About Michelle Friedman, CPCC

Michelle Friedman, CPCC is a Professional Development Coach & Work/Life Integration Strategist. She works with ambitious women at mid-career, helping them shine professionally while juggling the balls at home. She is also an MBTI Certified Practitioner.
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How to Set Up a DIY Coaching Circle

The women I work with are taking big leaps, such as relaunching their careers, starting a business, or taking their career to the next level. At times, working towards these goals can be frustrating and isolating. Being a part of a coaching circle can make the difference between success and stagnation. Oprah says, “Surround yourself [...]

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What They Don’t Teach the Mommies in Nursery School

I recently went back and visited my children’s nursery school. I had been asked to speak to a moms’ support group about evolving professional identities of parents of young children, and how to stay relevant while on career break or career slow down. This group met weekly to discuss parenting topics, but had yet to [...]

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Panel Discussion: “How Family Fits In: Career Advancement Strategies for Every Stage”

I am thrilled to be one of three work/life experts invited by the Princeton Association of NYC, the Princeton Women’s Network of NYC, and MomCorps NYC (www.momcorpsnyc.com) for a panel discussion on Tuesday March 20, 2012. Please come join this conversation. While primarily Princeton alums, there will be limited space open to the general public, [...]

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My Upcoming Presentation “Personal Branding Online: Building a Digital Presence”

Women For Hire New York Career Expo – March 28, 2012 I am honored to have been invited to speak at this event. Please join me!  I will talk about how to Define, Refine & Leverage your brand during a job search, and specifically how this plays out in an online environment.     Wednesday, [...]

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What Are You Tolerating?

I help accomplished working mothers define their goals and then overcome obstacles that get in the way of success in work and life.  Often we talk about the internal obstacles, or Saboteurs, that keep us thinking small and avoiding the risks so necessary for growth. Other times the roadblock involves external obstacles. Yes some are [...]

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