, and success to your team or audience.  Practical ideas that invite people to think differently about how they lead.

What could change with
the right perspective?

Let’s talk about your leadership, your challenges,
and what you want to accomplish next.

A conversation about your goals and whether we’re a good fit.

Eliciting Excellence

Eliciting Excellence

Portland, OR