Meet Michael Beck...
As
a Business Philosopher and Strategist, I've had an interest in self
improvement in all areas
of life. I typically accomplish more in a day than most people
accomplish in two. In addition, I've earned a black belt in
self-defense, ranked 118th in the world in a rowing (ergometer) competition,
and climbed several "Fourteener's" (14,000 ft. high
mountains). I am an advisor, coach and strategist to individuals and teams looking to improve business performance and
productivity.
My credentials include an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of Business along with degrees in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. I have held a variety of executive positions and worked several years overseas as a Business Advisor to a member of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia.
I am a Founding Member of the International Association of Coaches and a Past-President of the Denver Coach Federation.
Personal Snippets:
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I currently live in Ashland, OR, but I grew up in Oyster Bay, NY.
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I've lived in NY, PA, NJ, MD, VA, CO, OR, and Saudi Arabia. Who knows where my next stop will be?...
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I earned a Black Belt in Shorinji Kempo - a form of Japanese self-defense with it's roots in Zen Buddhism.
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I've climbed the most dangerous peak in Colorado (Long's Peak) and the highest peak in Colorado (Mt. Elbert).
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OK... I'll admit it. I played accordion through high school and tuba through college. (No, I no longer own either and don't give concerts!)
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I have two wonderful grown daughters.
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I enjoy hiking, camping, and travel. So far, I've been to Mexico, Canada, Saudi Arabia, England, Bahrain, Jordan, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the Bahamas, and Cyprus.
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I believe that people are either ocean people or forest people. I'm a forest person.
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I have a passion for cooking. I especially like cooking Italian, Japanese, and Middle Eastern.
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I'm an avid dart player (steel tip, of course), and play every week in a local tournament here in Ashland.
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I own and use two Tibetan singing bowls.
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I enjoy a cigar a few times a week. My favorites are Padron Maduro and Punch Rare Corojo.
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I speak just a very little of 9 different languages (English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Arabic, Hebrew, Japanese, and Tagalog).