coaching
leaders & teams at all levels
clarity, confidence, communication
collaboration & connection
leadership
soft skills development
ownership, trust, alignment
Energy Leadership Index® (ELI) assessment
culture
coaching style leadership practices
goal setting & learning from setbacks
leading teams through change & challenge
Libraries thrive when their people grow.
Through coaching, I help organizations strengthen their leaders, grow soft skills, and build cultures where people at every level can thrive.
Ready to explore what this could look like for your library or organization?
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Michelle’s Experience
I know what it is like to step into something new, to lead change, navigate transition, and recognize when support is needed to move forward. I bring lived leadership experience and a coaching-centered perspective to help libraries and public service organizations grow leaders with clarity and confidence.
I hold a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and bring more than twenty years of leadership in public libraries and city government. I have led teams, managed complex initiatives, and partnered across sectors to deliver responsive programs and community-focused impact.
As an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Certified Executive Coach, Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP), and Kotter-trained change leader, I bring curiosity, clarity, and a growth mindset to organizational work, grounded in the belief that most challenges have reasonable solutions and do not need drama to move forward.
Service is central to my practice. I serve as a public library trustee and contribute to leadership and consulting initiatives within the American Library Association. I am actively engaged in regional and national conversations about libraries, leadership, and coaching. I am based in the San Francisco Bay Area.