Michael had an early journey through life that was pretty ordinary for a middle-classed kid, growing up in suburbia of Washington state. Good grades, married parents, a few sports, and drawn to technology of all kinds, with a curiosity for how things work.

A quick tour through college, where the tech was easy, but the subjective concepts were hard, he moved into working in computer technology. Hear learned that technology is great as a tool, when it enhances the human experience. His focus was on making jobs easier for his team. Sometimes that comes in the form of training, a new tool, or merely listening to what someone is up against. Though there was a piece missing.

This missing piece ended up being personal development. The inner work. This was influenced by books such as The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, and also by The Secret, What the %@^& Do We Know, and Mindvalley Quests.

Between the tools and finding that missing piece were some rough patches. A couple of divorces, legal trouble, financial challenges, and rebuilding a sense of self after getting lost for a bit in self-pity, a victim mindset, and feeling like nothing he did could or would go right.

The current Waypoint for Michael

From adversity we gain lessons, and aspects to be grateful for. These lesson can originate from the environment, the inner struggle, or consequences for our choices, The things he is most grateful for is his family, a place to call home, a loving wife, and the unfolding of his personal mission.

Michael’s Massively Transformative Purpose (MTP)
To guide men to relate to others in a way that isn’t sexual, predatory, or bullying and through service and authentic connections become authentic leaders.
–Michael Danklefs

Like most MTPs, this is a work in progress, and stems from his own experience and struggle in these areas.

Coaching from this viewpoint delves into the space of compassion, discovering core beliefs and desires, and guiding others to discover and refine their plans, goals, and vision for their life in a way that is empowering, motivational, inspirational, and transformative.

One of the tools that Michael has used in his own life to accomplish this is called Lifebook. It has helped him discover and shape his life in a way that is clear, concise, and actionable on a daily basis.

What Journey is Next?

Expanding on his focus, knowledge, and wisdom, he is looking to help guide others to be the best version of themselves. The goal is to use support, coaching, feedback, accountability structures, and speaking to achieve impact the world for the better.

Through his work, he builds a place for safe discomfort, ruthless compassion, deep personal growth, and helps each person show up as the best version of themselves.

The knowledge collection phase is done.

It is time to move into the action phase.