Solving the people problems that stall business growth.
I’m Michelle Arentz, Your Workforce MD. I help founders, executives, and growing teams fix what’s not working in hiring, leadership, or internal dynamics so you can lead smarter, scale faster, and move forward with confidence.
Meet Michelle Arentz, Your Workforce MD
Growth stalls.
Leaders get frustrated.
Teams break down.
And no one’s quite sure why.
It’s not because you don’t care.
It’s because no one ever showed you how to build the people part of your business on purpose.
That’s where I come in.
I’m Michelle Arentz, Your Workforce MD.
I work with founders, SMB leaders, and executive teams who are tired of guessing, rescuing, and reacting—especially when it comes to hiring, leadership, team dynamics, or culture.
Most of my clients think they’re struggling with surface issues like bad hires, team friction, or underperforming managers.
But the real issue is what’s been left unspoken: fear, shame, and avoidance around the people part of the business.
I help leaders break that cycle.
No judgment. No jargon. Just sharp strategy and straight talk that fixes what’s really slowing you down.
As the founder of Strategic Talent Rx, I diagnose what’s really going on underneath the surface.
Then I help you treat it: with tools, training, and truth-telling that create real change.
Together, we stop the friction, build the trust, and finally unlock the performance you’re paying for.
Because once a leader takes ownership, everything gets easier.
You stop winging it.
Your team starts delivering.
And you finally get the business—and peace of mind—you’ve been working so hard for.
If you’ve ever felt like:
You’re paying full salaries but only getting partial performance
You keep hiring “good” people who just don’t click
You’re constantly stepping in to fix what your managers should be handling
Or your culture feels more accidental than intentional...
Then you’re not alone… and you’re not broken. You’re just overdue for a real people strategy.
My Mission
Businesses don’t fail because of bad ideas. They fail because of bad people decisions: misaligned hires, poor leadership calls, and team dynamics no one wants to deal with until it’s too late.
I’m on a mission to help growth-minded leaders spot those people problems early—before they stall progress, drain profits, or light fires you don’t have time to put out.
Every strong business should have:
The right people in the right roles
Leaders who lead (not just coast or perform leadership)
A culture that actually fuels performance, not drama
Because when you and your people thrive, your business does too.
And yes, it really is that simple. That doesn’t mean it’s easy (but it’s so worth it).
My Background
I specialize in solving the workforce problems that scaling businesses and founder-led teams face—before they cost you money, momentum, or your sanity.
With 20+ years in workforce development, I’ve helped everyone from scrappy startups to post-M&A enterprises tackle the people challenges that quietly kill progress: bad hires, misaligned leaders, cultural chaos, and team dynamics no one knows how to fix.
I’ve built leadership programs, overhauled hiring strategies, coached execs through messy growth phases, and helped entire teams move from barely functional to high-performing. Bottom line? I help you scale without the growing pains.
Why leaders trust me:
✔ I bridge the gap between HR, leadership, and strategy—because people problems don’t fix themselves.
✔ I provide no-fluff, no-BS workforce solutions—because leadership is already hard enough.
✔ I’ve walked the talk—as a founder, a strategist, and someone who knows what it’s like to lead in the messy middle.
My Core Values
These aren’t just professional principles. They’re how I actually show up and do the work.
GROWTH
Success starts with you and your people.
Great businesses don’t happen by accident (nor should the look like they’ve been in one).
I help you level up your people strategy so you grow smarter, faster, and with less friction.
CREATIVITY
Solving problems is what I do.
If traditional approaches worked, you wouldn’t be here.
I challenge the status quo to uncover smarter, better solutions.
LEARNING
No growth without learning.
Leadership isn’t about knowing everything. Leadership is about learning, adapting, and leading smarter along the way.
AUTHENTICITY
BS belongs in a barn, not a business relationship.
I skip the corporate buzzwords and deliver direct, honest insight that helps you get the results you’re working hard for.
Scaling a business is hard. Doing it with the wrong people? Nearly impossible.
I help leaders scale smarter and without the workforce headaches.
My Clients
Scaling Startups & Founder-Led Businesses
Building strong leadership foundations and aligned teams for long-term traction.
Post-M&A Leadership Teams
Uniting teams and rebuilding trust after a merger or acquisition—fast.
Established SMBs & Executive Teams Fixing friction, strengthening leadership, and making smarter hiring decisions that support real growth.
My Vision
The best businesses don’t just survive—they thrive.
With strong teams, clear leadership, and smart strategy, I’m helping build a future where growth doesn’t come at the cost of burnout, chaos, or culture collapse.
Because success should come from people working well together, not from powering through dysfunction.
Case Studies
Read my case studies to see how I provide actionable workforce development insights for my clients.
What are we waiting for?
If you’re a founder, executive, or team leader feeling stuck in a tricky team dynamic, you don’t need to power through it alone.
I help smart leaders like you get to the root of what’s really going on and fix the friction that’s slowing your business down.
Book a free consultation with me now and let’s get you clear, confident, and moving forward with greater speed and focus.
