
We believe in our vision and mission statements:
Vision Statement
That successful businesses will unite and usher in higher levels of prosperity, purpose, and freedom for all.
Mission Statement
To turn people problems into business success.
We believe in the statement that, "Together, we can make a difference.”
Michael Barati
Founder/CEO Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.
Michael is a consummate business owner and consultant with a flair for communications and coaching. He is the real deal. Michael started his career after university in the consulting arena and is still going strong after 40 years. He would say, even stronger.
Michael loves to help people and businesses be successful.
What Michael Brings to the Table
Michael has earned the following degrees, certifications and licenses:
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics and Psychology
CFP – Certified Financial Planner
CLU – Charted Life Underwriter
Securities Licenses 7,24, and 65
Life Insurance License
Michael has founded three companies in the Wealth Management, Business Consulting, and Coaching/Training industries.
Michele Barati Merkle
Vice President Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.
Founder of Highview Counseling
Michele is a natural at counseling. She quickly connects at a deep level with her clients which promotes highly effective sessions and positive change. Michele also possesses incredible business acumen. She is Michael's daughter and a willing recipient of his business knowledge. This, along with her own business experience, undergirds her business consulting skills.
What Michele Brings to the Table
Michele personifies success in overcoming barriers. She founded her own counseling business, obtained her MA, homeschooled her son, and overcame personal relationship sieges - all while suffering a severe level of Multiple Sclerosis. Michele is an overcomer. She inspires all who know her and can help you overcome your own barriers.
She has earned the following degrees, certifications and licenses:
Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling
Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
Licensed Pastoral Counselor
Certified Temperament Counselor
Michele hopes to complete her PHD in Clinical Counseling, specializing in business-based PTSD. She looks forward to using her expertise to serve you.
Your Genesis Business Advisory Team
When you engage any service of Genesis, you receive the collective wisdom of our advisory team. Our customized solutions to your people problems are a composite of our full committees’ input. This provides a diverse perspective such as male/female, multiple generations, and different business types that have operated in different geographic areas. Each member of the committee has founded and successfully operated their own business.
We challenge each other’s ideas on how to best serve you. This results in quality control and presenting the best solutions for our clients.

Michael Barati

Michele Barati Toumanian

Diana Simpson
Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.

Louee Barati
Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.
