Leadership Coach / Consultant / Keynote Speaker / Behavioral Scientist

I’m Michaela Simpson

I have a passion for pushing the limits of leadership and organizational excellence. My journey, from earning my doctorate at UC Berkeley to guiding cross-functional teams through complex change, centers on one guiding principle: empowering people to achieve remarkable outcomes. I focus on designing scalable processes, unlocking untapped potential, and creating experiences that inspire growth and drive impact. Welcome to my corner of the web. Let’s transform tomorrow, today.

Redefine Possible. Transform Potential.

The Focus of My Work

Working at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and organizational transformation, I empower leaders, teams, and organizations to move beyond patterns that limit their potential and achieve extraordinary results.

Services

I help individuals, teams, and organizations navigate change and unlock new possibilities. Together, we’ll design strategies and solutions that empower you and fuel meaningful growth. Expand each section to learn more about my offerings.

  • Leadership Coaching That Transforms

    Unlock your extraordinary potential through a unique coaching approach that integrates cutting-edge neuroscience with deep business acumen. I partner with Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, accomplished scholars, creative artists, and innovative leaders to break through limiting patterns and rediscover their innate wisdom.

    What Makes This Different: My evidence-based methodology fuses scientific rigor with artistic sensitivity, translating neurobiological and psychological insights into practical strategies that create breakthrough results. Whether you're navigating complexity, leading transformation, or seeking to amplify your impact, I help you achieve renewed clarity and purpose.

    For Leaders Ready To:

    • Transcend conventional leadership boundaries

    • Navigate complexity with revitalized perspective and intention

    • Break through limiting behaviors and unlock natural insight

    • Rediscover their innate wisdom and achieve extraordinary outcomes

    Specialized Expertise Areas:

    • C-Suite executives and senior leadership teams

    • Leaders in transition navigating career pivots

    • Women in leadership seeking to amplify their impact

    • Emotional intelligence and mindfulness-based leadership

  • Strategic Partnership for Organizational Excellence

    I collaborate with organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, to tackle their most complex challenges through the powerful intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and business strategy. My consulting approach empowers organizations to excel in performance and collaboration while building cultures where innovation thrives.

    Core Focus Areas:

    • Enhancing collaboration among global teams

    • Leading large-scale organizational transformations

    • Mitigating bias in performance management systems

    • Harnessing AI systems to increase employee engagement and productivity

    • Creating thriving work environments that attract and retain exceptional talent

    Specialized Expertise: As a thought leader in the Future of Work, neurodiversity, and inclusive leadership, I advise top executives on adapting to change and cultivating leadership cultures that promote growth and innovation.

  • Inspiring Presentations That Drive Lasting Change

    My engaging and dynamic speaking style consistently captivates audiences, inspiring them to embrace new perspectives and breakthrough approaches. I deliver keynote presentations that translate complex insights into actionable strategies for immediate implementation.

    Speaking Expertise:

    • The Future of Work and organizational transformation

    • Neuroscience-based leadership strategies

    • Neurodiversity and inclusive leadership

    • Cross-cultural team dynamics and global collaboration

    • Adapting to change and thriving through uncertainty

    Audience Impact: I inspire visionary leaders who seek to redefine what's possible in their fields. My presentations combine scientific rigor with practical application, ensuring audiences leave with both renewed perspective and concrete tools for transformation.

    International Reach: With my multicultural background and global perspective, I effectively connect with diverse international audiences, navigating the complexities of cross-cultural communication and leadership dynamics.

  • Custom-Designed Programs That Catalyze Growth

    Passionate about learning and development, I design tailored programs that foster leadership potential and create transformational learning experiences. My approach revolutionizes how organizations develop leaders and build cultures of excellence.

    Program Highlights:

    • Evidence-based methodology integrating neuroscience, psychology, and creative arts

    • Custom learning experiences that catalyze organizational transformation

    • Cross-cultural leadership development for global teams

    • Neurodiversity and inclusive leadership training

    • AI-enhanced leadership development initiatives

    Global Perspective: Operating between the United States and Europe, with fluency in English and German (and advancing proficiency in Dutch and French), I bring sophisticated cross-cultural insights to leadership development. This international lens proves invaluable for organizations navigating global business dynamics and multi-layered team relationships.

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