Michael Wilson Coaching and Photography

10/04/2018

Coach, photographer, man questioner: addressing toxic masculinity - https://mailchi.mp/b43a95b45870/coach-photographer-man-questioner-addressing-toxic-masculinity

06/28/2018

I struggle with the sense that I'm "too much" in my business--a photographer, a coach, an educator, a theatre maker, an activist...what a lot to swallow, says the inner critic. However, when I listen deeper, I rediscover that these passions all make me who I am. They are how I express love and service.

How does that insight translate into good business? How do I stop hiding my multidisciplinary approach and leverage it for more leads and to do better work?

I got on the air with the savvy and unstoppable Amanda Berlin to explore just that, in her Empowered Publicity Podcast.

The episode dropped today, and it covers a pretty brilliant shift in approach and strategy. Listen up at the link below!

PS--I know Amanda from hiring her to help me grow my visibility. She's brilliant. Check her out at http://amandaberlin.com/.

What connects coaching and photography? Loving people and their stories. Michael discovered the power of stories when He was living abroad in Germany for four months in college: He saw there how profoundly history shapes people's present. Back in the US, He founded Bates

06/21/2018

Hello darlings! The burnout workshop is a week away. In fact, May Flam and just met to tweak the plan, and it's on point. Come on out to find stillness, listen to what you need, and develop steps to keep the fire in your belly. FREE, at Spacious in LES. Thursday 6/28, 10-11:30am. Spaces are still available! Click below for details and to sign up!

Preventing Burnout: Building a Workday that is Fulfilling and Energizing No matter how much you love your career, are you waking up with no energy? Even though you're trying to build a fun and relaxing lifestyle, are you too often exhausted and cranky after a day of work, wondering where the day wen...

06/12/2018

Resenting work? Get back on track.
May Flam and I are combining forces to lead a workshop on burnout this June 28, at Spacious.
Come out! Click below for details.

Preventing Burnout: Building a Workday that is Fulfilling and Energizing No matter how much you love your career, are you waking up with no energy? Even though you're trying to build a fun and relaxing lifestyle, are you too often exhausted and cranky after a day of work, wondering where the day wen...

05/17/2018

Feeling safe enough to give stigma the finger, resplendent in white, in Picture the Female Future. With Okema Na'omi Diaz.

05/17/2018

Forget the Royal Wedding, here's the queen. Okema Na'omi Diaz and were blown away at this participant's range, from stern to tender. Here she is embodying motherhood, in this portrait from Picture the Female Future.

05/15/2018

Younhee Jang free to say who she is and what she wants, at Picture the Female Future. With makeup by Okema Na'omi Diaz

04/19/2018

Thursday, 4/26, 6-7:45, Okema Na'omi Diaz and I have two openings for Picture the Female Future, because of cancellations! Alchemical Studios. Details at

Because the female future is coming, but it's not assured. In counterpoint to the cascade of men failing in power, this is the time to fill our imaginations with images of people embracing femininity. Thus fueled, we'll build female leadership in business, politics, relationships, and beyond.

02/23/2018

Juicy stories, wisdom on business ownership, and creativity to uncover what's been silenced. Listen to my podcast interview with the fabulous Alexis Fedor.

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02/15/2018

Announcing Picture the Female Future, a popup portrait project for women and people of all genders leading with their femininity in 2018!

Professional makeup and photography in 45 minutes, following a mindful process of reflection, for $150.

In collaboration with Okema Na'omi Diaz.

Learn more at www.michaelcoachandphoto.com/femalefuture