experiencing the loss of a job, a relationship, or even a loved one.career change. re-entering the workforcE. facing retirement. 

These seasons can come upon you unexpectedly and stop you in your tracks. You just want life to get “back to normal,” but you are stuck. You’re not moving forward because now you’re facing the challenges life has just handed you.

as a certified Personal coach, i guide People like you through life, grief, and career transitions - so you can keep going towards the life you truly want to live. 

I’ve been through these kinds of changes, I understand. My own stories were difficult seasons to weather–bad jobs, divorce, single motherhood, and the loss of loved ones. They were also the stories that shaped me and taught me that there is always a new season.

I know what these moments in life can feel like. I know how scary and disorienting they can be. Having someone who can be there for you to be an encourager, a listener, an accountability partner, and an experienced motivator really can make all the difference.

This is why I started coaching - to help people like you not only move, but grow from where you are to where you want to be. Through one-on-one sessions, workshops, and seminars, we can get there. No matter the season you’re in, let’s find your way through together.

One-On-One Guidance

Everyone experiences life's challenges and transitions differently. As a personal coach, I come alongside you to be the listener, accountability partner, and guide that you need, specific to what you're facing. Learn more about how I can serve you through one-on-one sessions below.

Events & Workshops

In the Carolinas, I regularly host events and workshops for people facing challenges and changes throughout various stages of life. Get more information about our signature Fresh After Fifty Workshop and our ongoing co-hosted women's empowerment event series, Moxie below.

What's personal coaching?

How does personal coaching differ from counseling? Who comes to personal coaching?
See my frequently asked questions for these answers and more.

I’ve always loved helping people. 

I realized a few years ago that “coaching” is something I’d been doing for as long as I can remember. In my circle, I’ve always been known as the listener, the encourager, and the person that helps people get unstuck.
 

In my own life, I’ve experienced many of life’s challenges; divorce, becoming a single parent, burning out in corporate America, and losing loved ones. Through everything, I’ve learned, as so many of us do, that life is really a series of changes – of seasons – that test us. And we are left with two options at the end of the day: grow or stop blooming. 
 

After decades of working for others, I started coaching in 2015 to support more people in their journeys to keep blooming. We go through so much in our lives that can hold us back or take the wind out of our sails. And that’s why my passion is working with people like you through one-on-one sessions, seminars and workshops about how to keep moving and how to find purpose, even when all seems lost or uncertain.
 

You have so much to offer the world. 

Whatever changes you are facing, there are ways to move through it and keep going. There are ways to find the joy in the chaos, and there are ways to get to where you really want to be and not feel stuck where life has taken you. 

I’m here to help you make that possible. Let me know how I can help.

In addition to the work I do as a certified personal coach, I also love spending time with my friends and family, dancing, reading, gardening, and pretty much everything about the beach! 

Always feel free to reach me or say hello - I'd love to get to know you:
michele@heymichele.com | contact | 919.309.5774

How can I support you?

As a certified personal coach and advanced grief recovery specialist, most of what I do is help you one-on-one, acting as a strong listener, an encourager, an accountability partner, and an experienced motivator. I specialize in support for all of life's seasons, like change, grief, and shifts in career. All of our one-on-one conversations are private, confidential, and guided to lead you through the challenges you're currently facing.

Here are my services for helping you grow from where you are to where you'd like to be.
If you have any questions, please see my frequently asked questions, like "Is this for me?" or contact me.

Additional Services

I often customize support based on your personal needs. In addition to one-on-one guidance, I occasionally host group sessions. Always feel to reach me with any questions about services or how I might help here or at michele@heymichele.com.