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10/01/2024
Conference Content Leader: Michael O'Donnell
Improving Employee Engagement with Authentic Communication
Mike O'Donnell is passionate about guiding people toward the truth of their own story and the discovery of their purpose. A teacher, baseball coach, and mentor for the better part of 20 years before becoming an executive coach, Mike earned his BA in English from The Ohio State University, his teaching certification from Ashland University, and a Master’s in Creative Writing and Literature from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Our collective stories and the art we share motivate Mike to connect people with their calling, and he brings a unique perspective to coaching and leadership through his understanding of how we learn through the stories we tell.
He’s also a writer, publishing across various formats, and an artist in the areas of abstract expressionism and illustration. He loves to help people discover their innate creativity in their field of expertise.
Mike and his wife have been married for 22 years, and have six kids together, ranging in age from 9-20 years. He enjoys fitness, hiking, exploring small towns, restoring homes, and searching for the beauty in all things.