Meet Our Team
We partner with leaders to help them magnify their impact while staying aligned with what matters most.
Mike Miles
Founder, Fractional Exec and Executive Coach
Throughout his career, Mike has led a diverse range of startup, software, and social initiatives, with results driven by the integration of emotional intelligence, analytical rigor, and strategic judgment—while maintaining the balance required to sustain leadership effectiveness over time.
As a senior leader in the software industry, he built and led international organizations, drove innovation through internationally patented technologies, and helped guide both startups and mature businesses within and beyond Microsoft.
Since retiring after a 20-year career at Microsoft, Mike has focused on partnering with accomplished leaders as the scale and stakes of their roles increase—helping them enhance and sustain their impact while operating at the right strategic level.
Elizabeth Westphal
Chief of Staff and Leadership Coach
Throughout her career, Elizabeth has led complex programs and teams in fast-paced environments, bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to work that spans people, process, and strategy. After retiring from a 25-year career at Microsoft, Elizabeth joined Milestone.
At Milestone, Elizabeth serves as a core partner to leaders and clients, helping operationalize strategy and turn insight into action. She pairs strong business acumen with exceptional communication and people skills, building trust across roles and functions.
Elizabeth plays a critical role in supporting Milestone's leadership engagements—bringing focus, follow-through, and a steady presence to complex initiatives. By combining strategic perspective with disciplined execution, she helps leaders move forward with confidence.
