About Us

At Living My Purpose, we're passionate about helping individuals and organizations achieve their full potential. Our founder and lead coach brings extensive experience and expertise in coaching and personal development, with over 20 years of experience working with clients across a wide range of industries.
Michael J. Adams - Founder of Living My Purpose
Background
Michael J. Adams is the founder of Living My Purpose and the developer of the Compass Career Coaching System. With over 20 years of experience, he has provided career and personal development coaching to hundreds of clients.Personal Life
Michael and his wife Theresa have four children and nine grandchildren, and reside in Southern California. In his free time, he enjoys classic car restoration, camping and travel.Experience and Expertise
Living My Purpose is passionate about helping individuals and organizations achieve their full potential. The team brings extensive experience and expertise in coaching and personal development, as well as a wealth of business experience working with a wide range of organizations.History and Development
Living My Purpose was founded over 25 years ago with a mission to help individuals discover their true purpose and achieve greater personal fulfillment. Today, the company is a leading provider of coaching and assessment services worldwide. The coaching and assessment tools are based on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and human development, and the company is constantly updating and refining their offerings to stay ahead of the curve.Formula for Victory
Mike Adams, the founder, has founded 12 companies over the last 33 years, including retail, distribution systems, services and e-commerce. He created a formula for victory that is applicable for every individual and every organization, providing procedures and methods to aid organizations in capturing the right people, in the right place, doing the right things, the right way, for the right reasons.Career Highlights
Mike Adams' experience includes founding fifteen companies over thirty-five years, an acquisition, a merger, the sale of four companies, and a two hundred percent growth rate over three years. Some of his career highlights include:- Founder and CEO of SSI - Software pioneer in the Barcode AutoID industry
- Founder and CEO of Wintercamp Technologies - Inventor of the DCMS programming language for wireless RF terminals
- Founder and CEO of BCS Engineering - Designed developed and implemented WMS (warehouse management system) and wireless PDA based remote order applications for the dotcom industry
- Consultant and Business Coach of MA Consulting and Emerald Business Services - Creator of the “V3 Strengths Leadership Coaching System” which utilizes industry-standard psychometric testing to guide business executives in the development of leadership talents, skills, and industry proficiencies
- Founder of High Octane Living - Provides seminars, coaching, and training in parenting, marriage, and personal development, featuring components of the Strengths Leadership Coaching System