Michael Jones
mjones-coach.bsky.social
Michael Jones
@mjones-coach.bsky.social
As a coach, I bring over 40 years of high tech industry experience and many years mentoring and coaching women to higher levels. In addition to my high-tech and project management experience, I am a Buddhist Minister and LGBTQ+ parent and ally.
You keep thinking about your future. It’s time you made an investment in yourself.

I am Michael Jones, and I work with mid-career women professionals to help them escape invisibility so that they can become essential at work and at home.

Prices start at $150 per hour.

Contact me: mjones-coach
December 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
That feeling of being unseen, unheard, or dismissed—it cuts deep, doesn't it? It can feel as if you're the only one struggling to find your voice.

But here's what I want you to know: you are not alone.

Your courage to be seen will help others find theirs, too.

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December 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Sometimes, you just need to do the job before someone will give you the job.
December 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We are closing in on the end of another year. Are you happy with your current situation? Do you have a plan for moving forward that is realistic and workable?

Talking through your situation with someone who will really listen can be eye-opening.

My role is to listen.

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December 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Boundaries are essential to our physical and mental health. It takes courage to establish these boundaries because you will find yourself needing to say “no” more often. But we also need to grow.

Growth requires flexibility.

You can have it both ways. I can help.

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December 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Imagine being the go-to person on your team, being a trusted resource. Imagine being able to speak without being interrupted! Imagine being seen and heard for the value that you bring.

The change needed is in your approach. I can help you with that.

Contact me: @mjones-coach
November 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
When you finally decide that it is time to talk to someone about your job, your career, or your life, the last thing you need is someone who tries to squeeze you into one of their pre-built solutions.

I am here to listen and to help you discover what you really want.

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November 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
In just a few short weeks, you can tally up your accomplishments and misses for the year and think about the goals for next year. By the way, did you have 3 or more goals?

Why not focus on just one or two goals for 2026?

I can help you find that focus.

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November 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It does not have to be this way. You can change up the game.

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November 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
You are still trying to move up in your career and feeling frustrated by the lack of support that you get. You feel unheard, unseen, and underappreciated. But the current job market isn't good. Just wait out the storm and hope that 2026 will be better?

That’s not a plan.

I can help. Mjones-coach.
November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I enjoy the times I get to spend with Phoebe, my daughter's dog.

Our pets know us better than we may realize. They know when we are feeling low, and they remain close to us.

These are sentient beings. They require very little from us, yet they give us so much in return.
November 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Are you tired of having people speak over you or just ignoring what you have to say? Or are you simply trying to muster the courage to speak up?

You can’t control the behavior of others, but you can change your presence in the room. I can help you with that.

Contact me: mjones-coach
November 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It can be hard to get started on a task or project that has your emotions tied to it. Whether at work or dealing with your kids, it is far too easy to put these tough conversations off.

It is time to face these challenges head-on. You can do this!

I am here to help.

Mjones-coach.
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
When you open up to someone about what is on your mind, you are not necessarily looking for them to come to your rescue. Just listen. No judgment. No pre-set solutions.

If you are ready to talk, I’m here to listen.

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November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Looking for a new path forward? As a coach, I have the background and training to help. Over 4 decades in high-tech, married for over 40 years. I am also an ally for LGBTQ+, and I am an ordained Buddhist minister.

Rates start at $150/hour.

Contact me for a free initial discussion. Mjones-coach.
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
There is a recurring issue within your team. You have ideas, but no one is listening to you.

Speak with confidence (preparation), and without emotion or judgment (building trust). It is not easy, it may take some time, but it is effective.

I can help you with this.

Contact me: mjones-coach
November 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I focus my efforts on helping people get through difficult situations. No matter the context, listening with an open mind and no judgment is the key to helping them make progress.

Want to make a positive difference in your life? Make a difference in the lives of others. It starts with listening.
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
What are the things that you will remember from this year? If those memories consist primarily of work, politics, health scares, or worries about the future, you are missing out on the primary goal – to live!

It's not too late to build that memory.

Create the memory! Take time to live.
November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I have many roles in life. Whether I am in the role of coach, husband, or minister, the most important skill that I employ is listening. My goal is to hear you fully to understand better what is happening in your life, but how it is impacting you.

Let me help you.

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November 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The frustration of feeling invisible can be more than just frustrating.

You feel unseen and unheard. But invisibility can be a two-way street. You may not be seeing the whole picture either.

You have, within you, the secrets to your own success.

Let me help you bring those out.

Mjones-coach
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Why do you doubt your ability to take on more responsibilities or a higher position?

John Keats wrote about negative capabilities, which he defined as living in doubt and mystery “without any irritable reaching after fact and reason.” OK for a poet...but not for you!

I can help: mjones-coach
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
What do you do to keep yourself balanced and ready for life? I would suggest you pay special attention to your mind, body, and spirit. Mix it up a little. Try some new things to increase interest and motivation.

There is a lot that makes up the you in you. Keep it all going.

mjones-coach
November 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Frustrating. Maddening. Demotivating. Any of these words can describe your feelings when you get passed over. You deliver results and play by the rules. You don't disrupt the flow.

Change, including improvement, only comes from a disruption of the flow.

I can help you with that: mjones-coach
November 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Imagine being the go-to person on your team, being a trusted resource. Imagine being able to speak without being interrupted! Imagine being seen and heard for the value that you bring.

The change needed is in your approach. I can help you with that.

Contact me: @mjones-coach
October 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Do you feel unappreciated or even unseen at work? You're not alone. Many mid-career women experience this.

I specialize in helping accomplished women professionals break through the barriers that keep them hidden.

Ready to stop being invisible and start being essential?

Contact me: mjones-coach
October 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM