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ABOUT YOUR GUIDES 
 Michael A. Babiarz, JD 

With over thirty-five years of private practice, in addition to teaching at the collegiate level and consulting for small businesses and professional practices, Michael A. Babiarz offers a unique combination of experience and accessibility to serve his clients.

Michael received his Juris Doctor with High Distinction from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago where he attended on a full academic scholarship. He was staff editor of The John Marshall Law Review and has published more than one hundred scholarly and professional articles and eight books.

Prior to entering private practice, Michael served as a law clerk to the Honorable Howard C. Ryan, Justice to the Illinois Supreme Court. Michael has been active in both the legal and local community, teaching at William Rainey Harper College and High School District 211 Adult Continuing Education, Chairing the American Bar Association Committee on Elder Law, Serving and Chairing the Board of Directors of the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, and being elected to the Palatine Park District Honor Roll.

Michael has volunteered for numerous nonprofits in Illinois and Florida, co-hosted a broadcast radio show, performed as a professional musician and loves both his rescued greyhound and his wife Ann.

 Ann M. Babiarz

PCC, CPC, CEIC, ELI-MP 

Personal Development Coach | Financial Strategist | Resilience Advocate 

Welcome—I’m Ann Babiarz, and I help professionals and small business owners organize their finances, protect their future, and build lasting prosperity with confidence and clarity.

I know what it means to rebuild. I’m a survivor of ovarian cancer and multiple strokes, and I’ve walked the winding path from chaos to clarity more than once. My life experiences have shaped how I show up: with compassion, strategy, and a deep belief in your ability to rise.

 

With over 20 years of experience in the financial and personal development industries, I bring a unique combination of mindset coaching, financial systems, and real-world resilience to every client relationship. I’ve worked with powerhouse organizations like Brian Tracy International, Nightingale Conant, and Jack Canfield’s Training Group, and I continue to support high-achieving clients who are navigating growth, transitions, or the need for a full reset.

I’m proud to hold the following credentials:

 

  • PCC, International Coach Federation

  • CPC & ELI-MP, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)

  • CEIC, Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach – Genos International

  • QuickBooks Pro Advisor (Advanced Level)

  • Former NASD Series 7, 63, 65 & 66 licensee 

I created Pilot Fish Personal & Professional Development to help people like you take control of your financial life, overcome personal and professional setbacks, and thrive on your terms. Through my signature offer—Saturdays with Annie—alongside one-on-one coaching, courses, and digital tools, I empower clients to shift from surviving to thriving. 

And when I’m not coaching or consulting, I’m writing—especially my tongue-in-cheek community satire, The Chianti Lane Chronicles, where HOA drama meets personal development in the most unexpected ways.

 

 

🔑 What I Believe:

✔️ Resilience is a muscle you can strengthen

✔️ Everyone deserves financial clarity

✔️ Legacy isn’t just what you leave—it’s how you live

✔️ And a little humor helps everything land better

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Ready to take the next step?

Join me for Saturdays with Annie—my 6-month group + 1:1 coaching experience designed to bring you clarity, strategy, and support.

✨ Or book a clarity call to explore what’s next for you.

Let’s build your next chapter—stronger, smarter, and more secure than ever.