I am a Holistic Life Journey Coach, Author, and Founder of The Life Strategies — a structured coaching and curriculum platform equipping individuals and families to navigate life transitions with resilience, clarity, and purpose.

I specialize in guiding adults through complex seasons of change — including caregiving, retirement transitions, health resets, and identity shifts — helping them move forward with confidence and steady direction.

In addition to my work with adults, I created The Life Strategies Kids, a character-based learning platform designed to help children build kindness, confidence, and practical life skills from an early age through stories, lessons, and family-centered activities.

At the core of my work is a simple belief:

Life transitions require clarity, not chaos.

My Professional Background

With over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, analytics, project management, and content development across technology, education, and faith-based nonprofit environments, I bring operational discipline and systems thinking to personal growth work.

My professional background includes:

• Strategic planning and program coordination
• Reporting and data analysis
• Process improvement and workflow organization
• Translating complex information into practical action steps
• Supporting clients and teams in fast-paced environments

Earlier in my career, I also worked in the Office of Career Development at Sacred Heart University, where I supported students navigating career planning and professional preparation.

This foundation allows me to approach life transitions not only emotionally, but strategically — because growth requires structure.

My Experience Supporting Children and Families

My work with children and families has grown naturally out of both faith-based service and life experience.

Over the years I have:

• Taught Sunday School and Church School at the preschool and elementary levels
• Served as a classroom support volunteer
• Helped chaperone activities and trips at the junior and senior school levels
• Supported young people navigating educational and life decisions

These experiences, combined with my broader work in life transitions, inspired the creation of The Life Strategies Kids, where children are introduced to the same character principles and life skills that guide adults through life’s seasons.

My Lived Experience

My work is rooted in lived experience as well as professional expertise.

Caring for my Mom during the final season of her life required navigating medical decisions, emotional strain, role reversal, and grief with clarity and composure. That experience reshaped my understanding of strength, responsibility, and grace.

It became the foundation of my memoir, “The Day The Music Stopped,” and deepened my calling to support others walking through caregiving transitions and major life shifts.

Life transitions are not abstract concepts for me.

They are seasons I have walked through personally, and navigated intentionally.

How I Work

Life transitions are not just emotional — they are strategic.

They require:

• Clear decision-making
• Healthy routines
• Defined boundaries
• Renewed vision
• Practical next steps

My coaching provides structured frameworks, practical tools, and measurable action steps so clients can rebuild confidence and restore steady rhythms in their lives.

As a soon-to-be NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, I integrate evidence-informed wellness principles to support sustainable growth in mind, body, and spirit.

I do not offer quick fixes or motivational encouragement alone.

I equip individuals with systems and steady guidance so they can navigate change with clarity and purpose.

Every season of life requires strength.

I help you build it.

Michelle