About Us
Founder
Michael Scarano M.D.
Michael’s healthcare career began in the early 1990s, where he served as a Physical Therapy Assistant, Chiropractor, and Medical Doctor, providing compassionate care to thousands. In 2017, he transitioned to a new role blending clinical expertise with life experience as a mindset coach, motivational speaker, and executive coach.
Michael founded a nonprofit to foster positive school culture through a social-emotional learning framework he developed and has coached youth sports for nearly 30 years, instilling core values like discipline and resilience.
Today, his mission is to help individuals live emotionally balanced, purpose-driven lives. He developed the concept of "toxic perseverance," challenging society’s glorification of relentless striving at the expense of well-being. Michael is working towards a TEDx talk to share his transformative insights, and has worked with companies ranging from Fortune 500 to construction and automotive industries, as well as private executives.
Advisory Board
Les Postnikoff
Les has been a leader in mindset coaching for nearly 30 years, helping leaders and teams adopt new mental models to achieve greater business success and personal fulfillment. With a background in systems theory and higher-order thinking, Les has led international technology companies, owned a golf course, run ultramarathons, and managed Parkinson's disease by living intentionally. His diverse experience includes working with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and executives worldwide, inspiring others to thrive in both business and life.
John Scarano
John Scarano brings over 30 years of experience in the corporate telecommunications industry, having co-founded multiple companies that generated billions for venture capitalists. He founded Wyyred Group, co-founded Zayo Group, and held executive roles at euNetworks Group, ICG Communications, Level 3, and MFS Communications. John began his career at AT&T and Bell Laboratories, contributing to the success of several influential telecom companies.
In addition to his corporate work, John serves on several boards and is an adjunct professor in the Interdisciplinary Telecom Program at the University of Colorado. He has also served as councilman and deputy supervisor for the Town of Wallkill, NY.
Josh Sussal M.D.
Dr. Josh Sussal is a psychiatrist and owner of Lifespan Behavioral Health Services in Maryland, providing comprehensive mental health services, including forensic evaluations and innovative treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Nasal Ketamine. With over 20 years in medicine, he serves children, adolescents, and adults while also teaching at the University of Maryland. He lives with his wife and three successful children.
Kelly Resendez
Kelly is a business strategist and transformation expert who empowers professionals to unlock their full potential. As a Strategic Advisor at GoodLeap and co-owner of GoBundance, she helps organizations and individuals drive growth through transformative mindset strategies. A bestselling author and thought leader, Kelly combines consulting expertise with personal development to help professionals break through barriers and create purposeful, abundant lives.
Howard Mills III
Howard Mills is a Partner at Pavement Management Group, an Independent Corporate Director, and a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company. A retired Managing Director at Deloitte, Howard led the firm’s Global Insurance Regulatory practice and served as Superintendent of the New York State Insurance Department from 2005 to 2006. He was elected to three terms in the New York State Assembly, where he served as Deputy Minority Leader, and also held public office as Supervisor and Councilman for the Town of Wallkill, NY.
Now, Howard leverages his corporate and public sector experience in governance and strategy, advising companies on risk management and regulatory compliance.