Facilitation & Speaking

Executive Off-sites / Retreat Facilitation

​As a leader seeking to transform your team's effectiveness, you understand that stepping away from daily operations isn't just beneficial—it's essential for recalibration and renewal.

The Difference in Our Approach

Our executive retreats and off-sites aren't about checking boxes on an agenda. They're deliberately designed experiences that reconnect your leadership team with what drives sustainable success: human connection, shared purpose, and collective clarity.

What Your Team Will Experience

Authentic Connection & Psychological Safety

We create environments where executives feel safe to be vulnerable, sparking honest conversations that build genuine trust. This foundation transforms how your team communicates long after the retreat ends.

Inclusive Engagement That Activates Every Voice

Every member of your leadership team brings unique perspectives. Our facilitation ensures these diverse viewpoints aren't just heard but actively integrated into your strategic direction, creating richer solutions and stronger buy-in.

Purposeful Alignment That Moves Beyond Words

We guide your team to rediscover and recommit to your organization's purpose and vision, translating abstract concepts into practical alignment that drives daily decision-making across all levels.

Accountability Systems That Deliver Lasting Change

The true measure of a successful off-site is what happens afterward. We help your team develop clear action plans with realistic milestones, ensuring momentum continues when everyone returns to their demanding roles.

Why Leaders Choose This Experience

CEOs and CHROs partner with us when they recognize that technical solutions alone won't address their challenges. The most significant organizational transformations begin when leaders reconnect with the human elements of leadership, trust, purpose and authentic communication.

Our facilitation creates the space for these elements to flourish, helping your executive team become the catalyst for the culture you aspire to build.

We would love to learn more about your next executive off-site, board retreat, new leader integration or specialized team-building experience. Book a complimentary consultation to discuss how we can design a transformative session tailored to your organization's specific challenges and opportunities.

“Michelle is attentive, analytical and an excellent facilitator.” — Executive Women’s Networking Group Member”

Speaking Engagements

Transform your organization with human-centered leadership insights that resonate with executives leading teams and high-stakes initiatives.

Our engaging presentations blend evidence-based strategies with practical wisdom to raise the self-awareness of audiences (ranging from C-level executives to interns) so they can identify hidden barriers and opportunities for growth. We have delivered presentations on the following topics.

  • Navigating the Glass Cliff

  • Maximizing the Sponsorship Advantage

  • Igniting Your Resilience

  • Creating Awareness: How to Identify Opportunities for Professional Growth

  • Discover 3 Blindspots that may be Stalling Your Career

  • Boost Your Career Progression: Three Critical Career Catalysts

  • Facing Reality: Overcoming 3 Career Derailers

  • Mastering the Art of Inclusive Feedback

Client Love

  • “I have had the pleasure of working with Michelle since she started her coaching practice many years ago. Through the years she has helped me navigate my career journey by providing me sound advice and wise counsel. She is part of my “personal cabinet”. She is always clear on helping me pressure test my plans and consider all angles and implications. I also mentor many professionals and have referred many people to her over the years. Michelle is an invaluable resource to me.”

    — Executive Vice President, Financial Services

  • “Michelle is an exceptional professional development coach. When she says that she puts you first—in the process and work, in her feedback and recommendations—she means it. I feel so empowered and in control of my career because she not only empowered me from a place of genuine compassion and smarts, but she also taught me how to empower myself better. If this were a five-star rating system, I would give her 19 stars.”

    - Communications Director, Non Profit

  • “I am ending this coaching journey with so many helpful tools and practices that I will carry forward for the rest of my career. A major achievement during my coaching experience was defining my leadership style; also understanding what I want and need in any workplace, which includes an environment/culture that aligns with my personal values.”

    — Executive Director, Advertising

  • “Michelle opened my eyes to the potential in myself that I could never have seen. Through the process of self-evaluation, peer review, and collaborative goal setting Michelle has helped me become both a better leader and a better person. The net effect is that my company is a better place to work and I'm a happier and more satisfied business owner. “

    - Founder

  • “From the first conversation to the last conversation, Michelle exceeded my expectations by thoroughly coaching me through all scenarios discussed. Michelle had several aids, or guidance, for every item raised and created an atmosphere of trust from the start allowing for open and productive communication on becoming a better leader and colleague.“ - Director, Consumer Technology

  • “Michelle is insightful, supportive and challenged me to envision my best leadership self. The tools and targeted advice and reflection she offered enabled me to build solid steps toward achieving my leadership goals.”

    - Executive Director, Non-Profit

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