Jonlieu's signature logo and tagline that reads Think. Be. Do.

Live Well. Lead Well.

Leadership Coaching & Professional Learning for Nonprofit and Educational Leaders

Bridge personal fulfillment with professional impact—so you can lead with confidence, clarity, and care—especially through seasons of transition.

Live Well. Lead Well.

Leadership Coaching & Professional Learning for Nonprofit and Educational Leaders

Bridge personal fulfillment with professional impact—so you can lead with confidence, clarity, and care—especially through seasons of transition.

Live Well. Lead Well.

Leadership Coaching & Professional Learning for Nonprofit and Educational Leaders

Bridge personal fulfillment with professional impact—so you can lead with confidence, clarity, and care—especially through seasons of transition.

The Challenge Many Mission-Driven Leaders Face

You care deeply about your work, your team, and your mission.

But somewhere along the way, your own wellbeing slipped to the sidelines.

At Jonlieu, we understand the unique demands of leading in education and nonprofit sectors—where heart and hustle often take precedence over sustainability.

We’re here to help you lead differently.

With support that centers your With support that centers your wellbeing, strengthens emotional intelligence, and builds the resilience needed to navigate transitions with clarity and care.

Michelle, leadership coach for nonprofit and education professionals

Meet Your Coach & Partner in Growth

Hi, I’m Michelle—Founder of Jonlieu, Leadership Coach, Educator, and long-time champion of mission-driven leaders.

With over 30 years of experience—and a hard-earned lesson about burnout—I’ve learned that impact without wellbeing isn't sustainable.

That’s why I created Jonlieu:

To help leaders like you reconnect with purpose, navigate transitions with more ease, and lead in ways that feel aligned, grounded, and whole.

Whether we’re working 1:1 or in a team or group learning space—you can count on our work together to be grounded, growth-oriented, and guided by care.

How We Help You Grow

Think. Be. Do.

Our coaching and education offerings are designed to support your leadership from reflection to action—especially in moments of growth, challenge, or transition.

Nonprofit leader crafting resilience plan in a coaching session

Leadership

Coaching

Personalized 1:1 or team support that deepens self-awareness, strengthens emotional agility, and fosters aligned, sustainable growth.

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Leaders engaging in professional learning on emotional intelligence

Workshops &

Learning

Interactive, research-backed learning experiences that equip you—and your team—with tools for wellbeing, emotional intelligence, and resilient leadership.

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All services are grounded in principles from positive psychology and the International Coaching Federation’s Code of Ethics and standards.

Who We Work With

We partner with:

Emerging and mid-level leaders ready to grow with intention and integrity

Senior leaders investing in the growth and wellbeing of their teams

Mission-driven organizations navigating transition with courage and care

If you lead in education or the nonprofit sector and want to lead with more presence, purpose, and impact—you’re in the right place.

A Few Things We Believe

A walk through the forest symbolizing a leader’s journey toward clarity and confidence

Leadership is an inner game—self-awareness fuels strategy

Wellbeing is not a luxury—it’s essential for sustainable leadership

Real change happens when people feel seen, safe, and supported

You don’t have to choose between making a difference and feeling fulfilled

Let’s redefine leadership—together.

The Leaders Speak

I was apprehensive about the coaching process at first, but Michelle was very helpful in getting me to open up and reflect on my leadership qualities. With her assistance I was able to clarify my goals and create a path to successful leadership that aligns my vision and values.

Luz Angela S.

Nonprofit Leader

The Leaders Speak

Michelle's calm and steady demeanor coupled with her people skills ensured our ultimate success. She recognized "the whole educator" in us, guided, nurtured, and encouraged us to achieve to our fullest potential as a team.

Shawna Catlett

K-5 Team Lead

The Leaders Speak

I really enjoyed the reflective time with Michelle. She did great at asking open

questions, fostering reflectiveness and initiative. At times it was hard

to not ask her to tell me the answers. She provided me the opportunity

to be a better problem solver.

Jazmin M.

Nonprofit Leader

The Leaders Speak

Throughout my coaching sessions, I was provided the space and skills to grow personally and professionally. Dr. Michelle set a positive tone for our sessions and made sure that we felt like we were in a safe place during our discussion. It was almost therapeutic in a way, how she would listen unbiasedly and guide us to find solutions to our challenges. She pushed us to view our goals from a broader perspective to be sure to not limit ourselves.

Treasure W.

Nonprofit Leader

The Leaders Speak

Her ability to provide reflective questioning to dig deeper into certain assumptions or ideas made for an informative and helpful session.

Jerry G.

Nonprofit Leader

The Leaders Speak

Michelle led large groups of people in making tough decisions and despite the varying viewpoints (which could prove to be polarizing), she always proved to be masterful at finding productive outcomes for all. This comes from her tireless dedication to listening with purpose, considering and valuing every possible viewpoint, and having a thorough understanding of the work.

Helen Atkins

K-12 Director

The Leaders Speak

I was so impressed with what we were able to accomplish in a short amount of time with Michelle. She helped us clarify our organizational vision, articulate our theory of change and find measurement tools that will help us accurately share the results of our programs. Throughout the process, I found Michelle to be insightful and an excellent group facilitator with a talent for asking good questions, listening well and bringing out the best thinking from a team. I highly recommend Michelle and look forward to working with her again!

Lynn Weller

Development Manager

The Leaders Speak

Michelle's superb interpersonal skills were crucial to our success; she always made everyone feel comfortable and appreciated.

Dr. Fabiola Villalobos

Educator & Program Evaluator

The Leaders Speak

I quickly discovered that Michelle needed to lead us through our planning sessions. I appreciate how she methodically led us through the process and kept us on track and focused on our goals. Not only did we create long and short-term goals, but she helped us create realistic steps to achieve and measure set goals.

Charlotte White

Nonprofit Co-founder

The Leaders Speak

Michelle was patient and allowed me to work through issues and roadblocks on my own. She was very knowledgeable about the information she was teaching.

Anonymous

Nonprofit Leader

The Leaders Speak

Michelle's attention to detail and ability to build cross functional teams helped all stakeholders take advantage of new resources to stay connected and align communication channels.

Dr. Daniel Curry-Corcoran

Senior Consultant

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Whether you're seeking coaching for yourself or professional learning for your team, we’re here to support your leadership journey—especially in moments that matter most.

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