My Story

Thank you for visiting my site! I’m Michael and my story has been about timing, a bit of luck, and keeping an open-mind to opportunities.

Over 16 years ago, a Human Resources Manager who hired me for an opportunity in sales and operations created a position for me within HR. 4 years later, a chance meeting with a Meditation Instructor at a cafe started my meditation training. The latest foray into consulting work as a Career and Meditation Coach started 7 years ago as mutual connections and strangers started reaching out via word of mouth and LinkedIn seeking consultative services leading to the creation of Ziji Solution.

During my over 22 years of work experience, I’ve worked in various organizations ranging from a startup, non-profit, government, medium-sized companies to Fortune 100 organizations.

I’ve also received numerous trainings and taught meditation instruction for over 13 years having led meditation retreats and implemented meditation classes in both public and private organizations.

Today, I’m the Founder of Ziji Solution which provides both career and meditation coaching for clients.

My Approach

In a competitive job market and work environment, it’s becoming more difficult to stand out from the crowd. What’s more, stress is at an all time high leading to easier burnout and less productivity.

Ziji is an ancient word which means “brilliance” and “primordial confidence”. My philosophy is derived from over 22 years of experience in the corporate and government sectors with more than 16 years working in all functions within Human Resources/People Operations and over 13 years of meditation training including leading numerous meditation retreats and teaching meditation instruction at various organizations in both government and private sectors.

It’s a combination of these experiences of working as a HR/People Operations professional and Meditation Coach that I’m able to bring confident solutions for your career and/or meditation consulting needs.

My approach is that of transparency of determining whether I’m the best person for your needs and whether you’re the type of client I can partner with on coaching.

Additionally, an initial meeting would help us determine your area of need. My focus is leveraging who you are as a person and passions to align your area of work. It could include a job transition within the same line of work, a complete change in career, or even seeking a temporary job that creates a bridge to your long-term career. It’s about meeting you where you are at this time.

I look forward to meeting you in person or via video to customize a solution for your needs!