Are You Tired of Hiding From Your Own Potential?

If you’re a driven professional but frustrated by how often you hesitate, you’re not broken - you’re standing at the edge of your next level.

Your future isn’t waiting for perfection, it’s waiting for you to make a decision.

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I work with high-performing women to build mental clarity, raise their internal standards, and follow through on what actually matters.

My coaching blends proven leadership principles and personal development techniques with a direct, focused approach that prioritizes action over noise.

You’ll get the depth and structure of classic high-performance training, paired with clear expectations, honest feedback, and a no-BS style that is fully invested in your growth.

We move with intention, build momentum, and create progress you can actually sustain.

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Work With Michelle

You don’t need more inspiration. You need structure, accountability, and follow-through.

These ways of working together are designed for high-performing women who are ready to get clear, strengthen how they lead themselves, and take decisive action that creates momentum and progress that actually lasts.

1-on-1 Coaching

For high-performing women who are ready to stop circling and start leading.
This is focused, direct coaching designed to strengthen your mindset, clarify your priorities, and take decisive action. We cut through mental noise, break patterns that hold you back, and build a leadership approach that supports real growth in both life and business.

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Leadership Training

For teams and organizations that want more than surface-level development.
Through customized workshops, multi-session engagements, and in-depth leadership programs, I help leaders at every level strengthen communication, raise accountability, and improve performance. The work is practical, direct, and grounded in real leadership behavior.

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Keynote Speaking

Keynotes that don’t just inspire, they shift how people think and act.
Every talk blends real-world leadership experience with clear, actionable takeaways. Audiences leave with perspective, language, and next steps they can immediately apply so momentum doesn’t fade when your event ends.

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I’m Michelle Gruening - a leadership coach for high-performing women who are ready to stop hiding from their own potential.

With over 20 years of experience leading elite teams at organizations like Walt Disney World, Starbucks, and a global SaaS company, I understand what it actually takes to raise performance, build discipline, and lead with intention.

My work blends proven leadership principles with real-world experience, delivered through a direct, no-BS coaching style. I help women clarify their direction, cut through the patterns holding them back, and develop the mindset and habits required for meaningful, sustainable success.

Whether I’m coaching 1-on-1, leading leadership training, or speaking on stage, my work has one purpose: to help you get out of your own way, make cleaner decisions, and step fully into the leader you already know you’re capable of being.

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What clients and audiences are saying:

  • Real Transformation, Real Results

    Working with Michelle was one of the most important turning points in my journey as an author and entrepreneur. When I met her, I was stuck in indecision and perfectionism. Within our first session, she helped me see exactly where I was holding myself back and offered the clarity and permission I needed to move forward.

    Michelle has a remarkable gift for supporting female entrepreneurs. She sees your potential, names the truth with compassion, and helps you move past the fears that keep you small. If you are ready for real transformation, she is the coach you want in your corner!

    Renee King, Canvas Interiors; Author of Fractal Courage

  • Engaging and Actionable Frameworks

    “Michelle has a gift for making big ideas feel totally doable! The examples in her talk were real and relatable. If you’re growing a business or just navigating a new season in life, Michelle’s framework is GOLD! She’s the kind of speaker who makes you laugh, reflect, and leave with actual tools to put into action!”

    Lizzy Moffett, Lizzy Moffett Designs

  • Practical + Transformative Guidance

    “I have been so lucky to work with Michelle Gruening over the last year and a half. From the very first session, Michelle created a warm, welcoming environment that made me feel comfortable and understood. Her approach is compassionate, yet highly practical—helping me uncover behaviors about myself while giving strategies to achieve my goals.

    As a small business owner, it is so nice to have someone in your corner to listen, question and devise a plan. Changing thinking patterns and actions is difficult enough to do by yourself, but to know you have another viewpoint is so amazing! Whether it was goal-setting, time management, or overcoming self-doubt, I always left our sessions feeling like I had a clear path forward.

    My time with Michelle is invaluable and has gotten rid of stressful situations that I found myself in over and over. I have received such great support and am continuing to grow, both personally and as a business owner.”

    Renee Johnson, Orangetheory Fitness Franchise Owner

  • 5x Business Growth

    “Earlier this year I decided to invest in myself. Michelle is worth every penny. My personal growth this year has been extraordinary and it has spilled over into every part of my life, even my business. I have grown my client base five times what it was this time last year. And the best part is, I can handle the growth because I have grown personally. I’ve become stronger in boundary setting, self-awareness, and goal accomplishing. I’m so thankful for her.”

    Lisa Leanne, Owner of Esthetics with Love Salon and Spa

  • Increased Confidence + Productivity

    “MG Coaching has been such an asset to my business journey. Michelle is knowledgeable, professional and truly cares about my growth as a business owner. She has guided me through the peaks + pits of entrepreneurship, while providing me with the proper tools to move forward in the future. Michelle has pushed me out of my comfort zone (many times) both personally & professionally by encouraging me to set goals and hold myself accountable, all while being intentional and enjoying the process of entrepreneurship. My confidence is at an all-time high because Michelle has helped me develop skills to help take my business to the next level. My profits + productivity have grown so much over the past year and that is truly a reflection of MG Coaching’s guidance and support.”

    Katy Brosious, Owner of King Interior Designs

  • Reclaimed Control + Focus

    “Working with Michelle has been extremely transformative and restorative for how I view myself and the world around me. After enduring some major life changes, I no longer viewed myself as the person in charge of my life. I didn’t feel confident in my choices and I felt stuck and ambivalent about my next steps. Michelle met me without judgment, listened to me, and guided me through understanding what I really wanted out of my life. Having accountability with other people who are aspiring to improve themselves offers comfort and reassurance that I am making progress. Now, I’m pursuing a career path that I want, I’m setting boundaries, and I’m focused on self-care. It’s been a 180 from how I started the year!”

    Chauntée Clark, Fintech + Risk Management Consultant

  • Personal and Professional Focus

    “I joined MG Coaching looking for professional growth and training. Not only did it deliver on that promise, but it also exceeded my expectations. Michelle's coaching has helped me find my focus both in my personal and professional life. I better understand my strengths and how to use them. I feel supported, heard, and challenged to always take the next step in my journey for growth. This has been a reset for my frame of mind and my vision. I feel more at peace and centered, which has allowed me greater growth both personally and professionally. I would strongly recommend MG Coaching’s training to anyone who is looking for growth, guidance, and support in any facet of life.”

    Stephanie Arthur, Creative Works

  • Clarity + Systems Implementation

    “Between her hearing my words and repeating them back to me so I slow down and hear myself, books she’s recommended, the accountability, and mindset shifts that were so necessary, my mindset has made a huge change. She’s helped me hone in on and implement systems that I desperately needed, and she’s helped me see what I need and what I actually don’t.

    She’s one of the reasons I’m still an agent and a successful [real estate] agent. I truly can’t recommend her enough. I cant imagine anyone working with her who doesn’t improve and reach their goals. She really is that good!”

    Ruthie Graham, eXp Realty

  • Prioritized Energy + Growth

    “MG Coaching’s training is not just a conversation, there is work every week to push ourselves, our boundaries, and grow our skills and mindset for our growth journey. We are held accountable for doing the work and I have more focus and clarity across the important things, and I know where to place my energy.”

    Shawn Hackett, Capabilities Lead + CRM at Conagra Brands

Working with me is simple.

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Step One

Book A Discovery Call

We’ll cut through the noise and identify what kind of support actually fits: leadership training for your team, 1-on1 coaching for you, or a keynote that challenges and equips your audience. This conversation is about clarity, direction, and making an intentional choice about what’s next.

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Step Two

Choose To Take Action

Clarity means nothing without a decision.

This is where you stop hesitating, commit to a direction, and raise the standard for how you show up. Once the path is clear, we get to work on focused, aligned, and momentum-driven.

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Step Three

Deliver With Impact

Growth doesn’t happen by accident.

It happens when you stop spinning and start executing. With the right guidance, you’ll see measurable progress, stronger leadership, and results you can’t ignore.

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