Coaching That Honors the Whole Leader
Deepen your impact. Sustain your wellbeing. Lead with clarity and care.
You care deeply about your work—your team, your mission, your community. But somewhere along the way, your own fulfillment got lost in the demands of leadership.
You’re not alone.
At Jonlieu, we believe leadership growth shouldn’t come at the cost of your wellbeing. That’s why our coaching supports you from the inside out—honoring both your inner world and your outward impact.
Whether you're navigating a transition, leading a team through change, or simply ready to grow with more confidence and purpose, coaching creates the space to pause, reflect, and move forward intentionally.
Coaching for Nonprofit & Education Leaders
Leadership coaching designed for your real-world challenges—and your deeper purpose.
With over 30 years of experience in education and mission-driven leadership, Michelle brings a grounded, practical, and deeply human approach to coaching.
As a credentialed coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), she upholds the highest standards of ethical, effective coaching—centered around you as a whole person.
You’ll find support in navigating:
"You already have the capacity. My role is to help you unlock it—and align it with the life and leadership you want."
----Michelle Watson-Grant
Jonlieu's Coaching Approach: Thoughtful, Structured, Transformational
The 5C’s Coaching Process™: A pathway to clarity, growth, and sustainable change.
My work is guided by a proven, personalized coaching process:
Our coaching engagements abide by the standards and principles outlined in the Code of Ethics of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
The Think. Be. Do.™ Coaching Model
Sustainable leadership begins within.
It starts with self-awareness—and grows through intentional action.
The Think. Be. Do.™ Model supports nonprofit and educational leaders in moving from insight to impact. It offers a grounded, practical framework to help you lead with purpose, clarity, and confidence—especially through moments of transition, growth, or realignment.
This is leadership from the inside out—anchored in who you are and how you want to show up for your team, your mission, and yourself.
Coaching That Meets You Where You are
Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why I coach through a strengths-based, values-centered lens—with specialties that reflect the realities of leading in education and nonprofit spaces.
Leadership can feel isolating—especially when you're managing change, supporting others, and trying to stay grounded yourself. Coaching offers a space to pause, reflect, and move forward with clarity and support.
Leader Wellbeing
Strengthening emotional resilience, energy management, and self-trust
Team Leadership
Enhancing trust and collaboration across teams
Life Transitions
Navigating role changes, professional crossroads, or new seasons of purpose
Each coaching relationship is customized and rooted in the Think. Be. Do.™ model—so you can lead with insight, alignment, and intention.
Coaching Options
Flexible pathways that meet you where you are.
We offer coaching for:
Individual Leaders
One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals, transitions, and growth edges.
Leadership Teams
Coaching that strengthens cohesion, trust, and clarity for greater collective impact.
Peer Groups & Cohorts
Group coaching experiences that build connection, reflection, and shared learning among leaders.
Each engagement is custom-designed and grounded in evidence-based practices that support deep transformation—not quick fixes.
Is Coaching Right For You?
You're likely in the right place if you're:
Let’s Begin With a Conversation
You don’t have to do it all alone. Coaching offers a space to pause, reflect, and grow—intentionally.
Ready to explore what’s possible for you or your team?
Let’s talk about where you are, what you’re hoping for, and how coaching can support your next chapter.