Michelle de Villiers
Executive Coach & advisor
Welcome to the world of self-coaching! I'm Michelle, an experienced career and executive coach with a passion for helping individuals navigate their own growth and development journeys. Over the years, I've honed my skills and expertise, developing a comprehensive self-coaching training program designed to empower individuals to unlock their true potential.
A Bit About Me
My coaching journey started over a decade ago, where I researched the intricacies of success and failure. Through my vast experience and understanding, I've discovered what sets individuals on the path to triumph and what obstacles hinder their progress. This knowledge has become the cornerstone of my coaching philosophy.
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When I'm not empowering individuals to achieve their dreams, you'll often find me immersed in the great outdoors, relishing an active lifestyle. I firmly believe that a balanced life is key to personal growth, and I draw inspiration from nature's beauty to enrich my coaching approach.
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As your coach, I am committed to guiding you on your self-coaching journey, providing the tools, insights, and support you need to take charge of your success. Let's embark on this transformative adventure together, unlocking your full potential and creating a future filled with achievement and fulfilment. Welcome aboard!
Coaching Profile
​Coaching Focus and Strengths:
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Michelle de Villiers demonstrates a deep commitment to fostering personal growth, leadership development, and holistic well-being in her coaching approach. With a strong emphasis on balancing professional and personal life, Michelle works with individuals to identify their strengths, manage stress, and overcome obstacles that impede their career progression. Her ability to guide individuals through complex interpersonal and professional challenges is evident in the tangible progress made by her coachees in areas such as delegation, communication, and work-life balance.
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Core Strengths:
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Holistic Development: Michelle integrates the six pillars of well-being—health, career, relationships, finance, intellect, and spirituality—into her coaching methodology, ensuring that her coachees focus on personal growth as well as professional success.
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Leadership Empowerment: Her coaching style is geared towards developing self-aware leaders who understand the importance of trust, transparency, and empowerment in their teams. She encourages leaders to foster environments of inclusion and collaboration.
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Work-Life Balance and Stress Management: Michelle is highly effective at helping individuals balance the demands of work and personal life, guiding them in managing stress, improving their well-being, and building sustainable habits for long-term success.
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Emotional Resilience and Relationship Management: Her strength lies in helping individuals navigate difficult relationships—both professional and personal—while maintaining emotional resilience and self-confidence. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, empathy, and understanding interpersonal dynamics.
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Coaching Style and Approach:
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Action-Oriented: Michelle guides her clients to set clear, actionable goals, particularly when it comes to leadership development and managing responsibilities. Her coaching encourages accountability and strategic planning, focusing on breaking down larger challenges into manageable steps.
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Personalized Support: Michelle tailors her coaching to the unique needs of each individual. Whether her clients are dealing with personal issues such as family stress or professional concerns like leadership development, she provides specific strategies suited to their circumstances.
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Long-Term Vision: She helps individuals align their personal and career goals, ensuring that they build sustainable strategies for future success. Michelle is skilled at helping coachees set both short-term and long-term objectives that contribute to overall life satisfaction.
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Outcomes of Michelle’s Coaching:
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Improved Leadership Skills: Many of Michelle's coachees have made significant progress in developing their leadership capabilities, particularly in delegation, communication, and managing team dynamics.
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Enhanced Work-Life Balance: Her coaching has led to improvements in work-life balance for several individuals, enabling them to better manage stress and prioritize their well-being.
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Personal Growth and Self-Confidence: Michelle’s coaching has helped individuals gain self-awareness, improve emotional resilience, and become more confident in handling personal and professional challenges.
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Career Progression: Coachees have expressed greater clarity in their career paths and leadership aspirations, with several participants actively working towards leadership roles or career transitions.