Hi, I’m Michela. Your Business Navigator.
Every business owner has a vision — but Clarity, Structure, Strategy & Self Leadership determine how far that vision goes.
I partner with leaders at every stage of growth — from visionaries turning ideas into viable ventures, to solopreneurs ready to scale sustainably, to CEOs seeking freedom from the day-to-day so they can lead with confidence.
With 25 years of experience in strategy, leadership, and growth consulting, I’ll help you chart a clear roadmap that transforms your vision into measurable results.
Together, we’ll build a business that fuels your success and fulfillment — without chaos, and without sacrificing your wellbeing.
Where Are YOU On Your Business Growth Journey?
I am a Corporate escapee in transition. I have a business idea, but no business model or clarity yet. I need a simple, clear path to turn my vision into a viable business.
I am a new Entrepreneur. My business feels like a job. I want to work smarter, not harder. I have clients, but no scalable model. I need structure, systems and support to grow.
I’m a CEO of a small but growing company. I want freedom from firefighting so I can lead with vision.
I need to scale leadership beyond myself and develop my team.
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Recent blog posts
Top 3 Challenges Ambitious Women Business Owners Face
You’ve built something real based on your passion, smarts and grit. No doubt about it. As a result, you’ve got clients, credibility, and momentum. Amazing! But if you’re honest, your business still feels like a job you can’t step away from. Or if you’re like my client Mary, she was caught between two trapezes, the...
Your Next Level of Leadership Isn’t a Strategy
When you align who you are with how you lead, watch how your business rises to meet you. Let me explain. There comes a point on every leader’s journey when strategy isn’t the missing piece. I know that you’ve done the work. You’ve hit the milestones, created success, achieved what you set out to do....
Why Flatline Moments Can Be the Start of Your True Leadership
The other morning, a client reached out and said, “I just need an ear.” In a span of a few weeks, she had: Landed new clients… only for them to suddenly vanish. Learned her assistant was stepping away due to burnout. Contacted a lawyer to file for divorce. Prepared to bury her mother. All while...
The Truth About Becoming a Leader (that nobody tells you about)
We often think that leadership is something you’re either born with or not. That the “real” leaders have some kind of magic in their DNA… a natural ability to inspire, influence, and lead with confidence. While I do believe some personality types have natural leadership qualities, for most of us, leadership isn’t inherited. It’s a...
CLIENT RESULTS
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Pam Weiser
CEO, BE THE WISER
I had been struggling to gain traction in my business for the last couple of years. I felt stuck and not able to move forward. What I learned in the first 90 days was amazing! Now, I feel like I have good business foundations and can grow my business based on everything I have learned. I'm excited to take the next steps! I would highly recommend Michela for anyone struggling with taking their business to the next level.
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Ian Van der Loo
TEDx Speaker
Michela is an exceptional public speaking coach who played a significant role in shaping my TEDx talk. Her insightful feedback, strategic guidance, and genuine support greatly boosted my confidence and clarity. Michela has the powerful ability to quickly identify areas for improvement and provide actionable suggestions that elevate both message and delivery. If you're looking to become a more impactful and authentic speaker, I highly recommend working with Michela.
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Gary Schleifer PCC
PRESIDENT & CEO, PUBLISHER CHOICE MAGAZINE
We wanted to reach out to someone who would help us get clarity on our company's direction. That is what we received in working with Michela. Michela helped us mine our strategy vs our daily operations to map the plan for the next few years. We were listened to and kept on task to get the strategy done. We still refer to that work when we feel we are off course. It is the foundation of our growth plans. I recommend Michela as she listens deeply to her clients and brings her consulting and coaching expertise to the forefront in service of her clients.
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Kashaun Parker, ACC, MBA
RESILIENCY EXPERT, TRANSFORMATIONAL COACH, SPEAKER, AUTHOR
When I met Michela, I was in a place of sheer frustration with my progress in my business. I had gone as far as my analytical brain would allow and I needed strategy and structure. Michela entered my space of chaos and confusion with direction and focus to turn my business around. She has been the superpower I never knew I needed and my business is evolving because of her expertise! I have grown in the business space tremendously because of the partnership created with Michela.
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