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Michelle A.

Michelle A.

About me

Michelle is a therapist turned coach and conflict resolution consultant. She coaches leaders, executives, and Federal SES to lead conflict-constructive workplaces. Michelle works with all levels to minimize the cost of conflict– from the bullpen to the C-Suite. She is a whole-systems, democratic, transformational coach focused on helping people break down the barriers that distance them from maximizing their potential.

Education & Certifications

  • MSc Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Columbia University
  • BA Psychology, Lebanese American University
  • Certificate in Government Coaching, University of Government Coaching
  • Certificate in Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) Coaching, University of Government Coaching
  • Certified Mediator, IMCR Institute for Mediation and Conflict Resolution
  • Conflict Coaching, Conflict Coaching Matters Inc.
  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation

Professional Experience

Learn about Michelle A’s professional history.

  • Associate Lecturer, Columbia University
  • FEMA Ombuds (acting), FEMA
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisor, FEMA
  • Owner and Consultant, Conflix Management
  • Social Worker, Association Justice et Miséricorde

Functional Experience

All of our coaches are experienced in supporting a variety of business functions. This coach has personal experience in the following professional fields.

Administration

Education

HR

Research and Development

Industry Experience

While you may want to have some similarities with your coach you don’t want too much overlap. A coach’s job is to offer you fresh and new perspectives that you may not be exposed to in your current industry or function. Here are the industries the coach most commonly supports.

Consulting

Nonprofit

Coaching Expertise

Coaches have wide skill sets and we can’t list them all. Here are a few areas this coach specializes in helping support.

Organizational Development

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Conflict Management

Company Culture

Team Coaching

Primary Professionals Coached

  • New Managers at High Growth Startups
  • VPs at Established Companies
  • Employees at Tech Companies
  • Founders and C Level Executives
  • International Client Base
  • Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

Michelle believes that the success of coaching relationships is defined by the degree of partnership between coach and client(s). Her goal is to partner with her clients to co-create an environment ripe to break down barriers and maximize their potential, whatever that looks like for them.

Clients have described Michelle as authentic, transparent, compassionate, patient, and present.