Dr. Michael O’Brien is the founder of O’Brien Group and has been a pioneering force in the field of Executive Coaching. Michael, or "Dr. Mike" as he's affectionately called by many of his clients, has been developing his specialized brand of senior executive coaching and change leadership for nearly two decades.
 Michael is a well-known figure in the industry and has pioneered the concept of Personal Mastery for senior executives. The concept is a result of applying scientific principles related to the learning and development processes so that executives can retrain their minds to be more effective in dealing with the challenges and emotional dynamics inherent in the world of business.
Michael is more than a successful entrepreneur. He's a dedicated leader, teacher, author and sought-after speaker in the industry. He’s addressed association and executive meetings throughout the world from the American Management Association to the Society for Training and Development.
He is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association and an active member of the American Society for Training and Development. Topics he is frequently asked to speak on include "Leadership Mastery," "Personal Mastery" and "Executive Development."
Michael has written two books, Quicksilver: A Revolutionary Way to Lead the Many and the Few – Beginning with YOU (Sombrero Press, 2010) and Profit From Experience: A guide to knowing yourself and influencing others (Berkley, 1998; O’Brien Group, 2003). He has also written numerous articles on the role of executive development and organizational change.
Michael has worked with such prestigious clients and Fortune 500 companies as NYNEX, Bayer Consumer Care, Mayo Clinic, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Mercy Health Partners, St. Thomas Health Services (part of Ascension), AT&T, Xerox, Prudential, Convergys, Catholic Healthcare Partners and Procter & Gamble. Although he’s the founder of the O’Brien Group, Michael continues to personally work with senior executives throughout the world.
Michael holds a master’s degree in education and a doctorate in corporate training and human resources development from the University of Cincinnati.
An avid reader and runner, Michael lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife and two children.
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