“Coaching with Michelle has proven to be the best gift I’ve ever given to myself…and to my family! I definitely received a hard dollar return on investment in my coaching, and the other benefits that came with it are priceless. Michelle is a phenomenal coach and positive influence in the life of her clients. She helped me get my ‘mojo’ back! When we initially started coaching, Michelle asked me what I brought to the world. I couldn’t answer that question and it brought tears to my eyes. Now, I can answer it in a heartbeat with a big smile in my heart!”

My Background

I began my corporate career at a global marketing and hospitality company in the late 90’s, and a favorite (but small) part of my role was leading Franklin Covey classes for employees. I absolutely loved guiding class participants on a journey inward – in the midst of their busy workweek – toward “light bulb moments” as they clarified who they are, what they want, and what matters most to them. During the next several years, I realized that facilitating these sacred moments was what I was born to do, and I yearned to do it full-time and on my own. I could barely wait to get out into the world and make it happen.

I hired a coach to help me navigate the journey and make that dream a reality. And I had no idea how life-changing it would be to partner with a coach. My experience as a client was incredibly powerful and ended up showing me how becoming a coach, myself, would be the perfect match professionally. I was so eager to impact the lives of others the way my coach was impacting mine. So, I went back to school and enrolled as a student at the Coaches Training Institute (with my husband). Then I launched my own coaching business, left the corporate job, and the rest is history.

Now reflecting back over two decades later, it’s been a pure joy to focus on a role that’s so congruent and aligned with my true spirit. Through my coaching business, I’ve taught personal/professional development workshops for organizations, facilitated company off-site events, led women’s weekend retreats and a women’s small-group leadership program, and frequently served as an event speaker. Currently, I coach female leaders who want to bring their best selves to the table and show up brighter, stronger, and more alive. It’s an honor and a privilege to work with these lovely women guiding them toward greatness. My business is based on this treasured quote by Howard Thurman: “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

Why I Work

“I LOVE seeing the transformation in my clients when they have the courage to pause amidst the busyness of life, step back, and define what it means to live a life of purpose and joy…and then do the work to make it happen. It’s moving and inspiring! And to stand side-by-side with them in their journey fills me to the top. I believe we each have a job here on earth: To shine our lights, stand in our greatness, and allow others to benefit from the unique gifts we bring to the world. Therefore, I’m passionate about leading and guiding women to live extraordinary lives and bravely shine their lights. And the bonus? When there’s more light in the world, we all benefit.”