Michelle lives, works and has family in the heart of Silicon Valley.  Her experience in technology development, executive leadership and innovation has made her an expert in managing change, uncertainty and the achievement of big goals.  Michelle helps her clients strategically navigate growth, generate better balance, develop authentic leadership, create deeper connections and significantly reduce distractions.  She LOVES to joke around, but WILL hold clients accountable and challenge them towards their next big ‘aha’ moment.

Education/Credentials

• Certified High Performance CoachTM (1st group)

• BS Computer Science, Cal State Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo

• + Masters Work (Tech Mgmt/CS), Stanford University

• Gallup Strengths Q12 Ambassador 

• Master Meditation & Wellness Teacher

Experience

Michelle served 20+ years in the high tech industry through a range of roles from software developer to Executive Leader in a Fortune 100 Company and as an entrepreneur in multiple start-ups.    

As a result of overcoming a health crisis in 2009, she’s also mastered ways to generate wellness through high performance practices.

Michelle’s clients have complex lives, demanding roles and are working hard to make a difference.  Many work at Apple, Google, LinkedIn, HP, Cisco and Yahoo.  The rest are entrepreneurs around the world with their own vision of success. 

Additional Accomplishments

• Co-Founder, Cinequest Film Festival (now in 26th yr)

• Regionally Recognized Girl Scout Leader (for innovation, leadership & bonding)

I love the night sky and find anything to do with space exploration (fact or fiction) FACINATING. Favorite movies: Gravity, Contact, Apollo 13 and classic Star Wars.