About Eric Michael & Associates

Eric Michael is an independent creative collaborator, special projects lead, and coach with a passion for high-stakes branding, business development, and reputation-defining initiatives.

Through his eponymous studio, Eric Michael & Associates, he partners with individuals and organizations navigating moments of growth, transition, or reinvention—offering strategic clarity, creative direction, and hands-on operational support. His work spans industries but is especially trusted by outdoor brands, fellow consultancies, cultural organizations, and mission-driven founders.

Known for his sharp eye, intuitive vision, and deep presence, Eric brings a grounded yet adaptive approach to every engagement—balancing structure with sensitivity, and creativity with context. He breathes intention, interactivity, and long-term value into every collaboration—strengthening connection, deepening meaning, and empowering sustainable momentum all the way through.

I’ve always been the kind of person who asks the deeper question.

The one about what’s underneath the surface, what’s not being said, or what’s truly possible when things feel stuck. Whether I’m collaborating with a client, designing a system, or mapping out a bold new idea, I’m most alive when helping people and teams move with more clarity, confidence, and connection.

I’ve worn a lot of hats over the years—creative director, strategist, coach, web designer, brand lead, facilitator—but I’ve never been interested in just doing the job. I want the work to matter. To feel intentional. And to make people feel more grounded in who they are and where they’re going.

Originally from the Philadelphia area, I’ve spent the last few years untethering—living, working, and wandering through places that pull me into presence. Ireland is one of those places. So is Italy, Denmark, Czechia, and Australia. My life and my work often overlap: I believe in moving through life with a grounded approach, prioritizing our most genuine connections, and living and working toward co-creative growth.

These days, I work from wherever I’m most needed—sometimes from a desk somewhere along the Wild Atlantic Way, sometimes from a mountaintop cafe. But always with the same intention: to show up fully, think creatively, and build something real.