Our Purpose
To help leaders be more inclusive and fully embrace their role in ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging (DEIAB) conversations.
What differentiates Mike from other DEIAB offerings is his commitment to inspiring fellow white men become active members of these conversations, guiding their evolution from allies to all-in leaders of themselves and organizations today and the future.
About Mike (he/him)
Mike Lynch is the founder and principal of MJL Consulting Group. Mike has over 30 years of experience in corporate and nonprofit sectors, holding numerous roles in HR leadership, including at the Executive level. Prior to starting MJL Consulting Group, he spent 25 years at Capital One Financial Corp., where he held a variety of leadership roles including Vice President of HR Business Partnering and Head of International HR, based out of the U.K., where he also served as Chief Diversity Officer. According to Mike's colleagues, his experience in coaching, consulting, and leadership fueled growth, transformation, and success for the organization and its executives.
Mike has been described as a "client whisperer," able to push leaders to see things differently, shift perspectives, and embrace the inevitability of change. The result? The self-awareness, clarity, and empowerment necessary to be an inclusive leader.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
James Madison University
Master of Education in curriculum and Instruction
University of Virginia
Master of Human resources development
George Washington University
certificate in Leadership coachiing
Georgetown University
This eight-month course prepares leaders to be change agents in organizations by studying and practicing coaching in a leadership context.
CERTIFICATE IN DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Cornell University
This certification provides a deep foundation to identify, develop, and support initiatives for diversity and inclusion in order to improve the culture and success of organizations and their leaders.
Certificate in facilitation
Georgetown University
A cohort-based program that prepares its students to design and facilitate effective meetings and workshops.
SHRM senior certified Professional
Society for Human Resource Management
Membership for individuals whose work includes driving culture, creating talent strategy, and overseeing the execution of integrated HR operations.
Featured Offering
ALLY to All-in
The hallmark of MJL Consulting Group is their multi-faceted program, Ally to All-In. Designed by Mike Lynch to fully engage participants in growing their personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.
The individually curated curriculum includes a leadership event/workshop, team coaching, and individual coaching. Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to leverage the lessons and practices of inclusivity necessary to develop an action plan and accountability measures to ensure success and sustainability.
Offerings
Speaking
Keynote speeches, panels, and workshops that lead to connection, insight, and actionable take-aways.
COaching
Individual and group coaching builds awareness, reflection, and accountability leading to both personal and professional transformation.
Facilitating
Expertise in facilitating meaningful conversations to help acquire, retain, and apply knowledge and skills.
consulting
Experience and background enable strategic and practical advice and guidance in multiple disciplines including leadership, talent strategy, DEIAB, and program development.
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