Michelle J. Bourassa is a professional coach for individuals and groups ready for change. She facilitates success by encouraging others to stretch themselves, focus on their goals and not settle.

Michelle's coaching philosophy is centered around the belief each of us needs someone to believe in us, someone who will see the good in our efforts and not judge us.  We need someone to encourage us to answer, “What if I succeed?” not “What if I fail?” 

She holds a Master of Science from Antioch University New England and is a member of the International Coach Federation and the Society for Human Resource Management.  Michelle serves on the Board of Directors for Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention (MCVP) and is a member of MCVP's Governance Committee.

Her coaching experience includes working with individuals to:

• Create a personal strategic plan 
• Achieve balance between obligations and managing change
• Develop a career transition plan
• Map out a professional or academic project plan
• Organize work into a manageable system