Michele Smith, MHA, PCC
I work with leaders who have reached a point where what used to work isn’t working anymore, or who realize they haven’t had a clear path to get where they want to go. Whether you have led by gut and grit or relied on systems that now feel "off," I help you move past resistance to gain clarity, strengthen your presence, and lead with confidence in even the most complex environments.
My work is fueled by the vision that when perspective shifts, leadership sharpens, teams align, and results follow. I believe in the principle that if you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change. As the founder of **Better Possibilities, LLC**, I bring nearly 2.5 decades of business acumen rooted in healthcare finance and enterprise improvement systems. This background allows me to understand the high-pressure, metric-driven world my clients inhabit, ensuring our work is as practical as it is transformative.
Today, I blend that strategic business insight with deep mindset work, integrating a unique toolkit—including Lean methodologies, AI-based leadership support, and mindset coaching—to help my clients clear the subconscious roadblocks that hold them back from their next evolution. This holistic approach is designed for the high-achiever who feels stuck despite their outward success. We don't just look at the systems around you; we look at the internal operating system that drives your decision-making, your influence, and your resilience.
In my practice, I find that many leaders are operating on autopilot, utilizing strategies that were effective at a mid-management level but are insufficient for the complexity of executive leadership. I partner with you to interrupt those patterns. By applying Lean principles to leadership behavior, we identify the "waste" in your current approach—whether that is mental friction, lack of clarity, or misaligned team dynamics—and replace it with streamlined, intentional action. We explore the intersection of your professional goals and your personal values to ensure your growth is sustainable.
My experience in healthcare finance taught me that sustainable improvement requires both technical precision and human-centered leadership. I bring that dual focus to every coaching engagement. We will work together to build your "Leadership Toolkit," incorporating everything from executive presence and influential communication to the mental resilience required to lead through uncertainty. This ensures that as your responsibilities grow, your ability to remain grounded and effective grows along with them.
Beyond one-on-one coaching, I am the host of the **Leadership Sound Bites** podcast, where I step into the room with other leaders to surface and share practical, real-world insights for the modern leader. This platform allows me to engage with a wide variety of perspectives, keeping me at the forefront of the challenges facing today’s executives, from navigating AI integration to fostering psychological safety in high-stakes environments. It is this constant evolution and curiosity that I bring back to my clients.
Whether I am coaching a senior executive through a high-stakes transition or helping a technical manager bridge the gap to influential people leadership, my focus remains consistent: helping you achieve your goals without losing yourself along the way. True leadership isn't about sacrificing your well-being for results; it's about evolving into a leader who can achieve both with confidence and clarity. Together, we will ensure you are fully prepared for your next open door, equipped with the presence and the perspective to lead with lasting impact.
