I first met Mike in 2002 when I was considering embarking on a professional doctorate. Immediately, I was struck by the quality of his presence, his passion for learning and and his deep desire to create a strong coaching profession. It was those first conversations that gave me the courage to believe I could this, I could begin my doctoral journey. As his student, I found the depth of his knowledge and experience truly remarkable, nothing phased him and our many conversations opened up a way of seeing that I had been blind to up until then. I feel blessed and grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from Mike and his teaching continues to inspire me, and my work, to this day. May his legacy live on in all of us. My sincere condolences to Mike's family, his friends and colleagues. Eunice