“Clarity Over Chaos. Momentum Over Movement.”
Mike Garber’s career has been defined by a singular mission: to empower people, optimize performance, and scale sustainable success through strategic enablement and productivity. For over two decades, he has dedicated himself to helping organizations unlock potential—both human and systemic—by aligning strategy with action and technology with purpose. In an era where noise and busyness often overshadow clarity and growth, Mike brings a steady, insightful approach that prioritizes outcomes over activity and empowers teams to do more with less friction.
From the early days of his professional journey in consumer banking, Mike’s natural ability to lead and coach others became quickly apparent. As a branch manager, he not only turned around underperforming locations but also discovered a deep passion for mentoring people and improving systems. It was in these formative years that he cultivated his signature approach: results-driven, people-first, and process-minded. His experience on the front lines gave him the empathy and operational fluency that would become hallmarks of his future leadership.
Transitioning into the corporate training and enablement space, Mike joined Nokia and Microsoft during pivotal moments of digital transformation. He led enablement programs across North America and the globe, delivering high-impact training and onboarding experiences that consistently earned “Best-in-Class” ratings. His work not only elevated sales performance but also transformed how teams embraced innovation, adapted to new tools, and worked together more effectively. As Worldwide Evangelism Lead at Microsoft, he coordinated efforts across 87 countries, increasing sales attach rates by over 120% while fostering global alignment in messaging and execution.
Mike’s ability to translate complexity into clarity became even more valuable during his time at InVision, where he served as Enablement Manager. There, he designed and launched foundational programs like the New Hire Buddy System—an initiative that improved onboarding integration and strengthened cultural continuity in remote-first environments. He also implemented measurable success tracking systems that provided insight into enablement ROI, allowing leadership to optimize resources and fine-tune coaching in real time.
In his next role as Vice President of Enablement at Aurea Software, Mike’s leadership took on an even more transformative scale. He centralized enablement content, reducing inefficiencies by 50%, and introduced structured pitch certification programs that accelerated new hire productivity by 50% within just three months. His initiatives slashed rep ramp time by 44% and introduced strategic frameworks that were replicated across business units. At Aurea, Mike solidified his reputation as a force multiplier—someone who could architect systems that blend technology, learning, and strategic clarity to unlock exponential gains.
Recognizing the growing need for human-centered, AI-integrated solutions in the enablement space, Mike founded TDS Consulting, LLC in 2016. As Principal Consultant and Managing Member, he advises startup and SMB clients—especially in SaaS and finance—on everything from go-to-market strategy and productivity scaling to AI-human collaboration frameworks. His work is deeply informed by his belief that technology should augment human capability, not replace it. Whether he’s advising a founder or designing onboarding systems, Mike focuses on increasing capacity, reducing busywork, and aligning initiatives to the true drivers of business growth.
His recent tenure at Bonterra as Commercial Coaching & Insights Manager exemplified his strategic foresight and ability to scale impact. Mike developed a unified coaching framework that brought consistency across multiple business units and empowered frontline managers to shift from reactive supervision to proactive leadership. By integrating automation, data insights, and coaching discipline, he drove measurable improvements in engagement, pipeline visibility, and performance culture.
An author and thought leader, Mike has contributed to several industry publications, including CatCat, CGS Learning Blog, and Guru Blog. His eBooks—The Productivity Dilemma and 4 Steps to Increase Your EQ—reflect his commitment to bridging leadership development with performance psychology. Quoted in Association for Talent Development Magazine and active in professional communities such as the Revenue Enablement Society and Talent Management Alliance, Mike’s insights continue to shape the evolving landscape of enablement and leadership.
Mike holds a Master’s in Management & Leadership from Liberty University and has completed cutting-edge certifications in Agentic AI, Microsoft Copilot, and GenAI for Business. He speaks English fluently and Spanish with working proficiency, and his diverse experiences span startups, enterprise organizations, and international markets. Through it all, he remains grounded in his values—as a “baseball dad,” a community youth advisor, and a mentor who leads by example.
At his core, Mike believes that productivity should be about capacity, not just output. That enablement should be designed for the real world, not just for decks. And that leadership requires both vision and execution. For any board, leadership team, or startup seeking to navigate complexity and scale with clarity, Mike Garber brings an unmatched blend of experience, empathy, and executional rigor.
Character:
Mike exemplifies integrity, humility, and a strong sense of purpose. His dedication to building others up and driving sustainable change reflects a deep commitment to values-based leadership.
Knowledge:
With over 20 years of multidisciplinary expertise across SaaS, finance, enablement, and AI integration, Mike brings a rare depth of insight. He constantly evolves his knowledge base through research, teaching, and innovation.
Strategic:
Mike has consistently demonstrated the ability to identify growth levers, architect scalable solutions, and align cross-functional teams around shared objectives. His strategic thinking is rooted in data, empathy, and systems design.
Communication:
A gifted storyteller and facilitator, Mike translates complex ideas into compelling narratives that move people to action. He builds bridges between departments, leaders, and frontline teams through clarity and empathy.
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