Meet Dr. Michele D’Amico
Dr. Michele’s Story
My Approach: Psychology Meets Leadership
Here's what I know: most workplace issues aren't business problems, but behavior problems.The challenges people try to solve with business solutions, like retention, communication, buy-in, motivation, and productivity, only improve when you find and address the behaviors driving them.
I've spent 16 years proving this is true. I hold a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, a Marshall Goldsmith Certification, and a CELC Executive Coach credential. But the most powerful training I have is from 16 years of sitting across from leaders and their teams, learning to spot behaviors that create dysfunction.
I've coached executives at Disney, Uber, Salesforce, and companies across entertainment, tech, financial services, and nonprofits…almost always by referral. I've worked with teams who couldn't collaborate, directors who didn't know they were the reason people kept quitting, and founders who couldn’t tap into their true power.
Every single time, the root cause was behavior.
When my clients have a problem nobody can solve, I use real tools, like assessments, 360s, and proven frameworks, but I pair them with clinical psychology and neuroscience, which is why outcomes last, in individuals and organizations. It’s about identifying and changing behaviors.
I'm direct, warm, and I hear things people aren't saying. I won't tell you what you want to hear, I'll tell you what you need to hear to reach where you want to be.
Find out if we’re a fit during a free, 30-minute consultation.
Why I Do This Work?
I've always been fascinated by human behavior—why people do what they do, what drives us, what holds us back. And I love watching what happens when leaders finally break through their own limitations. When a leader shifts, everything shifts. Teams perform differently. Culture changes. People stop leaving. The ripple effect is profound, and that's what keeps me doing this work.
I believe in ethical leadership, in leading with integrity even when it's hard, and in creating workplaces where people feel psychologically safe enough to do their best work. That's the kind of leadership that changes organizations—and that's what I help my clients build.My Credentials
PsyD in Clinical PsychologyMarshall Goldsmith Certified Coach (Stakeholder Centered Coaching)CELC-Certified Executive CoachCertified Human Rights Advocate (USIDHR)Nearly 15 years of experience coaching c-suite executives, business owners, and managers across the US and Canada
My Books
Lucent Leadership: The Psychology of Leadership That Inspires Your Best People to Stay
Dr. Michele D'Amico offers a practical, compassionate roadmap for building ethical leadership that lasts. With powerful reflection questions and actionable guidance, this book helps leaders lead well, even when it’s hard.
Whether you're new to leadership or navigating high-stakes decisions, this book will help you align your values with your voice, your actions, and your legacy.
Unmuted: The Cost of Silence and the Courage to Speak
What does it cost women when we stay silent? And what becomes possible when we finally find our voice? This book explores the unique challenges women face in finding and using their voices in leadership and in life—and the courage it takes to speak up when it matters most.