Build Careers Aligned with Your Strengths

Science-based assessments help you gain the clarity and confidence to move forward.

Cultivating Careers, Navigating Growth

Career clarity rooted in assessments and delivered with intention

I believe that every person has been given unique strengths, talents, and a purpose worth discovering. Too often, people choose careers based on what they think they should do instead of what allows them to thrive. They feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next.


I've spent my career helping people navigate uncertainty. From serving in the U.S. Army, to guiding veterans through higher education, to coaching individuals through career transitions, my mission has remained the same: listen first, understand the whole picture, and help people move forward with confidence.


You'll work through a structured process that includes science-based assessments such as MBTI, Hogan Assessments, and Forced Choice Analysis so you can make decisions grounded in self-awareness rather than guesswork.


Because finding the right career isn't about finding any job. It's about discovering the place where your strengths, values, and purpose come together.

Career Transition Coaching

Personalized guidance helps you identify roles that align with your strengths and professional aspirations.

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Resume and LinkedIn Profile Optimization

Present your experience and accomplishments in ways that resonate with hiring managers and recruiters.

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Interview Preparation and Coaching

Develop the confidence and strategies needed to communicate your value during every conversation.

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Executive and Leadership Coaching

Refine your leadership approach and prepare for the next level of professional responsibility.

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Career Transition Coaching

Personalized guidance helps you identify roles that align with your strengths and professional aspirations.

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From solider to civilian

Cultivating careers, navigating growth


How Coaching Unfolds

You'll know what to expect at every stage. Each engagement begins with a discovery conversation to determine fit and clarify your objectives. From there, a tailored coaching plan is developed based on where you are and where you're headed.


Sessions are scheduled at your pace and delivered in the format that works best for you. Whether you prefer virtual meetings or face-to-face conversations in a relaxed public space, the structure adapts to your needs. Assessment results are reviewed together, and action steps are documented so you can track progress and stay focused.


Services are designed to support a range of professional transitions and growth areas:


  • Career transition coaching that connects your background to opportunities in new fields or industries
  • Job search strategy and professional development to streamline your efforts and sharpen your positioning
  • Career planning and goal development that turns broad ambitions into actionable roadmaps
  • Specialized veteran career services through the "From Soldier to Civilian" framework, helping military professionals translate their experience into civilian roles


Ready to map out your next chapter? Start with a free discovery call to see how coaching can bring focus to your career planning.

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Navigate Your Next Professional Chapter

Career coaching designed to match your values, personality, and long-term goals.

A Foundation Built on Experience and Service

Career Solutions By Michelle, LLC was founded by Michelle, a U.S. Army veteran, career strategist, and higher education professional with a background in leadership, finance, workforce development, and career readiness. Her work is informed by years of helping individuals prepare for professional transitions and build sustainable career paths.


The business is grounded in dependability and respect for each client's unique situation. Whether you're a veteran adjusting to civilian work culture or a professional seeking direction in a new phase, you'll receive coaching that's honest, informed, and built around your timeline.


Let's talk about what's next for you—schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward a career that fits.

Trusted Credentials

 MBTI® Certified

Officially certified to administer and interpret the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment.

BS in Business

 Foundation in business strategy and operations.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

  Specialized training in entrepreneurship and small business development.     

A Structured Process for Finding Your True Career Direction

This step-by-step approach combines self-discovery, proven assessments, and strategic action to help you make confident, aligned career decisions.

Most people don't realize that my career has always centered around the same question:



'What do we do when we don't know what's coming next?'


In the Army, that question meant preparing Soldiers for situations we hoped would never happen. Today, it means helping people navigate career decisions that can shape the rest of their lives. On the surface, those two jobs couldn't seem more different. But to me, they've always been the same.

Step 01

Start with your free discovery assessment

Identify your strengths, values, and goals to establish clear career direction


Step 02

Focused strategy

Create a realistic plan with priorities, milestones, and personalized skill development programs


Step 03

Take action

Execute, adapt as needed, and stay accountable for measurable progress throughout your plan


Success with our clients in mind

Read some of our featured reviews or see all our success stories on our testimonials page!

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Michelle will help

guide you on the right career path and help keep you motivated. She is a great person to work with.

- Anna C.

So helpful and great

to work with, highly recommend

- Brinn H.

After four decades of building and selling businesses, I never imagined I’d need a career coach. Starting a new career in real estate at 66 felt daunting, but working with Michelle completely changed my perspective.


Her thoughtful research, personalized guidance, and clear strategy gave me confidence and direction in this new chapter. I’m truly grateful for Michelle’s insight and support — it’s been a pleasure working with her.

Steve Z.

Grand Junction, CO