Barry Michels
Barry Michels is an internationally recognised psychotherapist, transformational coach, and wilderness guide. He has featured on the TODAY show, The Dr. Oz Show, People Magazine, and Vogue, and is the author of three best-selling books, including the groundbreaking work The Tools: Transform Your Problems Into Courage, Confidence, and Creativity.
Barry Michels was born in the Bronx, New York, and studied at the University of Buffalo. He then went on to pursue clinical psychotherapy and graduated from the University of California, Berkley, where he earned a PhD in psychology. He is now recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in transformational coaching. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages, and they have garnered worldwide popularity and recognition.
The Tools is Barry Michels’s most celebrated work, and it’s renowned for providing readers with actionable tips to help them overcome the obstacles that prevent them from achieving their potential. Drawing on the ancient wisdom of Stoic philosophy, The Tools provides straightforward advice on how to handle everyday problems, such as interpersonal relationships, anxiety, and grief. Michels provides readers with strategies for identifying, understanding, and defusing the automatic responses that can prevent them from taking control of their lives, as well as insight into the psychological and spiritual aspects of living a healthier, more fulfilling life.
In addition to The Tools, Barry Michels is the author of two other books: Spiritual Liberation: Fulfilling Your Soul’s Potential and Making Your Mind Matter. In Spiritual Liberation, Michels paints an arresting portrait of our search for spiritual liberation, exploring the principles and practices that can help us find our true place in the universe. In Making Your Mind Matter, Michels teaches readers how to engage in mindful questioning, identify their thoughts and beliefs, and make conscious choices that will allow them to achieve greater balance and purpose in their lives.
Barry Michels also leads a transformative wilderness-based retreats, which enables participants to develop the courage and insight to conquer life’s obstacles.
He is a sought-after consultant and speaker, conducting workshops and retreats in countries across the globe. He has made appearances on national podcasts, including the Tim Ferriss Show, where he offers his insights into how we can better handle our thoughts and responses.
Barry Michels guidance and professional experience has enabled hundreds of thousands of individuals to live more fulfilling lives, take better control of their reactions, and overcome life’s obstacles. His books and workshops are a powerful toolkit for anyone looking to create a happier and more meaningful life.
