ABOUT MICHELE
For decades she pioneered. Now she partners. There's a difference, and that difference matters.
From Pioneer to Partner
For years, Michele was the pioneer — forging new territory in leadership in business, non-profit and ministry spaces, creating opportunities where none existed. From boardrooms to international settings across four continents, she often broke new ground.
What no one tells you about being a pioneer: it can be lonely.
Her greatest breakthroughs never came from what she accomplished alone. They came through people who chose to walk beside her — a teacher who called her to a higher standard, a coach who saw potential she couldn't yet see in herself, a mentor who was simply, steadfastly for her.
“That's when I understood: my richest experiences weren't meant to be hoarded. They were meant to be shared.”
Today, she's the investor and partner — walking alongside leaders and organizations as they discover what makes them uniquely powerful. Creating space where transformation happens together. Where people feel truly seen, heard, and championed as they step into who they're meant to be.
"Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person they are almost indistinguishable."
David W. Augsburger
“What sets Michele apart is her ability to create a space where you can be completely authentic. She understands that our stories, experiences, and cultural contexts matter. Rather than making assumptions, she listens deeply, asks thoughtful questions, and helps you uncover your wisdom and strengths already … within you.”
— Tanisha, Pastor, Non-Profit founder
“Sessions with her are direct, grounded, and deeply valuable — I leave with more clarity and connection to my own identity than when I walked in. As a business owner with many responsibilities, I'm grateful to have someone invest in me that way.”
— Stephanie, CEO & CO-Owner, COBUILD Construction
“Michele creates an incredibly safe, grounding space. Working with her feels like hitting the pause button on a chaotic week; she is deeply attentive, personable, and incredibly easy to talk to. She will hear you and welcome you to come as you are.”
—Christian K, Non-Profit Leader
EDUCATION
— Master's Degree, Executive Coaching & Consulting — Concordia University, Townsend Institute
— Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications — University of California at Berkeley
— International Coaching Federation, ACC Certification
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
— The Flourish Collective, Co- Founder & Current Executive Director, 6 years
— Young Life: Local + Senior International Director, 18 years
— Small Business Owner
— Community Education non-profit founding Board Member, International Non-Profit founding board member
La Questa is the name of the street where Michele and her husband Tony lived for twenty years — where they raised their sons into men, hosted countless gatherings, welcomed people in, and did their own deep learning and growing. It was a place of hospitality, transformation, and belonging.
La Questa Global reflects all of that. The quest. Because that's what we're all on — a sacred search to become who we were meant to be, to use our gifts in ways that matter, to create the kind of flourishing this world needs.
Be who you are meant you to be and you will set the world on fire. — St. Teresa of Avila
These aren't policies. They're promises.
How We Show Up
01. Welcoming
Every person and team we work with deserves to feel that our time together matters. We bring our whole selves to this work — and we want you to leave every conversation with a sense of hope and the deep knowledge that you are valued.
02. Curious
We approach you and your story with genuine curiosity and zero judgment. We’re not here to tell you what to think or feel — We’re here to wonder alongside you, ask better questions, and help you discover what's already true within you.
03. Humility
Your life is uniquely your own. We won't presume to know what you're experiencing — We seek to understand it. Your needs always come before our agenda.
04. Present
When we're together, we’re fully there. I pay attention to everything — your words, your energy, what's said and what isn't. I prepare before every session so I can show up centered and ready to give you our best.
05. Trustworthy
Everything shared in our work together stays between us. Full stop. We’re committed to creating a space where you can come exactly as you are — no performance required.
06. Honoring Cultures
We honor, learn from, and celebrate the richness that different cultures, stories, and perspectives bring.
Our Commitments to You
— Our work begins with a clear agreement — so you always know what to expect.
— Your privacy is sacred. All records are held in the strictest confidence.
— Your best interest is our highest priority — always. If this work ever stops serving you, you are free to say so.
— We welcome people of all cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds. This is a space for everyone.
— We will represent our qualifications and experience honestly.
— We are committed to our own ongoing growth as coaches.