Michael Leytem

Michael Leytem has been a leadership coach and talent management consultant since 2011. He has worked with thousands of organizational leaders to customize talent strategies and leadership solutions that drive personal and organizational growth. As a published academic, with an M.A. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Michael has studied the mental processes and social pressures that influence effective leadership. His life-long passion for leadership, psychology, and mindfulness transcends throughout his work and interactions with others.

Inspired by a passion for personal development and the outdoors, Michael created the C.A.T.C.H. & Release® Model of Leadership to help leaders hook into leadership in a brand new way. Published in 2020, Michael's first book Catching Leadership, guides readers on a developmental journey using fishing metaphors to discover the psychological and leadership perspectives required to lead effectively in the digital age.

In 2024, Michael published Keep Your Head In The Wind - 8 Timeless Lessons For Mindful Leaders. In this book he provides ancient wisdom, thought-provoking practices, and brief lessons to help readers cultivate inner peace, holistic perspectives, and a deeper sense of purpose. Harnessing the power of nature and the philosophies that build resilience, Keep Your Head In The Wind is a special resource for those seeking to become more mindful.