Where aba meets systems strategy

We help ABA companies build stronger teams,
scalable systems, and confident leaders.

Michael Conteh

Ex-CEO, BCBA, Six Sigma Black Belt, Executive Coach Balance Coaching & Consulting

With 25+ years of ABA leadership experience, we combine three powerful disciplines to help companies and professionals unlock their next level:

  • Behavior Analysis (BCBA): Drives sustainable behavior change for teams, leaders, and clients.

  • Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB): Solves problems, reduces waste, and builds scalable systems.

  • ICF Executive Coach (PCC): Brings honest feedback, strategic thinking, and mindset mastery.

  • Founded, scaled, and sold a multi-location 13 year ABA clinic

  • Trained 1,000+ team members and mentored 30+ new BCBAs

  • Coached executives at Google, Disney, Salesforce, and Fortune 500 health systems

  • Built leadership systems and playbooks that reduced burnout and improved retention

  • Proven track record of scaling ABA companies and building employee life cycles that improved retention and reduced burnout

Who we help

Free Systems Audit for Visionary ABA Leaders.

Weʼve created a powerful free resource that shows you where your ABA company is thriving
—and where itʼs leaking time, talent, or trust. Itʼs the Clinic Efficiency & Growth Audit used
by leaders scaling ABA companies

Youʼll receive:

  • A Growth scorecard

  • Personalized recommendations

  • Tools to align your team fast

This is the same audit we use with 7-figure ABA clients—and now itʼs̓ yours, free.

To get it, just send a quick message:

Note: We only share this with 10 clinics per quarter to keep quality high.Donʼt miss the opportunity to see exactly whatʼs̓ holding your team back—and how to fix it.

Our Coaching
and Six Sigma Philosophy

We build behavioral alignment that supports systems change

Why Coaching + Six Sigma Matter in ABA

Executive Coaching helps clinical and business leaders improve mindset, decision-making, and communication. It turns high performers into visionaries who can retain staff, inspire parents, and lead with calm.
Six Sigma brings structured systems to improve your operations. From intake to staff training, it ensures smoother workflows and less rework.

  • Human-centered leadership + data-driven change = results that stick

Our Signature Packages

Select a plan tailored to your business size and growth objectives.
Custom plans are also available. Discounts available for upfront
payment and longer commitment periods.

Leadership Coaching for Senior Leaders and Executives

For: Clinical Directors, Senior BCBAs, and Executives.
Focus: Leadership mindset, executive presence, systems thinking, time management. Coaching every 3 weeks.

Outcomes:

  • Handle stress and time managment like a pro

  • Lead with confidence and authority

  • Understand how to create, grow, and update systems

Executive Coaching Pricing

Package nameSessionsPrice totalSavings
Essentials - Perfect entry point5$2,000Base package
Growth - Best for short-term growth plan10$3,250Save $750
Momentum - Designed for building internal leadership25$6,250Save $3,750
Legacy - For long-term development50$10,000Save $10,000

Optimize Operations to upgrade ABA Systems

For: Mid-to-large ABA companies ready to fix bottlenecks and level up key operations without hiring a full executive
Focus: Hiring the right talent, Training + onboarding frameworks, Mix of Executive Coaching and improving up to 2 systems

Outcomes:

  • Build confident staff and happier parents

  • Lower turnover + higher Glassdoor scores

  • Embed coaching and systems into daily operations

Coaching and Systems Development Pricing

Monthly HoursTotal/ MonthSavingsBest Use Case
20hrs/ month - Systems Growth$6,000/ monthBasicCoaching-heavy with 1 system build
30hrs/ month - Systems Optimizer “Most Popular”$8,250/ month$750Balanced coaching + implementation
40hrs/ month - Systems Accelerator$10,000/ month$2,000System-heavy, cross- team work

Optimize Strategic Partnership (Fractional Executive)

For: Established ABA companies ($1M+) seeking hands-on strategy, leadership development, and operational overhaul.
Focus: Deep implementation + culture transformation. Includes: SOPs, hiring blueprints, marketing funnels, team structure and more

Outcomes:

  • Elevate team performance

  • Delegate with confidence

  • Systematize your vision and scale

Fractional Short Term
Executive Pricing

PackageTotal/MonthSavingsBest Use Case
Executive Anchor - 60hrs/ month$12,000/ month$6,000Stable operations, 1–2 initiatives
Growth Architect - 80hrs/ month$14,500/ month$9,500Full-scale support

All packages include:

  • Executive coaching for key leaders

  • Leadership playbooks, templates, and system audits

  • Systems built with your team: onboarding, parent training, staff supervision, retention

  • Implementation support + progress tracking

What Clients Say

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“Michael is a thought-leader and motivator. Heʼs̓ helped me navigate complex politics and build relationships I never thought possible.”
— Engineering Manager, Fortune 500 Airline Manufacturer

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“Coaching was life-changing. Michael helped me implement systems, boost confidence, and lead from calm—not panic.”
— Director of R&D, NHS Hospital System

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“I came burnt out and left aligned. My values, goals, and energy are finally in sync.”
— Training & Development Lead, FinTech

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“Michael helped me zoom out and build the protocols Iʼve needed for years. Transformational.”
— ABA Founder

Ready to Work Together?

Book a free call to pinpoint your biggest opportunity
— receive a free leadership & systems audit

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