Role and Company
President , Michael T Cottell Consulting
Expertise
42 years experience in general business
Location
Glen Head , NY
About Mike
After an extraordinary career with two premium corporations, I have created my own consulting company to bring my leadership and management skills to both individuals and organizations seeking to achieve their ultimate potential. There are 3 areas of expertise that I can provide guidance on with a proven style that focuses on keeping it simple and getting results.
1) Talent Development: whether it is working with an individual or an organization, an assessment of current skill sets then developing strategies and action plans to significantly elevate capabilities and performance. Basic skills like resume and cover letter preparation, assessing transferable skills, conducting a job search, prepping for the interview to advanced skills like persuasive and public speaking and writing business plans are my expertise. My program is called " Achieving Your Ultimate Career Potential" and covers many other skills.
2) Supply Chain Model: for the apparel industry, an assessment of your current design, development, merchandising, procurement and inventory management model with recommendations on how to evolve for maximum margin . For an individual considering fashion or retail as a career , I can provide in depth knowledge on a variety of issues to help you in any way possible.
3) Leading Execution: For any organization, a review of your current strategies to ensure that there is a focus, with proper goals, business plans and metrics to measure . For an individual, I can help you set personal goals or assist you developing goals for your new business career .
I am a proud American and have a strong desire to give back to those who have served our nation by volunteering any knowledge and advice that I can share to assist any past or present member of our armed forces. I would be honored to serve those who have so proudly served our nation. Thank You--Mike
Articles by Mike
7 years ago
Becoming an Influential and Persuasive Speaker: Part 1
A skill that will allow you to distinguish yourself and significantly improve your chances for achieving both your personal and...
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7 years ago
Becoming an Influential and Persuasive Speaker: Part 2
To be used in combination with “Becoming an Influential and Persuasive Speaker: Part 1”, this article will offer thoughts to consider...
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7 years ago
How To Negotiate For Anything
The ability to be seen as a skilled negotiator will benefit you, both personally and professionally, by allowing you to...
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7 years ago
How To Receive An Outstanding Annual Performance Review
Everyone has the opportunity to receive an outstanding annual performance review, but it requires a strategic approach that is carefully...
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7 years ago
Navigating The First 90 Days In Your New Job
Congratulations! You have successfully completed the application and interview process and are ready to start a new job. The first...
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7 years ago
Essential Career Success Strategies
Achieving your career goals in today’s highly competitive, global and constantly changing environment requires a clear understanding of what...
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7 years ago
Advanced Career Success Strategies
As your career progresses and you prepare yourself for bigger responsibilities and the rewards that go with it, you must...
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6 years ago
Distinguish Yourself By Leading A Great Meeting
The ability to organize and lead an effective meeting is an essential skill in order to be seen as an...
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6 years ago
Leading Your Team Through Making Group Decisions
High performing teams that consistently meet or exceed their goals require a diverse group of talented individuals that have a...
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Mike 's Recent Answers
7 years ago
Any suggestions on career change for a youthful middle-aged candidate?
Hi Mark, your best chance of success is to face the storm of the job market with an unemotional view...
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7 years ago
So how soon is too soon?
Hi Mike, congratulations to you for thinking so far in advance on what will be a major, but also a...
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7 years ago
Where do I go?
Hi Stephen, you have gotten some excellent advice from the advisors to date so I will not duplicate any of...
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7 years ago
How can I land a Entry-level job in Business Administration w/out any experiences?
Hi Randy-some great advice to date from the other advisors, so I'll try to only add new thoughts or only...
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7 years ago
How should I structure a LinkedIn profile to cover all my Army Reserve experience?
Hi Mark, first off , thank you for your service and dedication to your country. I think that both Rob and...
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