Michael Crivello is an executive coach and transformational leader who helps executives and teams unlock their fullest leadership potential.  A Colonel in the U.S. Army, pilot turned healthcare administrator, he is a seasoned professional who brings over 22 years of experience leading organizations through change. 

A proven leader, Mike is a combat veteran and Black Hawk instructor pilot having flown MEDEVAC in Iraq, Central America, Europe, and stateside.  Mike’s leadership abilities and expertise led to his selection by the Army to train/coach/mentor commanders and their units deploying in support of global operations.  He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Tripler Army Medical Center managing a $606M budget and nearly 4,000 personnel serving patients and beneficiaries throughout the Pacific. 

Mike understands split-second, high stakes decision making. He has directed multi-million dollar operations, led workforce transformations that saved millions in costs, and spearheaded initiatives that fundamentally changed how organizations deliver results. His expertise spans strategic planning, change management, talent optimization, and building high-performing leaders and teams that thrive under pressure. 

His proven track record includes transforming underperforming organizations into award-winning teams, implementing large-scale change initiatives and leader development that improved performance by 20%+, and developing leaders who have gone on to assume greater responsibilities and impact. 

Mike’s leadership philosophy starts with care.  He cares about people and their success.  Mike emphasizes growth across four domains (CARE): Career/finance, Attuned to self, Relationships, Energy/health. He coaches leaders to flourish, becoming the best version of themselves so their team can be the best they can be to accomplish any mission or task. 

Mike’s coaching clients, ranging from c-suite executives to emerging leaders across government, public, and private sectors describe him as both a challenger and champion.  He brings a rare combination of strategic acumen and tactical execution, helping leaders think differently about their challenges, develop options, and act.

Mike is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and holds both an MBA and MHA from Baylor University.  Certified in executive coaching by the Center for Executive Coaching (CEC) and a certified John Maxwell Team speaker, coach, and trainer, Mike brings a practical, human-centered coaching style grounded in real-world leadership.