Guiding you through challenges with strategy, support, and soul.

My Business Coaching Background

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I’m glad you’re here. I’m here to help you nurture your current business and optimize its growth.

With over 28 years of professional experience, I thrive as a cross-functional team player focused on creating win-win opportunities for stakeholders. This collaborative approach has led to long-term relationship satisfaction, business growth, and financial success for my clients. My specialties include:

  • Family Business Dynamics

  • Professional Coaching

  • Alternative Dispute and Conflict Resolution

  • Start-Up Ventures

  • Complex Corporate Collaboration

  • Global Communication and Negotiation

  • Program and Business Development

Before pursuing my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, I specialized in Business Development and organizational growth for small to midsize companies in the Healthcare Technology and Life Sciences sectors. My projects have involved partnering with mid- to large-sized pharmaceutical companies on innovative behavioral health adherence, compliance, and patient education programs. Additionally, I have worked with family businesses to maximize talent and implement change strategies. I also facilitated and mediated collaboration between a city developer and local residents to implement a flagship organic landscaping program that has evolved from the pilot phase to an ongoing community practice.

I hold an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University, along with a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Additionally, I am certified in Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. I am also a member of the Chicago Chapter of Conscious Capitalism, and also a certified coach with the and member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

  • "We worked on programs that were the first kind in our field. As innovative and expensive programs, they were especially challenging to gain acceptance and implement on such a large scale within the company. Michelle’s exceptional communication and negotiation skills enabled her to deliver cross-functional value, and align special interests with decision makers in marketing, trade, agency, and vendor constituents. She handled complicated and stressful situations with grace and ease. She was diligent in her communication, incorporating feedback, and adapting accordingly…She is someone I lean on for solid, objective, and insightful advice…She is a seasoned executive with tremendous life experience, creative intelligence, excellent interpersonal skills, and a sincere interest in helping others. These qualities, and her other unique attributes, such as her unwavering optimistic and positive outlook, set Michelle apart in a crowd."

    — T. C., Health Outcomes Research

  • “I have the utmost respect for Michelle Kane. I have worked with her in several capacities throughout the years. Michelle has always exemplified professionalism, thoroughness, fiscal responsibility, courage, strength, compassion, and dedication to each and every endeavor while making it seem effortless and fun. She has a way of making everyone feel special, regardless of their position. Michelle is willing to take risks and lead, even while maintaining a conservative approach to a business venture or project. Her versatility allows her to excel in multiple capacities and in multiple environments. Michelle has an uncanny ability to forge new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Any company, endeavor, or project she chooses to apply herself to, will consider her a most ultimate asset. Without reservation, and with great distinction, I highly recommend Michelle.”

    — L. L., Principle Partner

  • “Words like professionalism, honesty, and principled all instantly come to mind when describing Michelle Kane’s work ethic. Add integrity, reliability, and loyalty, and you scratch the surface of what it’s like to have Michelle on your corporate management team. Besides possessing the education and skill sets of her profession, Michelle has a winning attitude that embraces all challenges and encourages collaboration. The phrase “team player” is often over-used but Michelle is truly that. She draws the best out of every person, promotes talent and shares successes. She is organized, efficient, extremely competent and intelligent, and has an excellent rapport with people in all walks of life. Without reservation, and with great pride and honor, I highly recommend Michelle for any position or endeavor that she may seek to pursue. She will be a valuable asset for any organization.”

    — S.T., CFO

  • “Michelle is a consummate professional. While I always found her to be extremely knowledgeable and a passionate believer in her product, it was obvious to me that she cared about the end user… She is a very hard worker and tremendously dedicated, quite conscientious and extremely diligent in following through on the smallest of details. She is also very capable of seeing the “big picture” and really understands the nature of her business and its future potentials, as well as the field in general.”

    — Dr. R. G., Physician Advisory Board Member

  • “…As our service represented a new paradigm to physicians, there were considerable hurdles to overcome. Michelle did an excellent job of understanding the needs of our target audience, the capabilities of our service, and marrying the two to the mutual benefit of all…She is intelligent, insightful, and a very articulate communicator. She is fastidious in preparation and in follow through. I have nothing but praise for her ability to deal with the tactical situation at hand while remaining very aware of the strategic intentions of the company’s management team.”

    — J. B., President and Founder

  • "Michelle is a smart and driven master at multi-tasking. She is bright, energetic, fair and creative. Her open friendly style helped her quickly connect with new clients. Michelle is a superb sales executive and can convince just about anyone to join her journey. Michelle never meets a stranger she doesn't win over and always has a kind word and a smile for all."

    — D.W., Senior Director of Business Development

  • “Michelle’s strongest attributes are her positive personality, ability to accurately communicate with people from all walks, her intense loyalty and dedication, leadership, mission accomplishment, and work ethic, high morals, and integrity….On the administrative side, Michelle has total fiscal responsibilities and meets or exceeds all deadlines. She’s extremely punctual and always is prepared. Michelle documents very accurately and completely.”

    — D.K., Director

  • “Michelle always put 110% in any project she was working on. She is someone who can quickly assess a business need and quickly provide solutions that make sense.”

    — M. C., National Sales Director