Lessons from The Business Monk

A career doesn’t always move in a straight line and sometimes the most powerful paths come from unexpected turns.

In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle sits down with Mike Ferrell, known as The Monk Guy, who shares how his journey from the PGA Tour to the seminary, and ultimately to decades of business coaching, shaped a leadership philosophy grounded in clarity, service, and staying power.

Mike explains why real success isn’t built on tactics alone. Drawing from the Rule of Benedict, he breaks down how stability, community, and listening deeply create stronger businesses and more resilient leaders. His perspective challenges hustle-first thinking and replaces it with an approach that values relationships, purpose, and long-term impact.

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Michelle Coyle is a business expert, investor, and transformational trainer with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. She believes you don’t have to choose between success and well-being because you can have both. With a mix of honesty, humor, and heart, Michelle guides leaders to step into who they really are and grow from that place. She’s the founder of BGSD Strategies and the Political Business Institute, where she supports people who want to make a real difference without losing themselves in the process. Michelle holds an MBA from Dartmouth and is trained in tools like NLP, Hypnosis, and Emotional Release to help others break free from what’s holding them back and create the life they know they’re meant for.

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Mike Ferrell, known as The Monk Guy, is an award-winning author, speaker, and strategic business coach who helps entrepreneurs and leaders build organizations that thrive with purpose, clarity, and integrity. A Benedictine Oblate, Mike draws deeply from The Rule of Benedict, translating the monastic principles of intention, stability, community, excellence, and profound hospitality into practical tools that help leaders create cohesive teams, exceptional customer experiences, and long-term strategic success. Mike is the author of Ultimate Breakthrough Planning, The Sweet Spot, and Sell Like a Monk, and his forthcoming book More Thriving, Less Grumbling continues this integration of virtue-driven leadership and strategic focus. Through his coaching, speaking, and writing, Mike empowers leaders to grow their businesses without sacrificing what matters most—character, community, and meaningful impact.

Connect with Mike Ferrell:

Website: http://themonkguy.com

https://principledflourishing.com/ 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themonkguy/      

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikeferrell_monkguy/