Expertise got you here.

Lasting leadership requires more.

Michelle Cantor

Leadership & Team Development

With more than 25 years of experience, I've helped individuals, teams, and organizations strengthen how they lead, communicate, and work together.

VOLAR — verb, Spanish. To fly.

Flying isn't floating. It takes lift, direction, and something to push against. So does this work.

Coaching

One-to-one coaching for leaders at any level and any stage.

We start with how you show up — your behaviors, your strengths, and when they help or get in your way. Then we build the tools and techniques for the parts nobody prepared you for.

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Team Development

Assessment-based programs for teams that are technically excellent and functionally stuck.

Everything DiSC™. The Five Behaviors™. Multi-generational workforce. Busting Biases. Same problems as coaching, just at a different scale.

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One leader or an entire team.

Either way, it starts with a conversation.

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Client Testimonials

“Michelle Cantor is an exceptional executive coach who helps senior leaders stay aligned to organizational strategy while reinforcing the critical role that culture, personal brand, listening, and thoughtful leadership play in achieving business objectives. Her ability to listen deeply, ask insightful questions, and challenge conventional thinking enables leaders to sharpen their decision-making and maintain a growth mindset during periods of change and complexity. Through her coaching, executives gain greater self-awareness, strategic clarity, and the confidence to lead their organizations forward while continuing to grow professionally and personally.”

Debra Sell
Regional Vice President of Stores at Meijer
“We had not done a staff training encompassing everyone from C-Suite team members to facility staff before this time with Michelle. Many of these team members have never partaken in such a presentation before. The staff walked away from its interaction with Michelle feeling good about the time spent, the lessons learned and optimistic about how we could utilize the takeaways to further lift our community.”

Jason Plotkin
Executive Director, Temple Israel
After speaking with several coaches through a Ford-sponsored coaching program, I chose to work with Michelle, and it honestly proved to be one of the best professional development decisions I've made. Michelle has a way of asking questions that make you stop and think. More than once, I walked into a session convinced I understood a situation, only to leave looking at it completely differently. What stood out most was that she took the time to understand me, my goals, my strengths, and even some of my blind spots. Nothing ever felt like a canned program or a one-size-fits-all approach. I still find myself reflecting on lessons from our conversations and applying them in both my professional and personal life.

Jeremy Parsons
FSA Implementation Lead, Ford Motor Company
“Michelle’s facilitation empowered our staff by allowing this diverse group of people to work together to identify bottlenecks, agree on solutions, and implement the changes. Staff are now communicating more often and more effectively with improved accountability.”

Paul Blatt
CEO, Gesher Human Services
“Michelle was an amazing career advocate for me. Our meetings helped me distinguish how to communicate better and tap into my strengths. Her guidance has helped me land in a role that I thrive in. I continue to use the tools I learned to this day.”

Giuliana C
Instructional Developer, Ford Motor Company
"Michelle’s knowledge of the work, including meeting facilitation, strategic planning, and the all-around DEI space, has added tremendous value to our team. Additionally, she has demonstrated the right presence to lead amongst organization and sector leaders in our region."

Dustin McClellan
Founder & CEO, Pontiac Community Foundation
“Michelle is a tremendous asset to Living Arts. Her ability to synthesize information quickly and provide insightful suggestions has provided tremendous value. Her innate demeanor as a coach and mentor is palpable upon introduction. Michelle’s deep understanding of complex systems and people’s motivations are her “secret sauce.”

Alissa Novoselick
CFOO, Empowerment Plan (Former Executive Director of Living Arts)