Testimonials

Martha Beck, “O” Magazine columnist, author of Finding Your Own North Star and The Joy Diet:

“Michele Woodward is as smart, funny, perceptive and passionate a life coach as you could hope to meet. Her skills at extracting corporate victims from their cubicles and helping both men and women transcend the confines of their roles makes her an ideal coach for anyone stuck in a too-ordinary life. She will guide you to the adventurous part of your own psyche and cheer you on as you transform your life. Whether you want to become a tycoon, a successful entrepreneur, or something the world has not yet seen, Michele has the innovative perspective and flexibility to stick with you until you succeed. Her clients, past, present, and future, are very lucky people.”

“Michele addressed senior officials at the Department of Commerce at an unofficial transition meeting in November. She was engaging, creative and provided sound advice on the Presidential Transition. I recommend Michele as a motivational speaker on career transitions.”
Sarah Bonner, hired Michele as a Career Coach in 2008

“Michele has the uncanny ability to always key into the core opportunity or issue in any situation. As a coach and consultant, she is adept at guiding clients to solutions that work and are sustainable. Her way with words is both inspiring and grounding, as is her way with people. She has tremendous wisdom and skill, which she shares generously.”
Suzanne McFarlin, Executive Coach, Changing Tides Coaching & Consulting

“Michele masterfully simplifies complex business concepts into manageable action items and achievable goals. Her thought-provoking essays, often delivered with brilliant humor, are a personal and professional inspiration.”
Dee Carrell, Executive Coach, President, Top Level Coaching, Inc.

“Michele Woodward is perhaps one of the smartest, funniest, and laser focused people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She has inspired me to become a better coach. In addition, her writing is kick ass. Go buy her book!””
Susan Hyatt, hired Michele as a Career Coach in 2007

“Michele is an incredible life coach and business consultant, who is constantly seeking to think outside the box to help her clients get the best results. She is continually challenging herself to learn new things that could give her the ability to help her clients move forward in a positive direction. She is very personable and flexible to meet the business needs. I highly recommend her.”
Lori Follmer, hired Michele as a Executive Coach in 2004

“I had heard of life coaching through a friend and while a bit skeptical, I searched on line for a “coach” who might help guide me through a stage where I welcomed not only career advice, but life directional advise as well. I came upon Michele’s website and was, quite frankly, impressed with her credentials and yet the overall down-to-earth nature which came across in her writing. I found Michele to be not only very approachable, but very wise for (what I think is!) her age. A very good listener, Michele was able to quickly ascertain and summarize for me what my issues or roadblocks seemingly were; to put a voice to the things I intuitively felt were going on, but could not verbalize myself. Together we created goals, both career-wise and other, and followed my progress. Each time we talked I felt there were kernels of wisdom there; things I had not thought of before. A survey of my core values has helped remind me about where I am headed in life and how to change course if necessary. I recommend Michele as a life coach for both men and women as she is intuitive, helps one strategize and develop tactics, and as she is someone who can help you see the broader picture of your life when you might be bogged down by the daily details.”
Barbara Ludwig Coleman, hired Michele as a Life Coach in 2006

“Michele is creative and thoughtful in her problem solving and approach to business. She cares about her clients and is always seeking new solutions to their challenges.”
Karen Sheehan, Managing Director, W2W Ventures

“Michele is both insightful and articulate.She has a wonderful way of giving and imparting her expertise so that both her clients and her audience come away with goals and a real vision of how they are going to make lasting changes that will serve them well at work and at home.”
Fiona Gathright, hired Michele as a executive coaching and seminar presenter in 2005

“Michele has been a very helpful coach and friend over the past few years, and I have had thought provoking results from her attention to detail.”
Betsey Kirkemo, hired Michele as a Career Coach in 2005

“Michele is an experienced professional. She understands her customer needs, she listens, and she is smart, articulate, and practical. Michele is a delightful person and an excellent pro.”
Senya Rahmil, VP, WW Customer Support, Brocade Communications

“I had heard of life coaching through a friend and while a bit skeptical, I searched on line for a “coach” who might help guide me through a stage where I welcomed not only career advice, but life directional advice as well. I came upon Michele’s website and was, quite frankly, impressed with her credentials and yet the overall down-to-earth nature which came across in her writing. I found Michele to be not only very approachable, but very wise for (what I think is!) her age. A very good listener, Michele was able to quickly ascertain and summarize for me what my issues or roadblocks seemingly were; to put a voice to the things I intuitively felt were going on, but could not verbalize myself. Together we created goals, both career-wise and other, and followed my progress. Each time we talked I felt there were kernels of wisdom there; things I had not thought of before. A survey of my core values has helped remind me about where I am headed in life and how to change course if necessary. I recommend Michele as a life coach for both men and women as she is intuitive, helps one strategize and develop tactics, and as she is someone who can help you see the broader picture of your life when you might be bogged down by the daily details.”
Barbara Coleman
Manager of Graphic Design at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

“I was struggling with a job search. I contacted Michele who quickly helped me realize that I was wrestling with a broader issue – where did I want to be (geographically). She guided me through a solid decision-making process about relocation and then suggested presenting my current employer with a business case as to the mutual benefit of allowing me to relocate my job as well. I am now happily living and working (same employer) in the DC area!”
Lisa, Senior HR Executive

“Working with Michele helped me to take my vision for growing my business to the next level — reality. Michele asks powerful questions, and answering them has pushed me to get off my butt and create a cohesive action plan that builds on my strengths, has already uncovered new products and services to offer my clients, and balances ‘business’ with the rest of my life.”
Sally (business owner)

“When I first came to Michele I was at a personal crossroads. While I loved my marriage and my career and my life in general, I wasn’t happy; and had no idea how to get out of the funk. Michele helped me to recognize what was going well in my life, what wasn’t going quite so right. She offered perspective that good friends or family couldn’t give – because she came to me as an unbiased observer of my life. With her guidance, I began to recognize small triumphs, and how important those little victories are towards greater self-worth. She let me discover and explore my faults and pitfalls in a safe way, and how best to deal with them (and use them to my advantage). I can honestly say that I am better for having known Michele, that she was a positive force in my life.”
Colin (business owner)

“Michele gives me honest, non-judgmental feedback. Whether we have talked about career issues or more personal matters, I can count on Michele to give me a new, fresh perspective. With the life she has lived, she completely relates to me and my experiences and gives me great insight. I really enjoy having Michele on my team.”
Shelby (business owner, community leader)

“My sincere gratitude to Michele for continually helping me focus on the minute details where I seem to be stuck at that given moment. She has a rare talent in helping others accept those “stuck” spots yet identifying what it is that makes us most uncomfortable with them. Since she’s coached me, she has helped me identify those spots and turn them into positives.”
Betsey, (small business executive)

“I experienced immediate reception and understanding in just minutes with Michele. Her coaching took me to my own sense of acceptance and capability, which I had been blocking, creating a stagnation in moving forward in my career. Michele is an accomplished life coach and offers unlimited compassion along with her experienced and intuitive coaching skills.”
Ellen (divorced empty-nester, starting a new career)

“Being with Michele is like being with your best friend, your sagest advisor and the mother you wish you had, all rolled into one. She creates a safe space and has the uncanny ability to make anyone feel at ease. I would trust her with anything and anyone.”
Nerissa (professional musician)

“After a decade as the Executive Director of a multi-million dollar international association of chief executives, I decided it was time to move on. I needed new challenges and solid advice on pursuing a new career path that would meet my needs on both professional and personal fronts. During this critical transition time, Michele has been an important part of my journey. She has helped me to focus my priorities, leverage my strengths, and understand how to handle my weaknesses. She has an intuitive ability to ask the right questions and get directly to the heart of the matter.”
Wendy (association executive in transition)

“Thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement. I’ve truly enjoyed working with you. I am so excited about the opportunities ahead of me and feel that I’m able to face them with openness and confidence. That is something I wouldn’t have been able to do 6 months ago. You have helped me through so much and I wouldn’t be in such a great place in my life right now if it weren’t for your guidance.”
Jen (recently divorced, new job)