About Mike
It should be easier than this.
You’ve worked hard to get where you are.
You’ve built a successful career, made difficult decisions, and earned the respect of those around you.
But success doesn’t always bring clarity, balance, or fulfillment.
That’s where I come in.
I’m Mike Haney, an executive coach who helps high-achievers find confidence at work and peace at home.
My coaching goes beyond leadership techniques.
I help you bridge the gap between professional success and personal fulfillment, guiding you toward a life that feels as accomplished as it looks.
Why I Do This Work
I understand the pressure of carrying it all.
I’ve been there.
My career has taken me from high-stakes investment banking and global consulting to founding businesses and advising executives across industries.
I’ve led teams, ran P&L’s, made tough calls, and navigated the complexities of leadership in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
But beyond the boardroom, I’ve faced the same personal struggles many successful men encounter—balancing work and relationships, making time for family, and trying to be present when the demands of leadership don’t stop when the workday ends.
Through coaching, I can help you gain clarity, develop strategies that work, and create real, lasting change in both your professional and personal life.
My Approach to Coaching
This isn’t about quick fixes or generic leadership advice.
My coaching is direct, strategic, and built around your specific challenges. I combine deep listening with practical tools to help you:
- Find clarity in complex decisions
- Strengthen leadership presence and communication
- Navigate career transitions with confidence
- Establish work-life balance that doesn’t feel like a compromise
- Improve relationships at home and at work
Coaching is a process, and the results are real. My clients walk away with a renewed sense of direction, practical strategies they can apply immediately, and a level of confidence they didn’t realize they were missing.
How We Work Together
We start with a conversation—no pressure, just an opportunity to explore whether coaching is the right fit for you.
From there, we create a coaching plan tailored to your goals, with regular one-on-one sessions designed to help you make progress and see real results.
If you’re ready to move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose, let’s talk. Schedule a free introductory call today.
Professional and Personal Adventures
My work and professional success has always been a key part of my life.
I grew up in the construction sector – helping my father fix up old condemned houses starting at age 11 – and later earned engineering and MBA degrees from great schools.
Professional Success
My first professional role was as an investment banker for Credit Suisse First Boston in NYC and Houston – structuring nine-figure bond deals for major hospital systems.
I’ve spent much of my career as an oil and gas management consultant with Accenture, Arthur D. Little and Booz Allen & Hamilton – working on five continents advising top executives at major and national oil companies on strategy & operations. I’ve worked in Saudi Arabia, Peru, Algeria, Canada, and South Korea – among other places.
I’ve spoken at major energy conferences in Houston, London, Seoul and Rio de Janeiro, in front of industry executives, delivering real content.
Entrepreneurial & Sales Experiences
Along the way I held key roles at construction, technology & broadband firms, plus was involved in several successful startup ventures.
One recent venture uses mediation and arbitration techniques to resolve complicated disputes – and I have resolved thousands of complex healthcare billing disputes.
I even serve as an elected official in my local community.
Plus: I’ve had a ton of fun adventures.
I was a radio DJ and welding instructor in college, I’ve driven a stock car, and I worked security for two major concerts.
I’m active in my local community, serving as a volunteer for Houston’s signature annual civic event for nearly 20 years.
So my work and personal life has always meant a lot to me – just like it does for you.
Key Challenges
But as I’ve tried to lead a full work life while maintaining relationships, I’ve had to learn a lot in my journey, often the hard way.
And it’s inspired my coaching journey.
Relationship Issues – and Success
A married dad since 1993, a divorced dad since 1998, and a remarried dad & stepdad since 2001, I’ve gone through many personal changes and challenges: divorce, single parenting, remarriage, and 20+ years as a stepdad.
Even with my professional success, applying professional skills to relationships didn’t always translate into my complex roles as husband, dad and stepdad. And I made a ton of mistakes.
I found love again – true love, the kind you dream about. Jayna and I have been married 20+ years, and our love for one another grows stronger even now, day by day.
Beginnings of My Coaching Journey
In 2002, we started working with single parents and stepfamilies in our church and community.
From there, we spoke and coached others on the importance of building strong and intentional marriages and how to address complex stepfamily issues, first to local audiences, and then on to larger conference audiences in Houston and in Miami, plus multiple podcast appearances.
I’ve coached people through some of life’s most challenging situations, many of which I have experienced myself, so this helps me reach and connect with people going through all sorts of tough times.
Key Mentors and Trainings
Along the way, I’ve trained and researched with many great leaders and mentors.
I am a certified Stepfamily Coach through the Stepfamily Foundation, plus did FamilyLife’s Smart Stepfamily Therapy Training.
I am certified to lead John Gottman’s Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work program.
I am a TMCA Credentialed Mediator, having completed alternative dispute resolution training in mediation, arbitration and parenting coordination.
I have researched and learned from Bill Eddy, Michelle Weiner-Davis, John Van Epp and many other experts focusing on conflict resolution, workplace disputes, marriage, divorce, relationships and many other professional and personal topics.
Workplace and Professional Trainings
I have completed training from the High Conflict Institute related to both New Ways for Families and New Ways for Work, aiming to resolve conflicts at home and in the workplace.
I am a certified coach, trained by the Coach Certification Training Academy, and I hold the International Coaching Federation (ICF) ACC coaching certification.
The ICF is the world’s premier coaching certification, and I’m proud to be an ICF-certified coach.
Ready to Get Started?
It all begins with listening. So: let’s get to work.
Click the link below for a free 30-minute introductory coaching call.
Together, we will address your specific work and home situation, provide an overview of coaching options, and discuss whether I might be a fit for you.
With focused one-on-one conversations and training with key tools, I help you develop the skills you need to create a more fulfilling professional career for you – and make your home and personal life match your successful professional achievements.
I believe that you deserve a trained coach with unique experience – professionally certified and credentialed to serve you.
It would be my honor and privilege to be your coach on your journey.
