2 Steps Forward Coaching

2 Steps Forward Coaching I help individuals, leaders, and organizations navigate the human side of transition. The result?

Through coaching, leadership development, and human-centered conversations, I support people through moments of uncertainty, reinvention, growth, and change! I am an ICF Certified Coach (PCC) who coaches at the intersection of life transitions and professional growth, helping individuals find balance as they navigate change with confidence, resilience, and clarity. Whether it’s stepping into a new

leadership role, managing career shifts, or embracing major life changes, I guide my clients to transform uncertainty into opportunity. Extraordinary outcomes—promotions, inner peace, and a greater sense of fulfillment in both work and life.

I’ve always believed that leadership is deeply human work.And yet, so much of what we build inside organizations focuses...
05/22/2026

I’ve always believed that leadership is deeply human work.

And yet, so much of what we build inside organizations focuses on process, structure, and outcomes— without fully addressing what people are actually experiencing & feeling.

Fear.
Uncertainty.
Pressure to perform.
The quiet question: “Am I actually ready for this?”

For a long time, I’ve supported individuals & organizations in navigating these moments with greater kindness & self-compassion.

My work is helping teams and leaders not just perform…
but actually feel supported as they grow as leaders.

Because when people feel supported, they show up differently so that everyone benefits!

BONUS: Share in the comments what bridge you are currently walking so that others can connect, identify and feel like they aren't the only one.

The Moments That Changed Me (And How They Show Up in My Work Today)There was a moment in my life where I had to choose b...
05/21/2026

The Moments That Changed Me (And How They Show Up in My Work Today)

There was a moment in my life where I had to choose between what made sense logically… and what my heart was saying.

I chose my heart and it scared the s**t out of me, yet it changed everything.

Leaving San Francisco for Dallas didn’t look logical on paper.

I was walking away from a life I loved—
friends, familiarity, a career that felt stable.

And stepping into something that felt… uncertain.

A new city.
A new chapter.
A relationship that asked me to trust something deeper than fear.

It forced me to confront questions I had been avoiding:

Can I trust myself?
Can I choose something without knowing how it will turn out?
Can I build a life that aligns with what I feel?

That move taught me something I carry into every coaching conversation!

How about you? share in the comments.

Something special is coming this November… and I’m genuinely excited to be a part of it, “Our Future is Kind: The Ultima...
04/30/2026

Something special is coming this November… and I’m genuinely excited to be a part of it, “Our Future is Kind: The Ultimate Guide to Making a Difference”.

I’ve joined a group of incredible, like-minded authors for a book focused on one simple, yet powerful idea:

What if we chose kindness—on purpose?
Not the surface-level kind.
The real kind.
The kind that starts with self-awareness… and ripples outward into how we lead, live, and connect.

This project is about creating a kinder future—not by chance, but by conscious choice.

And here’s the best part…
👉 If this message resonates with you and you feel called to be part of something meaningful, there may still be an opportunity to join the project.

Reach out to Michael G Neece to learn more or DM me.

Let’s build something that actually matters.

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A lot of us spend so much time trying to manage what we do on the surfaceour reactions, our habits, our stress, the way ...
03/31/2026

A lot of us spend so much time trying to manage what we do on the surface
our reactions, our habits, our stress, the way we communicate
without really understanding what is happening underneath.

But that understanding matters.

When you get clearer on your emotional patterns, things start to make more sense.
Why certain moments throw you off.
Why some relationships feel harder than they need to.
Why you keep going back to the same reactions, even when part of you wants something different.

This is not about fixing yourself.
It is about understanding yourself more honestly.

And often, that is where real change begins.
If you want a place to start, I created an Emotional Intelligence Insights Quiz that comes with a complimentary 30-minute debrief.
DM QUIZ and I’ll send it over.

When Leadership gets challenging, most leaders tend to get more directive, short and frustrated. More control. More urge...
03/24/2026

When Leadership gets challenging, most leaders tend to get more directive, short and frustrated.

More control. More urgency. Less patience. Not because they're bad people. Because pressure changes how we show up (energetically).

That's why I am sharing these reframes. They create a pause. Not to let things slide, but to stay clear and using kindness as a tool.

Save this for the moment you feel yourself getting reactive. And, if you're in a season of a change and high pressure right now, don't hesitate to reach out to me and connect (just DM me). I'm here for you.

I used to treat progress like it didn’t count unless it looked big.So I would finish something hard and immediately chas...
03/22/2026

I used to treat progress like it didn’t count unless it looked big.
So I would finish something hard and immediately chase the next thing.

Now I do this instead.
Breath in. Hand on chest. I did that.
Then I name the win because naming it is how you keep it.

Your turn. This week, I am proud that I ____.

I will celebrate you in the comments. 🎉

Confidence is not always about being louder. Sometimes, it is feeling steadier in how you show up.When your confidence g...
03/16/2026

Confidence is not always about being louder. Sometimes, it is feeling steadier in how you show up.

When your confidence grows, a few things start to change. You stop forcing what is not working, you communicate differently, and work feels lighter because you are not carrying everything the same way.

If you want support building that kind of steadiness, DM me LIFT.

Discipline gets a bad reputation. It sounds harsh. Like pressure. Like forcing yourself.But real discipline is quieter t...
03/10/2026

Discipline gets a bad reputation. It sounds harsh. Like pressure. Like forcing yourself.

But real discipline is quieter than that. It is love.
It is choosing the next right thing because you care about who you are becoming.
Not perfection. Not punishment. Just follow through.

If this hits today, choose one small act of love for your future self and do it before the day ends.

If you want support building steadier follow-through without burning out, my one offer is Lift Leaders 1:1 Coaching.
DM me LIFT, and I will send the details.

Most teams don’t struggle with focus because they’re lazy. They struggle because too much is unclear, too much is compet...
02/19/2026

Most teams don’t struggle with focus because they’re lazy. They struggle because too much is unclear, too much is competing, and nothing fully gets closed.

If you want a more focused team this year, start here:

Clarity: make the priorities obvious
Energy: protect people’s capacity to think
Direction: reduce guessing with clear decisions
Follow through: finish what you start before adding more

That’s the kind of structure that reduces burnout and makes work feel doable again.

What’s your biggest gap right now: clarity, energy, direction, or follow through?

Ever have a day where you’re busy the entire time, but still end it feeling stuck?I’ve learned that “busy” can look like...
02/13/2026

Ever have a day where you’re busy the entire time, but still end it feeling stuck?

I’ve learned that “busy” can look like progress, but sometimes it’s just motion. It gives us a sense of control while the real decision stays untouched.

Here’s a quick check-in I use when I notice I’m spinning in tasks:

Ask: “Is this moving me forward, or is it helping me feel better right now?”

If the answer is “feel better,” I pause and choose one honest next step:
One email. One conversation. One boundary. One decision.
Small, but real.

If you want a clearer read on your patterns under pressure, take the Emotional Intelligence Insights Quiz (link in the comments).

Where do you notice yourself choosing motion instead of alignment?

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