Michael MacKniak

About Michael MacKniak

Are you just waiting for the next crisis? The next knock on the door? The next call from the police or the hospital? I can help. My clients are super successful families who have been turned upside down because of the Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity that is Mental Illness. They are experiencing Chaos because their son or daughter has a mental illness that is “out of control.” It impacts every aspect of their lives including the work they do. They are Lawyers, accountants, advisors, bankers, IT professionals, health care providers, just to name a few. BUT, they’re- Feeling shut out by the mental health world- Either in crisis or waiting for one to happen- Exhausted with the weight of the world - Taking the brunt of every burden- Feeling lost, alone, and like they aren’t being given any answers- Struggling to keep themselves and their family together- Under intense strain- Carrying guilt and shame - Completely falling apart professionally They Need- Real actions to get time and sanity back- Stability to regain their footing professionally - Fun and joy again- To feel empowered in making mental health wellness choices for their family- Peace of mind - The courage to advocate for themselves and their loved one- They need to break the cycle of chaos Mental Illness has brought upon their family. If this is you, message me, or email me at m•••@michaelmackniak.com We\'ll set aside some time to connect. For twenty five years I have worked for the collaborative development of efficient, effective methods for delivering needed resources to individuals, their families and communities. I have published articles across the country and collaborated internationally with industry leaders to create a better and more efficient way of treating our most vulnerable populations. My Programs have received prestigious awards from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Decision Health, the National College of Probate Judges and the Eli Lilly Company to name a few. You can leverage my expertise, experience, and program to strengthen your family, your employees or your team members and remind them of what made and continues to make them great. Specialties: Executive Coach; Executive Coaching; Lifestyle Design; Career Coach; Career Coaching; Resilience; Resiliency Expert; Book Yourself Solid; Productivity; Peak Performance; Wellness, Wellbeing; Motivational Speaking; Virtual Speaker-

Experience

1. Helping Parents of Kids with Mental Health Issues Sleep Better at Night

   Guardian Ad Litem Services

   Jan 2002 — Present · Naugatuck, CT, US

   Do you feel shut out by the mental health system and your loved one struggling with mental illness? Do you live your life in tiny, worrisome, increments because of a loved one with mental health or addiction issues?Do you want to regain a sense of control and calm over your life in spite of living with a loved one with mental illness or addiction issues?Do you want a guide to help you make the right choices that will give you a sense of control and stability in your family again?THEN you need to work with me!I help parents feeling frustrated and worried about their kids’ Mental Health and/or addiction issues,Sleep better at night.Mental Illnesses create a family dynamic that is best described as VUCA. You are Living in a VUCA world!(Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous)How often do you get to feeling inept or that you are a “big let down” as a Parent? There is guilt there. There is a sense of failure.Do you waken every day into a Nightmare? You are climbing a hill of sand that keeps slipping under you.Are you scared and frustrated? The day is chaotic – constantly putting out fires and worrying where the next one will crop up.Do you long for a feeling that you are doing your best – doing all you can for your loved one? Just reach out to me Here or at m••••••••@gmail.com

Education

• Ithaca College

  BS, English/writing

  1987 — 1991

• Quinnipiac University School of Law

  Juris Doctor, Law

  1991 — 1994

• Bay Path University

  Masters, NonProfit Management

  2008 — 2010