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Philosophy

Cherry and Associates will help you achieve your best!Whether an individual or an organization, we want you to achieve your best. Cherry and Associates combines thorough assessment and analytical tools to understand your internal dynamics. From this strong base, we work to emphasize your strengths by developing leadership skills, teamwork, and increased performance and communication abilities.

Testimonials

“His attention to detail and tenacity in making sure the job gets done allows me to focus on business development and client satisfaction…he delivers as if every client we work with was his personal client. He’s willing to go the extra mile to make sure we deliver not only what we promise but more.

“Mike looks at every business project from an added value perspective. He consistently looks for better ways of meeting client expectations.”

— Betty Till, Executive Coach
LifeWork Solutions

“I looked forward to my weekly calls. After each session I felt energized, focused and inspired by the time spent with my coach. The knowledge gained from career coaching is invaluable. My newly acquired business skills spill over into personal relationships as well. These are not only business lessons, but life lessons.

“Mike Cherry is a truly gifted individual. He has the talent of getting me thinking about issues in a completely different way. I experienced a shift in thinking as a result of his coaching, exercises and reflections.”

— Elizabeth McGowin, Physician Consultant
EmCare Pacific West Region

“…I was able to solidify my goals and expand my business. Thanks to Mike Cherry’s coaching, I am now fulfilling my potential and cultivating my dreams, all in the name of service to others!”

— Janet Sylkatis
Classic Touch Therapeutic Massage

“We have worked with Mike in our consulting practice for over a decade and have always found him to be the consummate professional. He delivers what he promises and often exceeds. He is bright, caring, curious and a born learner so his skills and insights continue to grow. If you’re looking for an executive development coach or consultant, you will not have to look any further.”

— Michele Bolton, Partner
ExecutivEdge of Silicon Valley, LLC

Clients
  • Advanced Micro Devices
  • Applied Materials
  • Apple
  • BEA
  • Cisco Systems
  • Coherent Laser
  • Dell Computers
  • Dolby Labs
  • EmCare
  • The Gap
  • Hewlett Packard
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Network Appliance
  • Stanford Hospital
  • Silicon Image
  • Solucient
  • Sun Microsystems
  • Tivo
  • Wauconda Tool
  • Yahoo!

Profile

Michael Cherry of Cherry and AssociatesMichael Cherry is President of Cherry and Associates. He is an executive coach with experience assisting organizations and individuals in achieving strategic, business objectives through leadership development and performance management. He is versed in team development, strategic planning, Not-for-Profit management, merger and acquisitions and job transition coaching. He has know-how in training design and delivery, human resources management, group and individual facilitation, program and instructional design/development and change management. He has coached both domestic and international clients.

In addition to his coaching work, Mike teaches for the College of Business at Lewis University and serves as Academic Coordinator of Adult Business Programs. He teaches Business Communication, Marketing, Management and Organizational Development to both undergraduate and graduate students. As Academic Coordinator he is responsible for the overall character, content and quality of the University’s Accelerated Business Programs.

Key Career Accomplishments

Education