what my clients are saying
My clients learn to say no, do less, and stop people pleasing so that they can say “yes” to a calm, organized, intentional life.
In a recent survey, my clients rated their coaching experience an average of 9.9 out of 10, and 100% said they would recommend my coaching to a friend. I love helping women move from feeling overwhelmed and stuck to feeling calm, confident, and in control of their lives. My approach is simple and practical—providing tools and personalized guidance to help you let go of guilt, set healthy boundaries, and create a life that feels balanced and intentional.
Real Client Experiences
Get a sneak peek into what my real clients experience—and discover the shifts that changed everything for them.
From Frozen to Focused
Jenny Connors
Founder & Director, Women's Theater Collective
- 3 years of constant overwhelm—either frozen or spinning
- 164-item to-do list, expected everything from herself
- Ashamed if she couldn't accomplish everything daily
- Mapped out actual time vs. unrealistic expectations
- Learned to choose 2-3 priorities instead of 37 tasks
- Created DREAP tool: checking basic needs before working
- Broke the "doom cycle" completely
- More focused, relaxed, and efficient
- Team celebrates weekly wins together
From Broken to Boundless
Angie Moehlmann
Author & Education Leader
- COVID, failed marriage, felt completely broken
- Negative self-talk consumed her thoughts
- Guilty about everything—work, parenting, herself
- Learned to observe and change her thought patterns
- Realized she could control how she thinks, not circumstances
- Started celebrating wins instead of focusing on gaps
- Quit 9-to-5 principal job after 20 years
- Published book "Destination Baby"
- Calm, peaceful, living intentionally with her kids
From Perfectionist to Empowered
Shannon O'Toole
Business Coach & Outsourced Chief Talent Officer
- Lost dream corporate job during COVID
- Had the business idea but imposter syndrome held her back
- Terrified of stepping out without perfect planning
- Learned to trust her gut and intuition
- Discovered values alignment answers every decision
- Realized discomfort is part of growth, not a sign to stop
- Started thriving coaching and consulting business
- Dramatically reduced anxiety
- Working with ideal clients who value their people
From Corporate Burnout to Freedom
Tara Permann
Career Strategist & Life Coach
- 23 years in corporate, felt stalled and unfulfilled
- Juggling demanding job, parenting, and spouse's travel schedule
- Convinced she needed safety net before making any change
- Learned to think differently about fear and readiness
- Discovered her unique value and ideal client
- Realized she could start before feeling "ready"
- Quit corporate to start her own coaching practice
- Now takes month-long family vacations to Europe
- Transformed from victim mentality to empowered
From Always-On to Balanced
Jennifer Heal
Social Media & Digital Marketing Consultant
- On vacation but checking work constantly
- Equated her work to her worth as a person
- Always needing to prove herself and be productive
- Removed phone from bedroom to protect sleep
- Realized she didn't have to earn the right to self-care
- Stopped saying yes to everything just to please clients
- Takes multiple vacations without laptop
- Wakes up without alarm at her natural time
- Confident in her pricing and worth
From Aimless to Abundant
Kari Kaiser
Freelance Graphic Designer
- Divorce, pandemic, economic uncertainty all at once
- Aimless in solo freelance work, underbidding clients
- Convinced nonprofits couldn't afford her rates
- Realized she was making up stories about clients' budgets
- Learned to charge fairly for quality work
- Discovered structure actually gives her freedom
- 50% income increase year-over-year
- Weaned herself off antidepressant
- Now travels and trusts herself with money
From Victim Mentality to Unstoppable
Lauren Rapaport
Life Coach & Sobriety Advocate
- Lived with victim mentality since age 3
- Overdrinking, miserable in corporate job
- Convinced she was powerless to change
- Discovered diabetes was neutral—only her thoughts caused suffering
- Learned to feel her feelings instead of pushing them away
- Shifted from "happening to me" to "I have agency"
- 2 years sober
- Started her own life coaching practice
- 50% calmer, strong boundaries, 100% happier
Calm & Anxiety Relief testimonials
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I've learned to stop worrying about what others think of me and to focus on my own growth. Coaching has helped me manage my anxiety more effectively and taught me to be proactive instead of reactive - now I have a mental toolkit for solving problems.
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My anxiety was so off the charts that I would wake up every day with butterflies in my stomach just thinking about going to work. Since our coaching, my stress and anxiety are at all-time lows.
Confidence & Self-Worth testimonials
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I learned that I AM ENOUGH, whether I have a super productive day or not, whether I look a certain way or don't, whether I please other people or not.
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To trust myself and the skills I already have, and the power of visualizing what I want for myself. When I break a big task down into smaller chunks, I realize I actually DO know how to do the thing that scared me.
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I used to get stuck in a loop of negative self-talk and overwhelm which was paralyzing. Thanks to Michelle's practical tools and fresh perspective, I now have the confidence and clarity I need to handle whatever life throws at me.
Career Change, Business Growth & Income testimonials
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I increased my income 50% over last year. I've more than paid myself back for the investment in coaching, and I think it will continue to do so.
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I feel more calm and capable of handling whatever comes at me, including the courage to experiment with my career path, resilience to weather the loss of my full-time job, and confidence to run and grow my own business.
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Since our coaching, I've found the job of my dreams.
Boundaries, Saying No & People-Pleasing Recovery testimonials
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I have the ability to say no to things that don't align with my values.
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Michelle taught me to say 'no' to things in my business so that I can say 'yes' to my kids. She taught me to plan and organize, and helped my life and home have less clutter.
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I am now better at saying no to things that don't serve me, balancing motherhood with business ownership according to my own rules, and making sure I'm taking time for myself as well.
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I've learned to speak up for myself. In the past, I avoided conflict and stayed quiet, but with Michelle's guidance, I feel like a completely transformed person.
Guilt Relief & Self-Compassion testimonials
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The absolute biggest thing that helps me feel less overwhelmed was learning to speak kindly to myself.
testimonials ABOUT The Coaching Experience Itself
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I am genuinely amazed by how helpful it was to do 6 months of coaching with you. I just feel so much better overall.
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I am so grateful for our time together. I know I wouldn't be in the positive place I am in now without you. I can't express how much this relationship has changed my life for the better!
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With Michelle's amazing guidance, encouragement and love, I'm better today! Working with Michelle has been a life-giving experience worth every single penny and minute. She set me up at the end of the year with CALM as my focus and I chose LOVE as my word of the year. I'm thrilled to see how my year turned out.
Mindset Tools & Thought Work testimonials
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I learned how to look at my thoughts and understand that just because I think something initially, doesn't mean it's true. I can take a step back from a thought, evaluate it, and find meaning to back it up.
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It's the realization that my thoughts can guide my reality, and I can change them to tweak my course.