Michelle Braden, PhD, PCC, MCEC

Michelle Braden, PhD, PCC, MCEC has over 14 years of experience in executive coaching and leadership development. Michelle is currently the President/CEO of MSBCoach, where they have been since 2007. In addition to their role as President/CEO, they also serve as an Executive and Leadership Coach at the company.

Michelle has also worked as an Adjunct Faculty and Certified Coach at the Center for Creative Leadership since 2012. Michelle is also an Executive Coach at AIIR Consulting since 2019.

In terms of certifications and association memberships, Michelle is an Advanced Certified Associate and Advanced Certified Partner at Emergenetics International since 2010. Michelle is also a Member/Contributor at Forbes since 2016.

Michelle has experience working with the Mandela-Washington Fellowship - Young African Leaders as an Executive Coach from 2016 to 2021. Michelle also served as a Member at the Mentors Guild, a community of executive coaches and management consultants, from 2014 to 2021.

Additionally, Michelle has served as a Leadership Board Member at Building Goodness Foundation since 2011 and as an Executive Coach at The Honor Foundation from 2017 to 2019. Michelle was also a member of the Small Business Advisory Board at Virginia Chamber of Commerce from 2012 to 2016.

Michelle Braden, PhD, PCC, MCEC completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Lee University from 1986 to 1990. Michelle then pursued a Doctorate of Philosophy in Leadership and Management from Trinity, completing their studies in 2017.

In addition to their educational background, Michelle Braden obtained a number of certifications throughout their career. Michelle became a Team Effectiveness Survey Certified Practitioner from AIIR Consulting in February 2022. In May 2021, they obtained the Coaching Mindset Index certification from AIIR Consulting. Michelle Braden earned the Master Certified Executive Coach designation from the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches in January 2021. Michelle also became a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation in February 2020.

Furthermore, Michelle Braden has acquired several additional certifications. Michelle obtained the Hogan certification from Hogan Assessment Systems in December 2018. In March 2017, they obtained the Total Strength Development Inventory certification, and in September 2016, they obtained the Emotional Intelligence - Learning in Action certification. Michelle Braden became an ACC (Associate Certified Coach) through the International Coaching Federation in October 2015.

Moreover, they obtained the TED* Certified Coach certification in April 2012. Additionally, Michelle Braden has acquired expertise in various assessment tools and methodologies, including the 360 Leadership Assessment and Benchmarks 360 Suite. Michelle has also obtained certifications in areas such as Change Style Indicator, Conversational Intelligence, Corporate Coach You, DISC - Advanced Certified, Emergenetics International - Advanced Certified, Executive Coach, and Firo-B. However, the specific institutions or months and years of completion for these certifications are not provided.