REAL LEADERSHIP LIVES IN THE SPACE BETWEEN OPPOSITES.

Can you be focused & flexible, confident & humble, fast & thoughtful? Our coaching is built for this.

<< The Art Of Leadership Balance >>

Lead Where Opposites Meet

The most effective leaders master the space between opposites: speed & stillness, confidence & humility, structure & flexibility, humor & rigor, compassion & accountability.

But you already feel this tension, don't you? You're the founder who needs to move fast but also think things through. The CEO who must be confident in decisions but humble enough to listen. The executive who knows the situation demands both authority and collaboration.

The problem? No one ever taught you how to hold both.

That's exactly what we do. At Saber, led by Mike R. Sweeney – a disciplined veteran raising three free-spirited daughters – we know what it takes to hold competing demands without selling your soul or making weak compromises.

Through rigorous coaching grounded in organizational psychology and real-world leadership, we guide you toward that winning balance. You'll learn to lead from tension, not run from it.

Adventure Edge

Adventure Edge is a 5-day immersive coaching experience for high-performing men ready to face their edge–physically, mentally, and emotionally. We hike 25+ miles through Bryce Canyon. We coach. We reflect. We challenge the narratives that no longer serve.

This isn’t a retreat. It’s a reset. You’ll come in with questions. You’ll walk out with clarity and maybe a few blisters.

Sometimes the clarity you need doesn’t come from another whiteboard session. It comes 10 miles into the backcountry, when your phone’s off, your boots are dusty, and your story starts to shift.

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Bryce Canyon, Utah

3 days on the Under-the-Rim Trail

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How We Sharpen Your Edge

We offer high-touch, personalized coaching experiences for leaders working through pressure, transition, or transformation. Whether you’re recalibrating or rebuilding vital partnerships, we provide the guidance, tools, and support to bring out your best and the best in others.

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Executive Reset Edge

Six months of coaching for leaders at turning points – new roles, big decisions, major transitions. Build clarity, courage, and freedom to choose the best path.

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Executive Adventure Edge

Fully customized, multi-day experience blending adventure with transformational coaching. Go from grind to clarity, courage, and connection that fuel real breakthroughs.

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Co-Founder Reconnection Edge

A six-month coaching for co-leaders navigating conflict or misalignment. Rebuild trust, build stronger alignment, and achieve better-than-ever results as partners.

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Team Level Up Edge

Tailored sessions that help strong teams grow even stronger. Build alignment, resilience, and high performance with practical tools that activate your next level.

<< About Us >>

Saber Coaching

Traditional leadership development focuses on clear-cut traits or styles, forcing you to choose between being decisive or empathetic, authoritative or collaborative, fast or thoughtful. But we teach you to master the tension between opposites – because that's where real leadership power lives.

With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of military leadership, organizational psychology, and C-suite strategy, Mike R. Sweeney leads Saber's coaching approach, which is as effective in the boardroom as it is on a mountain trail.

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<< Identify Your Partnership Status >>

Partnership Dynamics Quiz

Every leadership partnership – whether co-founders, CEO-COO, or another key duo – falls into one of four distinct patterns. The question is: which one are you in?

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The Whirlpool (lots of talk, no real traction)

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The Machine (efficient but lacking connection)

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The Void (disconnected & unfocused)

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The Co-Founder Edge (aligned & transparent)

Based on years of research into what makes partnerships work or fail, this quick quiz gives you clarity on where you stand–and what to do next.

TEDx: Finding Common Ground In Impossible Conflicts

When emotions run high and sides feel set, discover how to hold tension and lead from the middle.

True Leadership Transformation Stories

  • "Working with Mike has been incredibly helpful in shifting my approach to leadership. One of the biggest changes I've made is learning to balance my ambition with patience, something I wasn't always great at. Through our coaching, I've become more aware of when I need to zoom out and reassess, rather than just diving in headfirst."

    CHRIS MAY - Founder & CEO At Quadrant Advisory

  • “Mike’s approach is both empathetic and insightful. “[He’s] tough when he needs to be and helped me navigate challenges with greater clarity and confidence. I am so grateful for his care and expertise and the positive impact he has had on my professional and personal growth.”

    GRACE E. NIWA – VP of Global Talent Acquisition, Talent Intelligence, & Early Career at Vertex Pharmaceutical

  • “I now feel more in control of my work and life – whether it's handling high-stakes decisions at work, managing an MBA program, or preparing for the birth of my daughter. Mike also helped me reframe my approach to delegation and prioritize the work that really matters.”

    MICHAEL SCHLEINING – Business Development Manager & Board President at SiteOne Landscape Supply

  • “[Mike] brings a high level of emotional intelligence, skillfully uncovers blind spots, and helps you gain clarity around what might be holding you back. Most importantly, Mike keeps you anchored in the mindset of the vision you’ve set for yourself. He’s also fun, engaging, and a pleasure to work with.”

    TEDDY PEREZ – Talent Consultant | Leadership & Fitness Coach | Athlete | USAF Veteran | Bank of America

  • “Mike helped our leadership team get clarity on our strategy and set us on a course to have some of the best quarters we’ve had on record. His calm, level-headed and consistent approach encouraged us to clarify our direction and get clear on our goals. Even when we disagreed as a leadership team, Mike was able to connect us back to the original vision and help us make progress on our goals.”

    RENEE SMITH, CTO & Aaron Asp, CEO of ParkingBOXX