The Background and Philosophy of Diamond Prism Coaching

Diamond Prism Coaching is all about nurturing and developing the unique, special, and magnificent qualities that each individual possesses in order to allow him/her to shine in multiple facets of life. At Diamond Prism Coaching, no two people are completely identical and by cultivating and reinforcing one's distinctive strengths, values, and talents, a person's true potential can be actualized in the real world.

The name, Diamond Prism Coaching implies the following:

The "diamond" represents the fact that every human being innately possesses a special sparkle and shine. Are you skeptical that this is true? Well, think back to every time that you took a look at the preciousness of an infant or a young child. The look of pure innocence coming from the eyes of that child is something that is valuable and precious beyond measure. You have this preciousness at all times and never lost it. One aspiration underlying Diamond Prism Coaching is to catalyze a return to that sense of wonder, curiosity and innocence that you innately have; nothing less than the most sparkling diamond! A second motivation underlying the "diamond" is that each person has an unlimited number of distinct facets that can sparkle at any moment. When a diamond is placed in the light, one might see a sparkle of bright red, and then one second later, a sparkle of yellow, etc. Each of these facets represents the different aspects of the person you are and also different components of your life (health, career, relationships, etc.). However, no matter what facets exist, you are still the entire diamond, filled with radiance and preciousness! While the coaching that will be done may focus on each of these sectors or personalities, in the end, it is about YOU as a whole individual that I am truly passionate about.

The coaching process can serve as the "prism" that separates and focuses the light that each person inherently has, so that the individual's "true colors" radiate outward. Each person has a unique way of viewing the world. For example, one person may view life in a highly analytical and/or methodological way, while another may see the world as an adventure filled with many risks, while a third person may value nurturing and caring for others (and so on). Each of these three people are (in their own distinctive way) contributing to the world and are entitled to have his/her talents, passions and gifts cultivated so that each person can shine like a diamond. As a "prism", I will focus the light so that each individual’s unique colors naturally radiate.

"I understand that every person has a one-of-a-kind set of passions, values, interests, and talents that serve as an individual and personal "true color." I believe that these qualities absolutely need to be recognized for the gifts that they are."

I, Mike Silberstein, Ph.D., am a life coach who for the past decade has been passionate about understanding the distinct qualities that make each of us unique and special in our own way. I understand that every person has a one-of-a-kind set of passions, values, interests, and talents that serve as an individual and personal "true color." I believe that these qualities absolutely need to be recognized for the gifts that they are, and concurrently, they need to be cultivated so that each person can make an undeniably positive impact in every sector of life. To support this, I have a complete understanding of some of the most common tools that are currently used to explore our distinctive personalities, including the Enneagram and the Myers-Briggs based typology, two highly popular typologies that are used to determine the personality type of individuals. While I feel that both of these methods are highly useful, it should also be understood that each individual has his/her own strengths beyond the parameters of any given "type." In other words, my passion is NOT to simply conclude that a person is of a given personality type, but rather to take it to the next level and to explore the truest and most unique "colors" that distinguishes one person’s greatness from that of another person. Only then can each person take those gifts and cultivate them successfully in the world. My aspiration and greatest happiness is to see each person shine like a diamond and make the world a better place as a direct result of this experience.

"One aspiration underlying Diamond Prism Coaching is to catalyze a return to that sense of wonder, curiosity and innocence that you innately have; nothing less than the most sparkling diamond!"

I have received my doctoral training as a biological/biochemical scientist and I currently continue in this profession on a daily basis and thoroughly enjoy the day-to-day research that I perform. This scientific background, as a result, has further developed my analytical skills and innate curiosity for both scientific and biological phenomena as well as my own self-discovery. One of my motivations toward pursuing life coaching is that while my mind was certainly being stimulated, I felt that my ability to impact others in a heartfelt way was not being fully cultivated. While I know that my advances in biochemistry and biophysics can broadly impact many disciplines in science including drug discovery, I still feel that my capacity to touch another individual's life in a truly personal and authentic way is such a special gift that it deserved commensurate attention in my life. As a person who has consistently reached out to others throughout my life in a manner that is considerate and respectful to the uniqueness of each individual, I feel that coaching really jibes with my deep values and passions. So here I am, ready to positively impact the world, one human being at a time!

"My aspiration and greatest happiness is to see each person shine like a diamond and make the world a better place as a direct result."

"More than anything else, my desire to bring out smiles of joy and contentment in my clients is what literally drives me to take my coaching to the highest level. Beyond this, the sky is absolutely the limit!"

As a Personal Life and Wellness Coach, my passion is all about the welfare of each and every person who I coach. I am a strong believer in giving each person suitable attention, compassion, kindness, and nurturance in a manner that is open, flexible, and dynamic. I also believe that a genuine rapport and bond between two people is critical in this process. As your Coach, I am 110% invested in making you feel completely "at home" throughout your coaching experience, since this is a fundamental value of mine. More than anything else, my desire to bring out smiles of joy and contentment in my clients is what literally drives me to take my coaching to the highest level. Beyond this, the sky is absolutely the limit, and as a result, it would be nothing short of an honor and pleasure to serve as your Coach!

"You have this preciousness at all times and never lost it."