Michael Maley is an active father of three young men, a veteran, entrepreneur, certified fitness trainer and enthusiast, author, public speaker, marital consultant, business coach, CBT therapist, NLP Master Practioner, and multi-certified Life Optimization Coach.

With more than 25 years in the business and fitness industry, he created multiple successful marketing start-ups and retail businesses. Michael has contributed and/or written dozens of articles for various blogs and publications.

As a survivor of Stage 4 cancer, Michael is on a mission to help as many as he can change the way they think about life's obstacles and find the beauty and opportunity in life's challenges. Whether it's families, individuals, corporations, or acquaintances. He uses life's "second chance" along with his Stoic Christian philosophy to encourage, challenge, and motivate his clients while leaving little room for excuses or shortcuts.

Michael believes that if people would keep an open mind to the larger picture they will be able to realize their own unlimited potential while finding happiness along the way.

When he's not with his children, working out, or reading, you can find him rooting for his favorite football team, the Buffalo Bills with his loving and beautiful girlfriend, Kari.

Michael volunteers coaching at-risk young men, teaching them core responsibilities and values that help them set goals and look to the future in an effort to rise above their environment and situation and on to a happy, healthy, and successful life