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January 7, 2026 58 mins

E. Michael Houlihan is an author and life-focused coach.  In this episode, he shares how a childhood injury forever taught him resilience, acknowledging all that was right, loading the problems on the front-end, making life accessible,  the never-ending work of transformation, and the worth in writing a book.

About E. Michael Houlihan
E. Michael Houlihan is President of Houlihan Development Company, where he provides leadership coaching for business owners and leaders.  He is the author of the memoir "It's All About the Boots," which recounts his transformative journey from growing up on a tree farm with cowboy dreams, to building a successful career and family, to facing a devastating diagnosis of a rare genetic neurological disease that ultimately changed the course of his life. Through this journey, he discovered that true transformation comes from embracing rather than fighting life's unexpected turns.

Houlihan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois and spent his career in the landscape design and construction industries.  He is a passionate advocate for his St. Louis community, and his personal experience with disability has fueled his advocacy work. 

Reach out to Michael:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/e-michael-houlihan/

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linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619b

Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
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