Hi, I’m Michael Rowell—husband, dad, and leadership coach.
For over 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of leading teams in the trenches—whether in nonprofits, community groups or organisations navigating growth, conflict, and change.
But I didn’t always lead well.
Early in my leadership journey, I thought influence came from titles, pressure, or just trying harder.
I quickly realized that none of that creates trust—or transformation.
I wrote Leadership Upgrade for leaders like me:
People who were handed responsibility, but not the roadmap.
Who want to do it right… but feel like they’re doing it alone.
This book captures everything I’ve learned—and lived—about becoming a leader people want to follow.
It’s not theory. It’s tested. And it’s built to serve you.
Because I believe you don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be willing to upgrade.