ABOUT US

We love business, business people and the complexity and creativity of business. We love the free enterprise system.

We are experts in our work, experienced in the marketplace, & energized to serve you.

small lettered blocks spelling out mission and vision

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

Excellence in training and communicating complex ideas and solutions to other leaders (skill)

Founded 3 companies (knows leadership from the ground up)

Experienced business success and sieges with dignity (is a solid person)

Has provided consulting to over 500 businesses throughout his career (vast market place experience)

Is a family man, married 48 years and works with both of his adult children (values relationships)

Is intelligent with moments of wisdom (understands people)

Is a Revolutionary Leader

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

Expertise in setting people free from barriers to success, including business-based PTSD, anger, and depression

Mediation for conflict resolution

Knowledge on how to use counseling methodology to motivate yourself and others

Techniques to discover and apply your natural design to your work and all of life

How to do life in your Modified Natural Design Zone

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, CEO Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.

Michael Barati

CEO, Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.
Founder of multiple companies, including Genesis
Michele Barati Toumanian, VP of Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.

Michele Barati Toumanian

Vice President, Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.
Founder of Highview Counseling
Diana Simpson, VP in charge of Marketing Services, Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.

Diana Simpson

Marketing Vice President,
Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.
Founder of Sunset Cycle, Inc.
Louee Barati, Manager of Customer Relationships, Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.

Louee Barati

Manager of Customer Relationships,
Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.
Founder of Creative Gatherings
Kathi Gerritsen, Consultant, Image Management & Communications, Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.

Kathi Gerritsen

Consultant, Image Management & Communications, Genesis Coaching Group, Inc.
Founder of Gerritsen Creative