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EMPOWERUP

Coaching for Groundbreaking Leaders 

EmpowerUp Coaching works with executives of healthcare and high-growth companies that are reinventing their sectors. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by these businesses, we work closely with leadership to create tailored coaching and strategy engagements that deliver real results.

 

Our focus is on building dynamic and cohesive leadership teams, and optimizing operational structures and processes. We empower leaders to develop innovative solutions, to execute flawlessly, and to achieve their mission.

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About Mike

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Mike Viola is an ICF-certified Executive Coach who partners with high-achieving leaders and teams to unlock their potential, navigate complexity, and achieve transformative results. With over 20 years of experience leading rapid-growth organizations, Mike specializes in helping clients build the leadership capabilities needed to drive meaningful change—whether scaling operations, optimizing team performance, or navigating organizational transitions.

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Mike’s coaching is results-driven, action-oriented, and tailored to each client’s unique challenges. He empowers leaders to break through barriers, execute with strategic clarity and lead with emotional intelligence. His holistic approach addresses both professional and personal growth, helping clients achieve adaptability, focus, and measurable impact in their roles.

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A trusted advisor to executives in healthcare and high-growth industries, Mike combines deep operational expertise with a passion for developing leaders. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a BA in Economics from Princeton University.

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In addition to being a leader at several successful start-ups, Mike has competed on multiple national and world championship teams. He lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with his wife and two daughters.

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Client Experiences

 Mike is talented at listening, asking thought provoking questions, and helping you land on options. The answers are within us, and Mike helps bring them out in a way that you feel confident and motivated about. Mike has been instrumental in building my confidence and truly creating actionable steps to solve problems at their root. If you are ready to have honest conversations and do the work, get ready to see results. I highly recommend working with Mike.

Director of Member Services, Financial Services Firm

Mike has been a significant asset to our leadership team, bringing extensive expertise and making a lasting impact on our organization. He has collaborated with executives across multiple key departments, including Finance, Operations, Strategy, and Sales. What sets Mike apart is his ability to tailor his coaching approach to a wide range of leaders and levels.  I highly recommend Mike to any organization seeking to cultivate the strength & performance of their leadership team. His understanding of leadership principles, combined with his ability to foster growth and drive outcomes, make him a key resource for any growing company.

CEO, Private Equity-backed Sports Media Company

Mike is present, actively listens, and asks great questions to help me clarify my thoughts and concerns. I appreciate that he helps me look at things from a personal and professional lens, since they are both important for having balance and feeling fulfilled. He has provided new ideas and external resources that will help me with goal setting both short term and long term. I look forward to tracking progress on my goals and working with Mike in the future!

Director of Product, Venture-backed Healthcare Services Company

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