What is Coaching?
Coaching helps you bridge the gap between where you are and how you actually want to be living.
Not by fixing you, but by developing the mental and emotional skills needed to live in alignment with your values, desires, and real-life goals.
Growth isn’t comfortable. The moment you choose something different, doubt, fear, and old patterns tend to get loud. Most people interpret that discomfort as a sign to stop, which keeps them stuck wanting change without taking action.
Coaching helps you see through that mental noise, stay oriented, and keep moving forward when it matters most.
It provides clarity, accountability, and perspective so you’re no longer stuck reacting to your circumstances.
Coaching is different from therapy. It’s a collaborative, forward-focused process that helps you think clearly, act with intention, and trust yourself. Confidence becomes the natural byproduct of developing the skills to handle yourself, your life, and your decisions.
Coaching Style
I am a guide, not a guru. My role isn’t to tell you who to be or what to do, but to help you see yourself and your patterns more clearly. Through thoughtful questions, honest reflection, and direct feedback, I help you uncover blind spots and consider perspectives you may not have seen before.
Our work is tailored to you. Your goals, your pace, your life. Sessions are focused, conversational, and practical. We’ll take your challenges seriously without making the work feel heavy or intimidating.
Coaching with me balances depth and momentum. There’s room for humour, humanity, and real life, alongside clarity, accountability, and forward movement. You’ll be supported, challenged, and encouraged to trust yourself more as you go. At the core, my style is:
What makes Wellismo different
At Wellismo, we don’t do generic advice or surface-level self-help. This is real, practical coaching for gay men who want depth, clarity, and forward momentum. Our approach is collaborative, solution-focused, and grounded in real life. We challenge patterns that keep you stuck, help you think more clearly, and equip you with tools you’ll keep using long after our work together ends.
What You Get
✅ 12 months of confidential 1-on-1 coaching
✅ A personalized coaching roadmap aligned with your goals
✅ Comprehensive onboarding guide to set you up for success
✅ Session notes and action steps with built-in accountability
✅ Text and email support between sessions
✅ Customized coaching tools and exercises tailored to your needs
✅ Curated self-study resources to support your growth
✅ Access to Gay Men’s Brotherhood community (Over 10,000 members)
✅ 50% off Wellismo groups and programs while you’re an active client
✅ Complimentary integration session after the coaching package ends
✅ Lifetime alumni access including coaching, events, and priority booking
Fun, Engaging, & No-BS
No fluff. No circling the issue. Just honest conversations and real progress.
We focus on root causes, not quick fixes. That means challenging old patterns, questioning limiting beliefs, and helping you take meaningful action in your life.
Life is serious, but coaching doesn’t have to feel heavy. Our work together is engaging, interactive, and often fun. We’ll go deep when it matters, laugh when it helps, and celebrate real wins along the way.
This isn’t about performing or getting it “right.” It’s about feeling empowered, supported, and capable of handling your life with more confidence and clarity.
Curated for Gay Men
This isn’t generic coaching or recycled social media advice. The work is designed by gay men, for gay men.
You’ll be supported by a coach who intimately understands the nuances of gay life, culture, relationships, identity, and ambition.
Nothing is taboo here. There’s no need to edit yourself or perform a version of who you think you should be. You get to show up as you are now, so we can focus on where you want to go.
This is a space where you’ll feel seen, understood, and supported while you do real, meaningful work.
Is Coaching Right for You?
This work tends to be a good fit for men who:
- Are ready to take an honest look at themselves and their patterns
- Want practical tools, not just ideas or inspiration
- Are ready and willing to take meaningful action
- Value clarity, accountability, and real conversations
Ready to take the first step? Book a free, 60-minute discovery session. No strings attached. 👇
From creative artists, to I.T. managers, meditation teachers, students, hotel admins, and so much more —Michael is here for you.
Here are some of Wellismo client’s own words:
What makes Michael exceptional is his ability to gently guide moments of uncertainty through thoughtful, intentional questions that lead to resonant insight and practical direction. His coaching is deeply attuned, insightful, and respectful of individual pace and process.
I am ever so grateful for the role he played during such an important chapter of my life and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking grounded, emotionally intelligent guidance during any phase of life, especially at times of transition and self-discovery.
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What makes Michael exceptional is his ability to gently guide moments of uncertainty through thoughtful, intentional questions that lead to resonant insight and practical direction. His coaching is deeply attuned, insightful, and respectful of individual pace and process.
I am ever so grateful for the role he played during such an important chapter of my life and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking grounded, emotionally intelligent guidance during any phase of life, especially at times of transition and self-discovery.
Simply, delicious.
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FAQ
Private coaching gives you time to dive into what matters most to you, in any moment. During private coaching we have 1-on-1 virtual sessions via Zoom. Think of these sessions as a collaboration, we will work together to uncover your deepest needs, and I’ll supply personalized tools and tactics to support you along the way. Sessions last up to 60 minutes and are typically scheduled weekly, or bi-weekly, depending on your specific needs.
Great question. Therapy and coaching can complement each other well. Therapy is often about healing past wounds and understanding emotional patterns, while coaching focuses more on present-day action and future goals. If you’re working through trauma or mental health issues with your therapist, our coaching can support you in applying insights to your day-to-day life—things like decision-making, confidence-building, and taking aligned action. I’ll always respect the boundary between the two, and we can check in together to make sure it feels balanced and not overwhelming.
That depends on your goals and how deep you want to go. Some clients work with me for a few months to focus on one area, while others stay longer as their goals evolve. I typically suggest starting with 10 sessions and then reassessing from there. Sessions can be weekly or bi-weekly to start and then move to a monthly cadence if necessary. The process is flexible, we can adjust the pace based on your availability, budget, and what you’re hoping to get out of it.
We’ll define that together based on what success means to you. In our first session, we’ll clarify your goals and what a meaningful outcome looks like. Throughout our work, we’ll keep checking in on progress—not just with results, but with how you feel: more clear, more confident, more aligned. I also use reflection prompts and progress reviews to help you see your growth along the way.
No. I will work with anyone as long as we’re a good fit for each other. We determine this together during your discovery call where we get to know each other. Think of it like a first date without the awkward parts.
Yes. I am certified with the International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP). The IAWP Wellness Coach Certification program is a globally-recognized program CCE accredited through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). In addition, I have accreditations from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP), the Canadian Health Coach Alliance, the Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition and are approved by the UK Health Coach Association. And finally, I am certified in The Life Coach School Tools Certification Program.
Coaching and therapy both deal with mental health and our work can overlap. Check out this post for an in-depth explanation.
Coaching is an action-oriented, solution-focused approach to overcoming a challenge or achieving a result in your life. Therapists tend to work with more severe issues to diagnose and prescribe treatment, whereas coaches do not. If our sessions determine that you would be better suited for therapy, I will gladly refer you to some of my favourite LGBTQ+ affirmative mental health care providers.
Keep in mind that you can work with both a coach and a therapist. When it comes to your mental health, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. If you’re unsure what you need, our discovery call will help me better understand your challenge so that I can guide you in the right direction.
All of my programs offer discounts for paying in full up front. If we determine that we are a good fit for each other, but cost is an issue for you, we can discuss payment options prior to onboarding.
For students, I offer a student discount with a valid Student ID.
If you have a challenge in your life that you can’t seem to overcome, coaching is right for you.
If you’re unsure, we will talk it out during our discovery call. I will be able to better understand your challenge and whether I am best suited to help you. If your situation would be better handled by another coach or mental health professional, I will be happy to refer you.
That is entirely up to you. Just like a fitness coach doesn’t lift the weights for you, I cannot do the work for you. I will give you all the tools and resources at my disposal to help you achieve your goals, but I cannot use them for you.
If you’re committed to taking responsibility for your results, and you’re willing to learn and grow, you will feel excited and motivated after just one session. From there, anything is possible.
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