Clarity. Purpose. Momentum.
I help high performers adapt and improve with the same clarity, discipline, and trust forged in Special Ops and Intel.
About Mike
Hi. I’m Mike Desmond.
I’ve led teams in places where the mission was everything and failure meant somebody didn’t come home. In my years serving at the highest levels of Special Operations and achieving the impossible from within the Intelligence Community, I built trust across languages, agendas, and intentions—often behind closed doors and under real pressure. I’ve worked with people who carried more than they let on, and I’ve carried my share too.
For years, my world was built around clarity and consequence. You learn fast in those spaces: communication isn’t optional, ego gets people hurt, and progress comes from doing the next right thing, over and over again.
Eventually, that uniform comes off. And no one tells you how to lead when the mission isn’t written for you anymore.
That’s the space I live in now. I work with people in transition—leaders, veterans, high performers—folks figuring out what comes next when the old map doesn’t work anymore. I help them slow the chaos down, get honest, and start building a path forward that’s not just successful, but sustainable.
What I bring isn’t a theory. It’s not a workbook or a ten-step plan. It’s experience. It’s earned insight. It’s the ability to sit with someone, listen for what matters, and call it like it is—with respect.
The people I work with are ready for something real. And I’m here for that.
Because change doesn’t show up in one dramatic moment. It comes in increments. One decision at a time. Stacked with intention.
Thanks for letting me be here.
Performance Coaching
For high performers seeking the next level.
This is about sharpening your edge—focus, execution, and results. Whether you're running a business, a high-level athlete, leading a team, or managing high-stakes decisions, I help you cut through the noise, stay aligned with your values, and deliver when it counts. No fluff. Just better outcomes and clearer thinking.
Transition Coaching
For when the map no longer fits the terrain.
Big shifts don’t come with instructions—whether it's leaving uniformed service, changing careers, embarking on a new chapter, or stepping into the unknown. I help you slow the spin, get honest, and build the next chapter with purpose. The mission may have changed, but your leadership hasn’t.
Upskilling in the Face of AI
For professionals facing a future they didn’t train for.
AI is reshaping industries fast—and a lot of high-performers in certain skills are suddenly feeling obsolete. I coach individuals navigating this shift: helping you identify what's uniquely human about your skill set, where your experience still holds value, and how to pivot with clarity instead of fear.
Life & Accountability Coaching
For people who carry a lot and want to carry it better.
This isn't about fixing you. It’s about helping you tune into what matters—your relationships, habits, purpose, and self-respect. We get real about what's working, what's not, and what you’re ready to change. You bring the willingness. I bring the partnership.