Michelle Bracy Medina
Career and leadership coach in Washington, DC
| Rate | $100 to $200 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposeMid-career and over 50New grads and studentsLeadership developmentAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Emotional intelligencePurpose and directionLife transitionsRetirement and midlife |
| Works with | Students, Professionals and Retirees |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
| Credentials | Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation; Coach U coach training; MA in Public Administration; Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach (EQi 2.0); Gallup Clifton Strengths, MBTI and Emergenetics certified; InsideOut Coaching facilitator |
Michelle Bracy Medina is a career, life and leadership coach in Washington, DC. She helps recent graduates, mid-career professionals and retirees who feel stuck find direction. She has over 20 years of federal, private and non-profit experience. She works as a Lead Leadership Development Consultant for a large health care organization. She has also held training and professional development roles at the FDA, the VA Office of Inspector General and the GAO.
What Michelle helps with
Michelle helps clients who feel stuck at a stage of their career and want a clearer path. She works on purpose, career options and next steps.
- Feeling stuck in mid-career
- Choosing a career path after graduation
- Exploring a second career in retirement
- Finding blind spots that hold you back
- Discovering your purpose
- Building on your strengths
Who Michelle works with
Michelle works with people at three main stages. These are recent graduates weighing career options, mid-career employees who feel stuck, and retirees exploring a second career. Her clients want to find direction and create the life they want.
How Michelle works
Michelle uses a strengths-based approach. She partners with clients to uncover blind spots and explore other options when they feel stuck. She is certified in several assessments, including Gallup Clifton Strengths, MBTI, Emergenetics and the EQi 2.0 emotional intelligence tool. She is also a certified InsideOut Coaching facilitator.
Background and qualifications
Michelle has over 20 years of federal, private and non-profit experience. She now works as a Lead Leadership Development Consultant for a large health care organization. Before that she was Associate Director for Professional Development at the Food and Drug Administration and Deputy Director of Training and Development at the VA Office of Inspector General. At the U.S. Government Accountability Office she was Mentoring Program Manager, Leadership Facilitator and Internal Coach. She holds a master's in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a bachelor's in political science from Howard University. She trained with Coach U and is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation.
Michelle Bracy Medina pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
She coaches from a career in federal leadership development, including roles at the FDA, the VA Office of Inspector General and the GAO.
Best for graduates, mid-career professionals and retirees who feel stuck and want a clear next step.
Michelle's rate sits within the range most career coaches charge ($82 to $185 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Michelle Bracy Medina charge?
Michelle Bracy Medina's rate is $100 to $200 per hour.
What does Michelle Bracy Medina help with?
Michelle Bracy Medina helps with feeling stuck in mid-career, choosing a career path after graduation, exploring a second career in retirement and finding blind spots that hold you back.
Is Michelle Bracy Medina certified?
Michelle Bracy Medina lists: Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation; Coach U coach training; MA in Public Administration; Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach (EQi 2.0); Gallup Clifton Strengths, MBTI and Emergenetics certified; InsideOut Coaching facilitator.
What kind of coaching approach does Michelle use?
She uses a strengths-based approach. She helps clients find blind spots and explore other options.
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