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Preparing something amazing for you!
Preparing something amazing for you!
Meet Michael Areola, PCC | EMCC Senior Practitioner | PMP
Michael Areola is a dynamic and deeply committed professional coach with over 15 years of experience guiding individuals, teams, and organizations through transformational growth. Drawing from his strong foundation in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Positive Psychology, and Agile methodologies, Michael offers a results-driven coaching style that blends behavioral insight with practical strategy.
As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and EMCC Senior Practitioner in Team Coaching, Michael partners with clients to unlock potential, enhance performance, and achieve meaningful personal and professional goals. He specializes in leadership development and succession planning, executive transitions, talent management, team effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, and navigating change with confidence and clarity.
Michael’s coaching approach is grounded in trust, empowerment, and evidence-based techniques. He integrates tools like DISC personality assessments, emotional intelligence frameworks, and restorative practices to support self-awareness, resilience, and sustainable growth. Whether you’re a leader aiming to sharpen your impact or a team seeking greater cohesion and clarity, Michael creates a supportive, high-trust environment where change becomes possible and progress measurable.
Clients appreciate his calm presence, insightful questions, and ability to translate complex challenges into actionable steps. His global perspective and culturally responsive style make him a trusted partner across industries, including healthcare, education, finance, government, and nonprofit sectors.
My coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every individual and team holds untapped potential waiting to be activated through the right blend of support, challenge, and strategic insight. I view coaching as a collaborative partnership; one grounded in trust, psychological safety, and mutual respect, where clients are empowered to define success on their terms and take meaningful steps toward it.
I integrate principles from Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Positive Psychology, mediation restorative justice practices and Agility thinking, drawing on evidence-based practices that promote self-awareness, resilience, and high performance. I believe in building on strengths rather than focusing solely on deficits, and I help clients uncover their inner resources to navigate complexity, uncertainty, and transition with clarity and confidence.
My approach is both systemic and personalized. I consider not only the individual's aspirations but also the organizational culture and context they operate within. I incorporate tools such as DISC personality assessments, exercise, metaphor, emotional intelligence development, and restorative practices to foster deeper understanding, improve communication, and unlock collective growth in teams.
Ultimately, my goal is to be a catalyst for transformation; helping people and organizations move from insight to action, from intention to impact, and from potential to performance.
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial \ Organizational Psychology
Liberty University
Master of Science in Management Information Systems
Texas Southern University
Cenmic Management will initiate the engagement with one-on-one interviews, surveys, and observation sessions to understand each principal’s leadership style, strengths, and areas of improvement. This assessment will incorporate Psychometric Assessments to provide insights into behavioral patterns and communication styles. Additionally, Cenmic Management can substitute individual interviews with team meetings or workshops to ensure alignment between HR requirements and team needs. This approach fosters collaboration and ensures that everyone's perspectives are considered
Phase 1: Assessment and Goal Setting (Day 1) • Initial Assessment Session (90 minutes) • Comprehensive interview with supervisor and coachee • Review available 360 feedback and/or psychometric assessment • Define SMART goals and initial action plan Delivery: Virtual | Cost: $400 ________________________________________ Phase 2: Personalized Coaching Sessions (Weeks 2–4) • Three (3) Weekly Coaching Sessions (60 minutes each) • Address current challenges and develop rapid insights • Focused problem-solving and mindset adjustment Delivery: Virtual | Cost: $350/session × 3 = $1,050 ________________________________________ Phase 3: Integration and Wrap-Up (Week 4) • Final Review Session (90 minutes) • • Evaluate growth and outline next steps • • Provide post-coaching strategies and development recommendations Delivery: Virtual | Cost: $450
Phase 1: Assessment and Goal Setting (Week 1) • Initial Assessment Session (90 minutes) • Supervisor + Coachee interview • SMART goal setting + psychometric feedback Delivery: Virtual | Cost: $400 ________________________________________ Phase 2: Personalized Coaching Sessions (Weeks 2–11) • Six (6) Bi-Weekly Coaching Sessions (60 minutes each) • Addressing leadership, communication, and performance roadblocks • Strategic planning and resilience building Delivery: Virtual | Cost: $350/session × 6 = $2,100 ________________________________________ Midpoint Review Session (Week 6) • Midpoint Evaluation Session (90 minutes) • Reassess progress, refine coaching plan Delivery: Virtual | Cost: $450 ________________________________________ Phase 3: Integration and Wrap-Up (Week 12) • Final Review Session (90 minutes) • Development outcomes + sustainability strategies Delivery: Virtual | Cost: $450 ________________________________________ Total 3-Month Coaching Program Cost: $3,400
Phase 1: Initial Assessment and Goal Setting (2 weeks) • A comprehensive interview with the supervisor and Leader identifies challenges, strengths, and coaching goals. • Conduct and/or review all available 360 feedback and/or psychometric assessment Goal Setting and Developing Planning • Define SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) • Collaborate with the leader to develop the action plan outlining key milestones and strategies for achieving goals. Team/Group Size: 2 (Principal and Supervisor). Duration: 90 Minutes Virtual (Phone, zoom/MS Team) Pricing: $400 for a 90-minute session) Phase 2: Personalize Coaching Session Bi-weekly Coaching Sessions: • Ten (10) 60-minute sessions (including session, recap, setting assignments as needed) • Assist principals with action planning and problem-solving for current school challenges. • Address limiting mindsets causing change resistance, communication challenges, poor decision-making, and ineffective time management. Duration: 60 Minutes Per Session Delivery: Virtual (Phone, zoom/MS Team) Pricing: $350 Per Session, totaling $3,500 for 10 sessions Midpoint Review (January) Session: • Midpoint (1) 90-minute session (including session, recap, setting assignments as needed) • Perform a midpoint review to evaluate coaching impact and refine strategies. • Adjust the coaching plan if necessary Duration: 90 Minutes Delivery: Virtual (Phone, zoom/MS Team) Pricing: $450 Per Session, totaling $450 for 1 session Phase 3: Integration, Sustainability and Acceleration (Month 6) Final Coaching Session: • Conduct a conclusion session to review development outcomes • Review strategies for maintaining and further developing leadership skills, emotional intelligence, mindset, and interferences post-coaching. Duration: 90 Minutes Virtual (Phone, zoom/MS Team) Pricing: $450 Per Session, totaling $450 for 1 session
End-of-Engagement: • Submit a comprehensive final report summarizing the principal progress, achievements, and recommendations for continued growth. Support Resources: • Provide supplementary materials, toolkits, and reading resources relevant to leadership Psychometric Assessment, Evaluation Assessment can include DISC, 360 Degree, Motivator, EIQ 360 Degree, and Leadership Effectiveness, DISC Executive Insight, DISC Workplace Insights, among others • Initial Assessment, evaluation, and report briefing $160 per participant • 2nd Assessment at the end of 2nd Quarter $160 Per Participant • 2nd Assessment at the end of 3rd Quarter $160 Per Participant Materials, Handouts, Reports, and Resources (Hardcopies Only) • Training Manuals and Workbook: $45 per participant • Handout and Printer materials: $15 Per Participant • Electronically Delivered Workbooks and Handouts: $5 per participant
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