Michael Tetteh was born in the Volta Region of Ghana. His soccer career began early in life, playing for the Right to Dream Academy in Ghana before moving to California. Michael's professional career began when he signed a generation Adidas contract with Major League Soccer and was drafted by the Seattle Sounders, where he played for two years.

Michael founded One Kingdom Foundation, a nonprofit organization that seeks to be a catalyst for a new generation of African leaders with honorable character. Michael's vision with One Kingdom Foundation is to build a leadership school in his village where low-income kids can discover their gifts and leadership abilities, and make a difference in their world.

Michael became a certified John C. Maxwell leadership coach and speaker who leads businesses and individuals to set smart goals and overcome tremendous odds. Michael's unique approach to leadership combines body, mind, and spirit to create harmony in the workplace.