I believe there's a reason the word business begins with "B-U". Your business should be an expression of who you're really here to be. The problem is, when you've experienced trauma or been on the receiving end of constant criticism, it's unlikely that you'll be expressing your truth at all. And that means you'll be attracting all the wrong people into your community!
A few years ago I was running a 6 figure visibility coaching business from a tropical island while I world schooled my children. It took me 6 months to build to that level, but when my 12 year marriage ended and I found myself as a single mother, life took me on a downward spiral. I got sick. One of my closest friends died. I found myself in a horrifying situation with my children and I stopped focusing on my business. Without that focus it died. For the past 5 years, I'd been focused on running a 6 figure online visibility coaching business from a tropical island paradise while world-schooling my 2 children.
I had it all. The husband, the kids, the sunshine, the infinity pool, 2 full-time housekeepers, a masseuse, a gardener, a personal assistant and a few very close friends. I felt fully supported and also, fully expressed.
Thousands of people had gone through my visibility challenges, learning my unique process and getting truly mind-boggling results.
My community was thriving and I was seeing the impact of my work in an up close and personal way. It was the most incredible time.
And then, within the space of a few short months my husband announced he was leaving me for another woman and my 12 year marriage ended. Soon after that, one of my dearest friends passed away from breast cancer and I found myself at the beginning of a downward spiral, on my own, lost and bewildered with two heartbroken children to take care of by myself.
I had always been the main breadwinner but I began to question my value. I mean, my husband left for another woman. What was wrong with me? Why did God choose to take my friend away from me at a time like this when I needed her more than ever? Was I being punished for something?
I quietly spiralled into depression but kept putting on a brave face for my children and my dad who was worried about me becoming a single mum in my 40's. I felt like such a failure. Life wasn't meant to be like this. Especially not at my age!
In this vulnerable state, I was wide open. I made some really bad choices and trusted the wrong people which ended up with me being subjected to more criticism than I had ever known in my life and gradually, I became someone else. I stopped getting visible because it didn't feel safe for me anymore. I stopped posting content. I stopped showing up. And I let my business (and my purpose) slowly wind down.
Of course this only added even further to my lack of self belief. It was brutal. I was now a single mother of three children. I felt isolated and afraid and as I moved into peri-menopause with a young baby and two tweens, exhaustion and overwhelm became my constant companion. I felt a long, long way away from the woman who had achieved all her dreams just a few short years before.
When We Reach our "Criticism Threshold" It Makes Us Shut Down and Hide Away from The World. But I Know a Short Cut Back! Post Traumatic (Business) Growth!
The people I am here to work with have :
Been through a LOT and found a way through to the other side.
They know how to make it easier for others to navigate those challenges and
They have a dream to build a business around it.
There is so much power in the story of your life up to now but if you feel shut down and as if you are hiding, I want to invite you to do a little experiment with me. If you give me 15 minutes of your time every day for at least the next 8 days I believe I can help you find yourself and why you're really here. Bit of a bold claim I know... but try me!
"Michelle saw something unique in my message when I didn’t even think I had anything original to say. She helped me design and fill my first ever live event with just 6 weeks of our first meeting - it generated 6 figures, and in my FIRST YEAR as a mentor I made £1.2million! I highly recommend working with Michelle if you want to bring your big vision into reality."
“Michelle’s work is spectacular. She is so gifted.”
"Michelle is amazing at what she does. Just hire her!"
FREE : Download my Activation Audio & Daily Tracker and Discover
a Pathway Back to Your Power (and a Thriving Business)!
What You’ll Get out of It:
✔ See your (true) self - maybe for the first time ever.
✔ Understand why you're really here.
✔ Identify the story that will connect most deeply with your audience and set you apart as an authority.
✔ The proven systems that have helped my clients turn their stories into over £9 million in sales and make an impact without burnout.
✔ How to transform the way you see yourself so you can speak, write, and show up with clarity and confidence.
Who This Is For:
✔ Coaches who want to use their personal story to grow their business and attract their ideal clients.
✔ Speakers who are ready to create talks that inspire, engage, and
move audiences to action.
✔ Authors who are looking to write books that not only sell but also build their personal brands and businesses.
✔ Anyone who has been through something they KNOW can help others.
✔ Anyone who feels shut down but knows they have a transformational business inside them!
Why This Approach is Different:
This isn’t just about storytelling—it’s about unlocking the full life-changing potential of your story and turning it into a focused, profitable, and impactful brand. Whether you’re just starting or looking to level up, I’ll show you how to create clarity, momentum, and results—fast.
“Your story is more powerful than you realise. It’s the key to creating the impact, freedom, and abundance you’ve been dreaming of. In this masterclass, I’ll show you how to break through the noise, connect with your audience, and finally build the life and business you’ve always wanted. If I can do it with the limited time and energy I’ve had, so can you!”
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It's free and you'll start to see what's possible when you step into the power of your true story.