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Transform Your Team’s Performance with Tailored Executive Coaching and Leadership Development

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Michael Hoffman combines decades of experience as an executive and life coach with a unique background as a professional conductor. His coaching emphasizes leadership, teamwork, discipline, and creativity, providing tailored solutions for leaders across industries.

Michael Hoffman: Executive Coach and Productivity Expert

Michael Hoffman is a globally experienced executive coach and productivity expert with over two decades of professional experience helping executives and teams achieve peak performance.

Drawing from a unique blend of leadership, creativity, business innovation, and technological expertise, Michael specializes in delivering tailored coaching that drives results and creates lasting impact.

A Unique Path to Coaching Excellence

Michael’s career began as a symphony orchestra conductor, where he mastered leadership, communication, and teamwork under high-pressure circumstances. These skills became the foundation of his coaching philosophy, emphasizing clarity, coordination, and emotional intelligence.
His extensive study of Transactional Analysis further enhances his ability to diagnose behaviors on the spot and provide actionable strategies for growth. Michael integrates cutting-edge AI tools into his coaching practice, providing data-driven insights and innovative solutions for his clients. As the founder of LeanMail, Michael has helped countless organizations streamline productivity and achieve measurable improvements.
My Approach to Coaching

With a unique perspective and decades of experience, I help leaders and teams achieve their fullest potential.

Broad Business Expertise

Michael’s range of expertise spans from helping businesses navigate turnarounds to providing strategic guidance in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Whether revitalizing a struggling organization or supporting high-stakes transitions, he delivers actionable solutions that align with his clients' goals and priorities.

Global Reach and Influence

Michael has worked with professionals across the United States, Europe, Africa, Australia, and beyond, bringing a global perspective to his coaching practice. With a deep understanding of technology, he seamlessly integrates innovative tools into his coaching methods to optimize outcomes for individuals and teams.
He has lectured at leading institutions like IESE and ESADE and authored The Power of Coaching and Mentoring (https://a.co/d/agouGLN), a guide to achieving sustainable success in professional and personal growth.

Fun Facts That Inspire

Michael’s diverse experiences enrich his coaching practice. He has conducted world-class orchestras, run a catering business, produced classical and pop albums, composed music for award-winning films, and even worked in Beveryly Hills as a private chef for the executive producer of blockbusters like Rambo and Total Recall. These adventures reflect his creativity, adaptability, and ability to thrive in dynamic environments.

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Coaches

Esther Bieto

Esther has been an invaluable part of LeanMail and ScaleYOU for nearly a decade, bringing exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of both companies’ operations. Fluent in English, Catalan, and Spanish, she seamlessly manages logistics, scheduling, and administrative tasks while overseeing the intern program with professionalism and care. Esther’s proactive approach ensures smooth day-to-day operations, and her ability to handle complex projects with precision makes her a trusted right-hand. Whether supporting LeanMail’s innovative initiatives or ScaleYOU’s coaching programs, Esther plays a vital role in driving success through her dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence.

Fernanda Garza

Intern

Fernanda Garza, our Marketing Executive coming all the way from Monterrey, Mexico, brings her creativity and strategic mindset to ScaleYou’s marketing efforts. With a passion for connecting people and ideas, she helps drive impactful campaigns and innovative solutions.

Rita Chemerkina

Rita Chemerkina, our Marketing Executive from Russia, joins ScaleYOU with a sharp eye for digital trends and a drive to make bold ideas happen. While studying digital marketing, she brings fresh insight and energy to our campaigns, helping us connect, grow, and inspire.

Ashlee Salmon

Ashlee Salmon, our Project Management Intern from New York, joins ScaleYOU with a global mindset and a passion for purposeful work. With a background in International Studies, she brings a fresh perspective and thoughtful, organized approach to every initiative, helping our retreats and programs run smoothly while staying aligned with our mission to develop conscious leaders.

David Melby

David Melby, our Marketing Executive from the Bay Area, California, joins ScaleYOU with a background in Information Systems and a keen interest in digital engagement. With a focus on social media, he brings a data-informed perspective and creative energy to our online presence, helping us expand our reach, connect with our audience, and amplify the impact of our services.










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Your Path to Growth Starts Here

Michael offers personalized coaching programs, leadership development workshops, and productivity solutions to help you and your team unlock their full potential.
Built long-term partnerships with leaders in Fortune 500 and enterprise companies.
Guided organizations through transformational growth, improving leadership effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Coached executives across industries such as IT, energy, manufacturing, and hospitality.
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