Purple Engine
Coaching & Consulting

Coaching You Toward Confidence

Michelle Gilbert

Hi, I’m Michelle — Welcome to Purple Engine

Need a Career Jumpstart?

With more than 30 years of experience helping professionals like you develop, grow and succeed, I understand the challenges of feeling unsure, unconfident and uninspired in your career.

Whether you’re a recent grad, new leader, seasoned executive or anywhere in between, I can coach you in building a life and career that nurtures your talents, eases your fears and empowers you to succeed.

If you want more for yourself, sometimes all it takes is a little jumpstart.

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Public Speaking Holding You Back?

Public speaking, as well as presentation and communication skills, are important for any and all career stages — whether you’re talking to a crowd of hundreds from a stage or two on a video call.

Building upon my experience training corporate colleagues, I can work with you or your team to increase your mastery and comfort with public speaking and presenting.

Discover how to communicate with charisma and power.

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A Bit About Myself

I’m Michelle Gilbert. With more than three decades of experience in public relations and corporate communications, I’ve turned my passion for helping others into a fulfilling career as a certified career development and executive coach and communications consultant.

Now, my purpose is simple — I help people to build a life and career filled with meaning and purpose by coaching them on how to identify and achieve their vision.

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What People Say About Me

“Michelle’s approach to mentorship and coaching has been truly life-changing for me. What sets Michelle apart is her unique method of enabling individuals to find answers within themselves. This empowering approach has helped me unearth solutions to various personal and life challenges, fostering a sense of self-reliance and confidence. Her knack for asking the right questions and guiding one through a process of self-discovery is remarkable and rewarding. I wholeheartedly recommend Michelle Gilbert to anyone seeking guidance and coaching in their professional or personal journey.”

— Patrick S.

“I enthusiastically recommend Michelle, an outstanding coach, whose thought-provoking questions have been instrumental in propelling me forward personally and professionally. Her authentic, down-to-earth approach fosters an environment of trust and growth. With her guidance, I’ve implemented impactful changes and witnessed remarkable progress. A true professional with a warm and relatable demeanor, she has been a catalyst for positive transformation in my life.”

— Rhonda G.

“We hired Michelle to help our team become more persuasive and confident with our presentation capabilities. Her insights were not only practical but also delivered with a genuine passion for empowering others. Bringing her authentic self, Michelle has an extraordinary ability to connect with her audience and make people feel comfortable. I highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking to enhance their presentation skills and increase their confidence in front of any size audience.”

— Kimberly K.

“Michelle is a genuine person who stands out for the value that she adds to all environments that she is a part of. She is well known for her incredible creative thinking, successful project implementation, positive attitude, intelligence, work ethic, flexibility, teamwork mentality and leadership. Michelle is a valuable asset and inspiration to all who have the honor of encountering her.”

— Theresa J.

“Michelle is a brilliant manager, PR pro and mentor all wrapped into one. During my internship with her, I felt incredibly lucky to learn from someone who has her years of savvy PR experience. Michelle is one of the strongest proponents for my career development, and I am grateful for the skills she has taught me. She is a person you can count on.”

— Richard D.

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