Fix People Problems Before They Derail Your Growth
Bad hires, team misalignment, and unclear leadership cost scaling businesses more than they realize.
If you’re a growing SMB or startup founder trying to scale, chances are you’ve already felt the drag of people problems. Whether it's hiring that doesn’t stick, tension in your team, or leaders struggling to keep pace - these are symptoms, not root causes. I help you diagnose what’s really going on and treat it before momentum breaks down.
People Problems Are Business Problems and They’re Costing You Growth
Bad hires tank morale. Misaligned teams stall progress. Ineffective managers cause costly confusion.
It’s not just frustrating - it’s expensive:
A poor leader can cost your company over $120K per year
A bad hire can cost 3–5x their salary
Turnover. Missed goals. Lost momentum. It adds up fast
Here’s the truth: Most “people problems” are actually business strategy problems in disguise.
You don’t need another off-the-shelf training.
You need the clarity to diagnose what’s really broken and fix it with precision.
The Business Health Diagnostic: Get Clear on People Problems Before They Cost You More
Think of it like a strategic consult for your leadership, team, and hiring systems.
In just 60 minutes, we’ll identify what’s causing hidden friction, whether it’s poor leadership habits, hiring missteps, or team dysfunction, then prescribe the most effective fix to move forward.
🔍 Hiring misfires?
💥 Team tension?
⚠️ Weak leadership?
You bring the pain. I’ll bring the prescription.
Not sure yet? Schedule a Free Clarity Call
4 Root People Problems That Derail Growth and How to Fix Them
Whether you're scaling a startup or leading an established small business, the problems below are the ones slowing you down most:
🚫 Hiring misfires
⚡ Team tension
🧠 Weak or overwhelmed managers
😬 Culture breakdown
I help you diagnose the real root cause, then deliver targeted solutions that get your people—and your momentum—back on track.
Hiring Clarity
Stop guessing. Start hiring right.
Use a diagnostic built to prevent mis-hires and align talent to real business needs.
Team Alignment
Working together shouldn't feel like pulling teeth.
Uncover the tension that's blocking communication, slowing decisions, or damaging team trust & fix it fast.
Leadership Performance
Good people under bad leadership won’t stick around.
Help your managers lead with clarity, coach with confidence, and drive performance - without chaos.
Culture & Engagement
You can’t afford quiet quitting or burnout.
Understand the root of disengagement, reduce quiet quitting, and build a culture that retains and motivates your people.
Not sure where to focus first?
These pinpoint which people problem is costing you most and where to start fixing it.
A Proven People Strategy Framework to Improve Hiring, Leadership, and Team Results
Most SMBs and growing teams try to fix people problems with surface-level solutions… another hire, another team meeting, another one-size-fits-all training.
But if you don’t address the real cause of team friction, hiring misfires, or leadership breakdowns, the same problems keep coming back.
Here’s how I help you diagnose and solve what’s actually slowing your business down.
People Strategy Services That Actually Solve Hiring, Team, and Leadership Challenges
Training that sticks. Strategy that scales. Support that gets results.
Whether your business needs smarter hiring, stronger managers, or better team dynamics, I deliver targeted solutions built to reduce friction and fuel growth - fast.
From workshops to strategic planning to fractional people leadership support, here’s how we can work together to fix what’s actually slowing you down.
Leadership, Hiring, and Team Workshops (Tailored for Growing Companies)
When your managers are struggling, performance stalls. Communication breaks down. People get frustrated, or quit. Your customers notice.
My workshops are focused, practical, and built to solve real problems quickly.
Private sessions tailored to your team, with real-world skills, mindset shifts, and action-ready takeaways. Available virtually or in-person (travel fees may apply).
Half-Day: $3,000
Full-Day: $5,000
Actionable takeaways. No fluff. No filler.
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
People Strategy Planning for SMBs and Scaling Teams
When everything feels urgent and everyone has an opinion, it’s hard to know what to prioritize.
That’s where I come in.
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
Strategic Consulting & Leadership Support for Founders and Teams
When you’re in charge, it’s easy to feel like you’re carrying it all alone. You don’t need more noise. You need a trusted partner who can help you lead through it.
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
Ready to Make Your People Strategy Actually Work?
Scaling shouldn’t be this painful.
If you’re facing leadership burnout, hiring roadblocks, or constant team tension - you’re not alone.
Let’s pinpoint what’s really going on and put the right fix in place.
Not sure where to start? Get a Business Health Diagnostic
Know what support you need? Book a Consult to Scope It
Results from Founders, Executives, and People Leaders Who Needed Real Support
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![Co-founder and Chief People Officer Jaidin McCann shares testimonial about leadership alignment and hiring clarity]()
"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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![CEO Nick Strozza testimonial on people strategy and results-driven consulting]()
"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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![Director of Project Management Lei Meng on improved leadership and team communication results]()
"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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![Mitch Bienvenue, Director of Small Business Development, shares testimonial on leadership strategy and human performance improvement support from Michelle]()
“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 Costing You Time and Money
If hiring misfires, leadership breakdowns, or team friction are draining your time, money, or momentum—now’s the time to act.
✅ You’ve seen what’s possible with the right people strategy
✅ You know how costly delays can be
Let’s treat the real problem before it gets worse.
Ready to fix it fast?
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.