Ashley McDonell

Integrated her wisdom, clarified her gifts, and began creating the life of her dreams

“So often we allow ourselves to forget the value of being heard and listened to, with the full attention of another soul, while truly speaking from our heart. My experience with Michelle has reminded me of the importance of speaking my truth and being deeply listened to. There comes a time when we all need support on our journey; this isn’t a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. It’s a sign of truly understanding that on this incredible journey of life we are meant to be supported, encouraged, and loved. Being in a coaching relationship with Michelle reminded me of the value of support, encouragement, and partnership. She showed me what it is like to be listened to on a soul level with full attention and no judgment. She never showed up just to do her ‘work’ during our sessions; in fact, it felt as if she was simply showing up just to support me.

When I sought the support of Michelle as my Life Coach, I was at a unique point in my life where I was attempting to integrate the wisdom I had acquired…into a life that allowed for me to shine and use my gifts. Together we clarified just what these gifts were, we named them and we honored them, and then I got to work creating the life of my dreams. After having been coached, I started dedicating time to myself to explore who I am in a way that I had never experienced before.

Taking that time to explore myself, my needs, my deepest desires, and my pain brought me to a place of self-love and awareness that was unparalleled. This is the place where magic can happen! And I experienced, first-hand, where deep transformation takes place.

Working with Michelle reaffirmed my own power to create my life. She reminded me that I am a powerful creative force and she gave me the tools to practice being so. She allowed me to become aware of the subtle ways in which I had given that power away to circumstance, others, or society – and she helped me to reclaim my strength with grace. The coaching process invited me to step into self-exploration with love and playfulness, guided by Michelle’s intuitive and wise words, and I never felt alone on my journey. As my Coach, Michelle did an amazing job at helping me to feel at ease on my journey, to play with options, and ‘be’ in process. We created a relationship where we celebrated my life, its beauty, its complexity, and its difficulties with joy. Joy for the opportunity to explore together and joy for the fact that I was showing up every week to do the deep work necessary. This attitude of celebration is incredible and unique. Thanks to Michelle, I will always carry this with me!

I have so much gratitude for Michelle and the beautiful work she is doing in the world. She is an inspiration to her clients just by being herself! Michelle is a bright light and a beautiful person to have by your side on this journey. I truly believe everyone should have a Coach – its benefits are vast and many! Are you ready for positive change? Then I say: Get a Coach, feel that support, and start dreaming!”