Psychology-based Executive Coaching

Change the behaviors. Change your business.

As a clinical psychologist and executive coach, I reveal the behaviors behind communication, buy-in, and retention issues, and what hinders growth. Then, we create real, lasting change.

Psychologist Executive Coach

Every business challenge begins, and ends, with behavior.

That’s why new training programs, strategies, and consultants eventually fizzle.

They might address a business need, but they don’t change root behaviors—or offer systemic solutions. The business keeps suffering.

Over 16 years as a clinical psychologist and executive coach, I’ve learned to reveal behaviors that drive drama, dysfunction, and distrust, or hold people back. Only then can we move forward to solutions, like psychology-driven frameworks and strategies. Change finally lasts, within individuals and organizations.

Let’s find the behaviors behind your challenges, and solve them for good.

Changing behavior and outcomes at:

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Clinical Psychologist & Executive Coach

Meet Dr. Michele D’Amico

I've spent 16 years figuring out why talented people and good teams still end up stuck, misaligned, or driving each other crazy.

Before I became an executive coach, I earned my PsyD in Clinical Psychology. I've since added a Marshall Goldsmith Certification and a CELC Executive Coach credential, but I still think like a psychologist first. 

I use assessments, frameworks, and proven methods that many coaches use. The difference is I pair them with a clinical understanding of human behavior. 

That's why my clients at Disney, Uber, Salesforce, and dozens of SMB clients experience meaningful, lasting change in individuals and systems alike. 

If you’re ready for lasting change, let’s talk.

Psychology-Based Executive Coaching for Leaders

You've read the books, taken courses, and listened to your mentor’s advice.

Yet your confidence isn’t where you want it to be. You feel underestimated and invisible, even if you’re surrounded by indications of success.

This is exactly where I meet leaders and founders. I help you name what’s kept you stuck, then get out of it so you can succeed in your next role, chapter, or hard thing.

It’s a big change, one everyone will notice. And we can do it together.

How I Help Leaders and Founders

Women In Leadership

Are you ready to shatter the glass ceiling and fix the broken rungs that have been limiting your climb up the corporate ladder?

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The Founders Collective

A community mastermind for founders focused on leadership development, problem-solving, and growth. Limited to 10 members.

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Executive Coaching

For leaders and founders looking for personalized guidance. Customized monthly sessions, clinical debriefs, support between sessions, and much more.

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“I found Michele when I was seeking to jump-start my 10-year-old business after an unfocused ‘lull’ period. She’s a great reader of people, and she cuts through issues quickly.”

- Laura Nobles

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Working With a Psychologist Executive Coach

How We Work Together to Create Real Change

Step 1

Free 30-Minute Consultation

An honest conversation about what’s going on and if I’m a fit. Get answers, plus some free advice.

Step 2

90-Minute Clarity Session

We narrow in on specific challenges and raise solutions during a paid session. As a clinical psychologist, I hear what others don’t.

Step 3

Customized Program

I build a custom program for you or your team, then execute the program with detailed debriefs.

Step 4

Real Change

We achieve real, lasting change by addressing root behaviors and implementing neuroscience-backed solutions.

“If you are looking for clarity, a way to reframe an obstacle, and a path forward, I highly recommend Michele.”

- Alma Robles Apodaca, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, sHRBP

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