Michele Bridges
Springfield,MO
Summary
Experienced Executive/Leadership Coach, Trainer, Facilitator and Speaker skilled in empowering leaders and teams to harness strengths, cultivate essential skills, and foster collaborative work environments. Certified ICF-ACC Coach and Certified Gallup Strengths Coach with expertise in guiding individuals towards achieving their full potential and proficient in developing comprehensive curriculum and delivering impactful training sessions to diverse audiences, while facilitating growth and driving positive change within organizations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive/Leadership Coach
Michele Bridges Coaching, L.L.C.
01.2024 - Current
- Executive/Leadership Coach, utilizing ICF-ACC and Gallup Strengths Coaching credentials to help current and emerging leaders recognize and develop their innate talents and abilities
- Experienced in working with teams to develop stronger bonds, deeper awareness of their team strengths and develop a common language based on values, mission and strategy
- Created team development opportunities like "Developing Your Leadership Team Language" and "Developing Your Conflict Intelligence"
- Managed multiple simultaneous coaching engagements while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols between clients.
- Collaborated with organizations to implement leadership development initiatives, driving positive change within their teams.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions aimed at strengthening communication skills, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem-solving techniques.
- Delivered engaging presentations at industry conferences and events, showcasing expertise in the field of leadership development.
- Enhanced client leadership skills by conducting personalized coaching sessions and providing actionable insights.
Master Trainer/Product Development
Great Game of Business
01.2014 - Current
- Master Trainer, certified to deliver training in Great Game methodology (Experience the Game, Basic Financial Literacy and MiniGames, Leading the Game and Recognition, Appreciation and Rewards) as well product development, group facilitation and various speaking engagements
- Facilitated trainings with companies across the world, both in person and remote, with group sizes ranging from 10-750 people per session
- Honored with speaking opportunities at regional and national conferences including NCEO and The Great Game Conference, as well as Keynote opportunities with organizations like Ryan Lawn and Tree.
- Worked with The Great Game training team to update and relaunch the basic financial literacy curriculum
- Worked with SRC/Great Game product development team to create Leading the Game curriculum
- Developed the newest Great Game offering: Recognition, Appreciation and Rewards: Putting the Heart into The Game
Contributing Partner
Strata Leadership
11.2016 - 08.2024
- Certified to deliver training sessions in the C3 Concept topic (Character - The Key to Success) and other topics that included: Building Teamwork, Building Trust, Communication & Listening Skills, Generational Differences at Work, Dynamic Leadership, Setting & Reaching Goals, Stress Management, Time Management, and Fixed and Growth Mindset
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership and Organizational Development
Saint Louis University
St Louis Missouri01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Business
Drury University
Springfield, Missouri01.1987
Skills
- Energetic Speaker/ Facilitator
- Authentic Communicator
- Team builder
- Professional Developer
- Curriculum Developer
- Performance Improver
Certification
- International Coach Federation Certified Coach, IFC-ACC
- Gallup Strengths Certified Coach,
- Certified DISC Personalities Facilitator
- 5 Languages of Appreciation at Work Facilitator Certification
- Brand Ambassador 1 Program, Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute
Timeline
Executive/Leadership Coach
Michele Bridges Coaching, L.L.C.
01.2024 - Current
Contributing Partner
Strata Leadership
11.2016 - 08.2024
Master Trainer/Product Development
Great Game of Business
01.2014 - Current
- International Coach Federation Certified Coach, IFC-ACC
- Gallup Strengths Certified Coach,
- Certified DISC Personalities Facilitator
- 5 Languages of Appreciation at Work Facilitator Certification
- Brand Ambassador 1 Program, Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute
Master of Arts - Leadership and Organizational Development
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Business
Drury University
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