Today we’d like to introduce you to Mike Staver
Hi Mike, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I wanted to be a fighter pilot since I was a little boy. It never happened. I instead ending up getting a business degree I didn’t want and then a master’s in counseling psychology. As a result of that I needed to do intern work for my masters. I was a business executive by day and in the afternoons worked in a hospital as an intern. Big office, successful career then in the afternoon a grunt at a hospital on the psychiatric unit. I later was offered a job at a new private mental health hospital where I had THE best boss I have ever had. One day she suggested that I teach 1–2-hour seminar on something. The physicians were getting very small crowds. Like 10 -20. I agreed to do it if I could teach what I wanted and had the same budget as the doctors. She agreed. I decided to teach on, How to Recover from a Broken Relationship. I had just gone through a divorce and thought I might add some hope and perspective. 120 people showed up. A woman came up to me to thank me. She was the president of a PR firm. She told me, “you could do this for a living.” I said, “I can make money speaking?” she said, “yes.” That was the start of it. I began doing engagement’s for the hospital and one day someone asked me what I charged. I laughed and made up a number.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No not at all. I auditioned for a seminar company when I first started. They sent my audition to a speech coach and evaluator. She rejected me and told me I lacked the skill and professionalism to make a living in this business. I asked for another chance. The company for the first time in their history gave me a second chance. I worked and worked. Practiced and practiced. Reauditioned. They sent the work to the same evaluator and I got a 100%. Went on to be in the top 10% in the organization.
In 2004 the business had grown to a strong 7 figure highly regarded organization. I has heavily niched working with leaders in residential real estate. When the crash happened in 2008 I nearly lost everything. It was a very dark time. Perseverance and focus got us through. Bloodied and bruised, we navigated it with the help of good people and strategic thinking.
Then, in 2020, Covid decimated the events business. We lost significant speaking revenue. Thankfully we had a robust coaching practice. We decided the first week of COVID that we would commit to helping the hurting not matter what. We pivoted to virtual webinars and developed a coaching certification program to advance our mission to empower others to help the hurting. In the end, we only lost 10% of our revenue by the end of the year because of that commitment.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about The Staver Group?
The Staver Group works with mid-level professionals and C-Suite Leaders to challenge them in driving performance, confronting problems and making a difference in the culture of those they influence.
We help organizations unlock the tools necessary to lead with authenticity and resilience. No cliches or complex corporate speak—just simple, clear ideas that you can use right now to bridge the gap between your intentions and results.
The Staver Group specializes in client-centered, agenda-driven coaching, strategic consulting and training, engaging presentations that inspire and equip your team with actionable insights, and a unique in-depth certification that develops skilled coaches for transformative impact. Our Staver Coaching Certification is our most unique offer and one we are so excited about. Coaching is the key to helping today’s employees achieve more, which in turn helps the organization achieve more. It is the pathway to increased engagement and retention but it requires that leaders have the skills to coach effectively. We’ll teach you exactly how to do that with an award-winning, science-based methodology. We’ve certified over 400 professionals since 2020 and our mission has only just begun!
We’re incredibly proud of our unwavering commitment to helping people perform better and live more fulfilling lives. While this may seem broad in today’s marketing-heavy world, it’s truly at the heart of everything we do. Improving your daily life—both personally and professionally—is key to unlocking your potential and achieving your goals. With our diverse knowledge in psychology and business, as well as over thirty years of experience in executive coaching and business development, we’re honored to be the catalyst that helps individuals and organizations reach new heights.
How do you define success?
Success, to me, is about living a life aligned with your values and purpose. Success is the ability to make a meaningful impact—whether it’s through your work, relationships, or how you show up in the world. It’s about waking up each day knowing you’re contributing to something bigger than yourself, while still finding balance and joy in the everyday moments. Success is a journey, not a destination, and it’s deeply personal. If you’re learning, growing, and staying true to who you are, that’s success.
Pricing:
- Coaching Certification – 5,000
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.mikestaver.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staver.mike/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mlstaver
- Other: https://www.linkedin.com/company/staver-group/
