Internationally recognized business advisor Michelle Payne turned to coaching after more than a decade of executive leadership in the retail industry. At Gap, Inc., Macy's West, Wet Seal Inc., and Limited Inc., Michelle headed up teams as large as 1000-plus. Michelle knows how to get to the top. She's passionate about helping others understand their power and apply it to achieving their goals.
For more than a decade, Michelle has coached executives across the U.S., in the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and Switzerland. Her strong sales background enhances the value of every coaching engagement. Michelle's clients have been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Smart Money Magazine, Shape Magazine and other local publications.
Michelle was named a Premier Coach by eWomen Network, an organization of over 5,000 members and selected as a member of the West Coast coaching "Dream Team" 2002 tour led Laura Berman Fortgang - sponsored by the International Coach Federation.
Michelle also co-founded A Hand UP Coaching, an international non-profit organization that arranges coaching partnerships for women in need (affiliated with Dress for Success Worldwide and sponsored by AT & T Wireless).
Her professional memberships include: International Coach Federation, National Association of Women Business Owners and Coach U.