i help leaders find, face, and embrace their next big challenge
I’m Dr. Mike Palanski. For over 17 years, I have helped leaders through coaching, teaching, and conducting peer-reviewed research.
I help Next Big Challenge leaders:
- Leaders who are asking “what’s next” as they look to expand their influence, move to a new job or career path, or take on a new role
- Leaders who are involved in a major change initiative
- Leaders who are asking “now what” as their efforts do not seem to be having much of an impact
- Leaders who are desiring to lead global and multi-cultural teams more effectively
My company, MPower2lead, is the primary point of contact for my services:
- My book, The Me1st Method: A Leader’s Guide to Finding, Facing, and Embracing Your Next Big Challenge
- My Me1st Academy coaching services:
- The Me1st Community, a coaching and training community for Next Big Challenge leaders
- The Me1st Cohort program, an intimate and intensive small group coaching program
- The Me1st by Design option, a custom-designed 1:1 coaching experience
- My consulting services:
- Cultural Intelligence (CQ) assessment and training
- 360 degree leadership development surveys
- Custom-designed with full implementation
- Custom-designed turnkey solutions
- Professional, impartial evaluation of third-party solutions (so you know what you are getting before you purchase)



“The coaching sessions I’ve received from Mike were invaluable to my growth as a business leader…”

“Mike’s coaching pushes past the superficial…”

“In a world sorely needing effective and empathetic leadership, Mike will help you and your team get there through coaching and example.”

“With Mike’s guidance, I was able to transform myself from a hardcore engineer into a business leader.”