People Problems Are Slowing You Down. Let’s Fix Them Before They Derail Your Growth.
Bad hires, team misalignment, and unclear leadership are more expensive—and more common—than most growing companies realize.
If you’re a founder or SMB leader trying to scale, chances are you’ve already felt the drag from: Hiring that doesn’t stick | Team tension that no one wants to name | Leaders who are struggling to keep up.
These are symptoms, not root causes.
I help you diagnose what’s really going on—and fix it fast—so your business can scale with clarity, confidence, and the right people around you.
When People Struggle, Business Slows. And the Costs Add Up—Fast.
Bad hires tank morale. Misaligned teams stall progress. Ineffective managers create confusion no one has time to clean up.
It’s not just frustrating—it’s expensive:
A poor leader can cost your business $120K+ per year
A bad hire? 3–5x their salary
And turnover, missed goals, and team friction? That’s your momentum bleeding out.
Here’s the truth:
What looks like a people issue is usually a strategy issue wearing a name badge.
You don’t need another training module—you need a diagnosis. Let’s fix what’s actually broken, not just the symptoms.
The Business Health Diagnostic
Uncover the real reason your people problems are costing you time, money, and momentum.
Think of it as a strategic consult for your leadership, team, and hiring systems—with a doctor’s precision and zero fluff.
In just 60 minutes, we’ll pinpoint the hidden friction behind stalled growth—whether it’s leadership gaps, hiring misfires, or team dysfunction—and prescribe a smarter path forward.
Hiring misfires? Team tension? Weak leadership? Culture chaos?
You bring the pain. I’ll bring the prescription.
Not sure yet? Schedule a Free Clarity Call
The 4 Root People Problems Killing Your Growth (and How to Fix Them)
Whether you’re leading a startup or an established small business, these are the real reasons your team’s stalling, your leadership’s stressed, and your growth feels harder than it should:
Hiring misfires that cost you time and cash
Team tension that drags down speed and trust
Managers who are overwhelmed or ineffective
Culture breakdown that no one knows how to name
I help you diagnose the real root cause and then prescribe exactly what your business needs to get back on track.
Hiring Clarity
Stop guessing. Start hiring right.
Prevent mis-hires and align talent to your business goals with a diagnostic that cuts through the noise.
Team Alignment
If working together feels like pulling teeth, something’s off.
Uncover the tension blocking communication, slowing decisions, and derailing trust—then fix it before it festers.
Leadership Performance
Good people don’t stick around for weak leadership.
Help your managers lead smarter, coach with confidence, and drive performance—without constant hand-holding.
Culture & Engagement
You can’t afford quiet quitting, burnout, or team apathy.
Pinpoint what’s draining engagement and rebuild a culture that actually motivates your people to show up and deliver.
Not sure where to start?
These quick diagnostics show you exactly which people issue is costing you most, and what to do about it first.
A Proven People Strategy Framework to Fix What’s Stalling Your Growth
Most SMBs and scaling teams try to solve people problems with surface-level fixes like another hire, another team meeting, another one-size-fits-all training.
But if you don’t get to the real root cause—whether it’s misalignment, mis-hires, or messy leadership—the same issues keep showing up.
Here’s how I help you diagnose and solve what’s actually slowing your business down—so it stays fixed.
People Strategy Services That Actually Solve Your Hiring, Team, Leadership and Culture Problems
Training that sticks. Strategy that scales. Support that drives results.
Whether you need smarter hiring, stronger managers, or real solutions to team friction, I deliver targeted, practical support that reduces drama and fuels growth—fast.
From private workshops to strategic planning and leadership consulting, here’s how we can fix what’s actually slowing you down.
Leadership, Hiring, and Team Workshops (Tailored for Growing Companies)
When your managers are struggling, everything suffers—performance drops, communication breaks down, and good people start checking out.
And yes, your customers notice.
That’s why my workshops are focused, fast-moving, and built to solve real problems quickly. No fluff. No group hugs. Just practical tools your team can actually use.
These are private, hands-on sessions tailored to your team—with actionable takeaways, mindset shifts, and skills they can apply immediately. Available virtually or in-person. (Travel fees may apply.)
Half-Day: $3,000
Full-Day: $5,000
PI workshops require an active Predictive Index license (invoiced separately).
Popular Topics Include:
Interviewing, onboarding & terminations
Coaching, feedback & performance conversations
Team dynamics & collaboration
Transitioning from peer to manager
Perfect for startups, scaling teams, or any company tired of watching performance stall while the people stuff gets ignored.
People Strategy Planning for SMBs and Scaling Teams
If everything feels urgent and nothing’s working, I’ll help you cut through the noise and build a smarter, actionable people plan.
Whether you're scaling, restructuring, or trying to resolve ongoing people tension, I help you cut through the noise and create a smarter plan you can actually execute.
One-time or multi-session plans available
Add-on implementation support or retainer options offered
Ideal for founders, execs, and scaling teams who are tired of spinning their wheels and ready for a smarter, clearer people plan that actually gets executed.
Strategic Consulting & Leadership Support for Founders and Teams
You don’t need more advice—you need a strategic partner who can help you lead through the mess.
I provide experienced, practical support to founders and executives who want to make better people decisions and lead with more clarity. Think of it like having a trusted advisor who helps you make better people decisions and lead with more clarity; without adding another full-time role or more noise.
Flexible retainers available for short-term or ongoing support
Includes advisory, facilitation, and leadership guidance when it matters most
Best for founders and execs who don’t need more noise—they need a trusted partner to help them lead through it with clarity and confidence.
Ready to Finally Make Your People Strategy Work?
Scaling shouldn’t feel this painful.
If you’re facing hiring headaches, leadership burnout, or constant team tension—you’re not alone. Let’s get to the root of what’s slowing you down.
Not sure where to start? Get a Business Health Diagnostic
Know what kind of support you need? Book a Consult to scope It
From People Problems to Performance Breakthroughs
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"Michelle’s guidance gave our executive team the clarity and alignment we didn’t know we were missing. As a result, we’re not just communicating better - we’re aligned, decisive, and making smarter hiring choices that reflect our values and goals.
Jaidin McCann, Co-Founder & Chief People Officer
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"Michelle gets the job done with strategy, clarity, and results. If you're serious about improving your most valuable asset - your people - work with Michelle."
Nick Strozza, CEO
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"Michelle helped me improve my leadership and team communication in ways that immediately made a difference.Her insights helped me gain greater self-awareness, spot blind spots in our team, and start building a more cohesive and successful work environment.
Lei Meng, Director of Project Management
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“Michelle understands the art and science of human performance improvement, relates well to organizational leadership and is a partner in problem solving and solution development.”
Mitch Bienvenue, Director for Small Business Development
Fix the Leadership, Hiring, or Team Problems Slowing You Down
If hiring misfires, leadership breakdowns, or team tension are draining your time, money, or momentum—now is the time to act.
You’ve seen what’s possible with the right people strategy
You know delays only get more expensive
Let’s get to the root of what’s not working and fix it before it stalls your next stage of growth.
Need a fast, focused solution?
Want clarity on where your business is bleeding time or money?
Take the 4 Killers of the Bottom-Line Check
Not sure what’s right for you? Let’s talk.