By Dendy Media

Today we’d like to introduce you to Michael Daskalakis.

It’s an honor to speak with you today. Why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. How did you get to where you are today?

It started with a YouTube video that reached 50,000 views, then Instagram followers came. I am now an Influencer doing Personal Development Coaching. Today, I receive hundreds of direct messages on Instagram asking me how to reach states of High Performance and how to get started as an entrepreneur. I have turned the demand shown in those direct messages into monthly live coaching and 1-on-1 coaching. You should ask my students what they get out of it!

I’m sure your success has not come easily. What challenges have you had to overcome along the way?

I have had a few turning points in my life, and many major struggles. One was in 2008 when I was lacking a purpose and ambition in my life. Somehow I found Eckhart Tolle’s book, The Power of Now, and my life turned around. Suddenly, I had a flash of insight and a burning desire emerged from within to live authentically. My next eureka moment occurred in 2019 after a few low points in my life in 2018– I was on vacation in Paris and felt this calling to become a Personal Development Coach. Through it all I have come to realize that anything is possible with a vision and a tested plan.

Let’s talk about the work you do. What do you specialize in and why should someone work with you over the competition?

I am a personal development coach and I also teach some personal finance which I learned while working on Wall Street in my early 20’s. I have been a student of personal growth for as long as I can remember, and this is my calling. My unique approach brings out authenticity and accountable ambition in my students, and that is pretty tough to get elsewhere.

What’s your best piece of advice for readers who desire to find success in their life?

Find a mentor or coach. Whether that be a book or a person. All the breakthroughs I’ve had were new information coming into my life; nothing happens unless something new enters your life. Next, find someone to hold you accountable and touch base with them weekly. And of course write down your vision for the future in the present tense and reverse engineer the daily actions it will take you to get there.

Speaking of success, what does the word mean to you?

Joy and living in the present moment. The toys that success buys are fun for brief moments but then you have to go deeper. As an achiever personality, I cannot rest until the project is done, so success for me is that moment after I have exerted effort and am reaping the results. After the initial turbulence and your on cruise control! I believe in doing what you can then allowing the rest to take place.

What’s next for you?

In 2021, I am launching Live Monthly Coaching on Zoom for my audience. I will be announcing it late December to my audience!
Beyond that project, I seek to provide more value to my followers and subscribers through content, coaching and courses.

Finally, how can people connect with you if they want to learn more.

I am most responsive on Instagram: @michaeldaskalakis_
You can also check out my website at MichaelDaskalakis.com for more information.