Michael Ferguson

Critic
DISC Type : C

Instructor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Michael Ferguson, PhD, is a Harvard neuroscientist pioneering the field of neurospirituality. As an Instructor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School, he directs the Neurospirituality Lab at the Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics, studying the brain processes that constitute human spirituality. He holds a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Utah.

He directs Wellness & Self-Discovery programming for first-year students at Harvard College, where he launched the "Crimson Compassion" and "Earth Compassion" initiatives. Michael is also a certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher, a multidisciplinary scholar, and an artist who has shared his own musical compositions.

Unique fact: Michael was the named plaintiff in the landmark Ferguson v. JONAH lawsuit, which established the legal precedent that conversion therapy constitutes consumer fraud.

Personality Overview

Precise

Objective Thinker

Critic

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Neurospirituality
He is pioneering this emerging discipline and directs a dedicated research lab at Harvard, aiming to identify brain circuits involved in spiritual experiences.
Student Wellness
As Director of First-Year Wellness at Harvard, he has designed and launched compassion-based initiatives and retreats to support students' personal growth and mental health.
LGBTQ+ Rights
He was the named plaintiff in the Ferguson v. JONAH case, a historic lawsuit that successfully challenged the fraudulent practice of gay conversion therapy.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2020
Instructor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School
6-2017 - 10-2020
Postdoctoral Fellow Cognitive Neurology (PI: Michael Fox) at Harvard Medical School
9-2022
Director of First-Year Wellness & Self-Discovery at Harvard University
4-2024
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Teacher at Freelance
Research Fellow, Mysticism & Neuroscience at Harvard Divinity School

Education

7-2015 - 6-2017
Postdoctoral Fellowship from Cornell University
8-2009 - 7-2015
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of Utah

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Exp : 7 Location : Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Instructor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School
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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Michael

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