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Michael Norton

Michael Norton isn’t your typical leadership coach. He’s the one you call when you’re ready to dismantle old paradigms, rewire how you lead, and expand beyond what you thought was possible. A master of transformation, Michael partners with leaders who aren’t just playing the game—they’re questioning it, reshaping it, and building something entirely new.

With 15 years of experience coaching founders, executives, and teams across high-growth industries, Michael thrives in complexity. He guides leaders beyond control-driven tactics into a radically different kind of leadership—one rooted in presence, deep intelligence, and a whole-body shift in how they move through the world. His work blends cutting-edge consciousness practices, Enneagram mastery, and embodied intelligence, all wrapped in a coaching style that is equal parts deeply attuned and refreshingly irreverent. He’s not here to coddle you. He’s here to wake you up.

Working with Michael means breaking through resistance, confronting blind spots, and stepping into a leadership style that feels not just effective, but effortless. He helps leaders shift their relationship with fear, transform how they make decisions, and operate from a place of flow and deep alignment. His approach isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about rewiring at the deepest level so that transformation isn’t just an idea; it’s how you move through the world.

Michael holds an MFA in Critical Research from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, is a certified Enneagram teacher with The Narrative Enneagram, and has completed a mastery course with CP Enneagram. He’s also a certified 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership coach. Now based in Chicago after years in London, Michael spends his time coaching visionary leaders, playing piano, gardening, and pushing the edges of his own evolution.

If you’re ready for a coach who won’t let you stay small, Michael’s the one.

You are the right match for Michael if…

  • You’re a sharp, successful leader ready to trade control for flow.
  • You see business as a playground for awakening, not just achievement.
  • You crave a coach who blends deep presence with playful challenge.
  • You’re willing to confront your blind spots—mind, body, and soul.
  • You want transformation that’s not just deep, but embodied and lasting.
  • You’re willing to look at what’s not working with courage and honesty.

PRAISE FOR

Michael Norton

I would count Michael as truly one of my deepest and most meaningful teachers. His ability to sit with me authentically, push me out of my comfort zone and do it all in a such a caring way, really allowed me the space to grow and learn in a way that I never have before. He is someone that offers a blend of wisdom, empathy, and tactical strategies for navigating the complexities of this journey. He helped me to reconnect to my creative and playful inner child and to truly see the value in that as it shapes who I am and how I show up. If you are looking for someone who is committed to understanding and sharing the wisdom traditions with others and connecting that to your own personal growth, Michael is a beautiful guide.
Greg Nelson
Co-founder, Chief Product Officer at Family Room
I have been working with Michael for the past two years and I can honestly that the work has been transformational. Michael has helped me through several life changing transitions and continues to support me as I navigate these. Michael is wise, connects deeply without losing sight of our agreed boundaries and keeps a playful approach even as we wade through deep waters and face the heavy stuff of life. He is sensitive to my lived experience as leader who has experienced trauma and has worked with people with trauma and adept in working with whatever comes up in our sessions. Despite our vastly different backgrounds, I feel understood in our session and when we come up against differences, Michael approaches my lived experience respectfully, sensitively and with a curiosity that makes me feel seen and valued as an individual rather than a category. Because of our work, I feel awake, more and more resourced and alive – and very grateful for this truly exceptional practitioner.
Zarlasht Halaimzai
Founder - Amna
I have had the privilege of engaging with a number of enneagram experts over the last 10 years. In each case I have come away with greater self awareness. However, in my work with Michael I found a deeper level of insight, which I attribute to his radical pursuit of authenticity. The time I spent with him exploring the enneagram was the most enriching and challenging I have yet experienced.
Mark Anderegg
Co-Founder - Newbury Franklin
When I chose CLG coaching, my primary aim was to enhance self-confidence and self-awareness to navigate a significant career challenge. Michael played a pivotal role beyond my expectations. Not only did he consistently challenge my thinking, but he also guided me to confront people, beliefs, and make tough decisions, all contributing to achieving my goal. Michael demonstrated a clear understanding of my career context, connecting with my personality traits and fears. His guidance enabled me to unlock self-love and align with my deepest desires. Although our time together concluded, the transformative impact persists. I transitioned from my previous job, embarked on a new career path, and reconciled with longstanding issues. I am now a more
Daniela Vianna
VP of Product, Credix
Michael is the best thing I have done for myself in the past 3 years. It is both a warm and challenging experience. With Michael, I learned the practice of knowing and accepting every part of myself, including what the motivation was for each part. We had fun as he helped me stay curious about the parts of myself I was too afraid to be with (and thanks to him I was able to understand my fear of being afraid). My relationships (including my relationship with myself) are richer and continually more clear because of the time we spent together.
Chase Adams
Founding Software Engineer
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