I’m Michael,
Your Life and Wellness Coach!
Meet Your Coach, Michael Diiorio
Michael is a certified life & wellness coach and founder of Wellismo. After 13 years climbing the corporate ladder in leadership coaching, Michael transitioned to personal life coaching where he provides direct support via 1-on-1 private coaching, workshops, and men’s group coaching programs.
My Story
When I came out, I was young and lost in the gay world without a guide… it felt a lot like being stuck out in the middle of a big lake with the most beautiful city on the horizon, but there’s no paddle or motor —nearly impossible to survive. From corporate life, to heartbreak, to health, and of course family, it took every step to make me who I am today. A wellness coach with a passion for helping gay, bi, and queer men (and our allies!) live their best lives free from judgement and alongside a guide with tools to share along the way.
If you’re interested in my full story, with all the vulnerable, personal details, you can read it here.
Types of Coaching Workshops and Programs I Offer
The most intimate and personal way to work with me is with private coaching, where we tailor your coaching 100% to you.
On the other hand, there’s great power in community and connection which is why I also offer unique group coaching opportunities throughout the year.
Programs like Sexual Empowerment 101 and Shamelessly Gay Mens Group run at least once annually. Additional pop-up workshops have included spotlight series with expert guests for special topics on untangling toxic masculinity, quit compare and despair, taming your inner critic, touch and vulnerability, and my popular self confidence blueprint series.
About Wellismo
Wellismo represents the other side of gay culture: inner strength, vulnerability, authenticity, courage, and love.
CERTIFICATIONS
Wellismo’s Mission and Core Values
Wellismo empowers gay men to live with greater authenticity, confidence, and optimism through 3 pillars of coaching, community, and education. By offering personalized support, insightful resources, and meaningful connection—all through a uniquely gay lens—I enable my clients to connect deeply with themselves and others. Our core values reflect our dedication this mission:
Being more of who you are, and living in integrity with your core values.
Willingness to be vulnerable and take risks, even when it feels scary.
Owning your personal power and free will to make choices that serve you.
Exuding a zest for life by acknowledging it is a precious gift worth celebrating.
Leaving a positive impact on the world by showing respect and compassion for humanity.
Maintaining a lifelong commitment to learning, growth, and self-discovery.
Work with Wellismo
It’s easy to work with Michael and there’s options for everybody, no matter where you are in your personal growth journey. Whether you want a private setting or you want to surround yourself with like-minded guys, there’s a form of coaching for you.
