To Contact Michele:
Call: 612-310-8876
E-mail: michele@centerwithin.com
Individual
"Michele's insights and intuition have significantly changed my perspective on how I view many things in my life. Her thoughts and words stay with me daily."
-Tom
"Working with Michele was extremely helpful in getting me back on my path to the person I want to be. Her wisdom, insights and caring allowed me to recognize my obstacles and to validate and strengthen my skills that were essential to move past the obstacles and stay on that fulfilling path. She made it comfortable for me to incorporate my spirituality into that discovery process."
-Ann
My extended family has been going through some rather difficult issues over the past couple of years. Last night I had to call one of my brothers who has become the center of a lot of this controversy. I thought all night about what I had said to him and how I had said it, and then thought about your communication tips. This morning I called him back and listened to him and what he had to say, asked him to tell me more, and kept my comments to myself. There is a lot of healing to be done, but your words of wisdom played a huge role. Michele, you are a blessing to me, not just at work, but also personally.
-Kristin
Michele has the gifts of empathy and acceptance. She creates the space for one to walk through personal dilemmas and grow.
-Caroline
"Michele is part therapist, life coach, spiritual coach and all angel. She has transformed my life by helping me re-think aspects of it. I am so thankful for our time together."
- Holly
Michele has helped me to "Be true to myself". Very simple but everlasting.
-Tom
I was introduced to Michele by my sister, Holly when I was going through a very dark period in my life. I had all but lost my spirituality. My sister refers to Michele as an Angel I would have to agree. I always looked forward to my time with her because I always left more enlightened and inspired, I truly miss those talks and shall never forget them or her.
-Doug
Group
Throughout all these years we've worked together, Michele has always inspired me to do better. In fact, I know that I would not be in the position today without her guidance and teachings. When I read this quote it makes me think of you because you're a great manager, leader and person! "Managing is the art of getting things done through and with people in formally organized groups. It is the art of creating an environment in which people can perform as individuals and yet cooperate towards the attainment of group goals. It is the art of removing blocks to such performance." by Harold Koontz-Sherri
Michele has such incredible gifts of leadership, listening, organization, accountability, and open honest communication and conflict resolution also. (She truly is an expert in that area). She has an uncanny knack for inspiring those around her to want to work hard and produce very positive outcomes. She really help us to regroup, reprioritize, and re-energize.
-Dennis
What I experienced at our Leadership Training session was impressive.
Team members who were having difficulty with simple communication were finally communicating. What we have experienced after the training session is even more impressive. We now have leaders who hold one another accountable for how they communicate. Our work environment has transformed from one of accusations and blaming to one of true teamwork and the ability to work through daily issues. I would recommend this service to any business looking for tools to move their team into the next level of communication.
-Cindy
I have been in a management position for greater than 20 years in the home infusion industry, and have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to participate in a number of leadership meetings and conferences during this span. I have to say that the "Components of Authentic Listening and Speaking" tools that you taught our "Leadership" team in August have contributed to a tremendous improvement in true interoffice and interdepartmental communication at our facility, and thus have enabled us to take our leadership skills to the next level. We have very much improved our customer service skills and also our communications skills as a result of your interaction.
-Paul
Michele Okposo has been doing group work with the people in my office for a couple of months. Over that time, we’ve become a much more productive and cohesive group. It’s wonderful to watch leaders emerge on an as-needed basis from everywhere in the organization. There is a greater sense that we each “own” our individual part of the business, and yet the sense of unity has never been stronger. We are all pointed in the same direction and are more empowered than ever before to move toward what we want as a company and as individuals.
I have personally gained insight into my personal and professional strengths. Having new clarity on what I’m really good at has helped me to be easier with myself about what I have perceived as my weaknesses. Now I know to partner with the strengths of others rather than to struggle alone with tasks or projects that don’t match my strengths or skills set. I went from wondering whether I really was the “right person for the job” I’m doing, to knowing that I have the resources to accomplish anything that is asked of me.
- Rebecca
Thank you again for the very insightful and productive meeting on communication skills. I love how you put everyone at ease and create a safe atmosphere to discuss hot issues. I do see the skills we are learning being used at times in our meetings. I am going to put some role-playing scenarios together for the reimbursement team’s next staff meeting so we can practice our communication skills.
- Pam
I have been to many team building and leadership training programs throughout my career. Your approach has been highly effective with almost immediate positive results within our organization. You were able to clearly define true underlying issues quickly and give us the direction and skills that could be implemented in our daily work environment right away. This training has literally changed the atmosphere of our entire branch. We have greatly improved our interdepartmental communication which has made our meetings much less emotional and much more productive. I am totally impressed with the measurable success that we gained from your leadership training and on-going support.
- Mary
Our retreat was such an oasis of kindness, calm, healing, good food, and beauty. I appreciated you and what you brought to the experience, and feel changed by your words and intentions.
-Marianne
The retreat experiences continue to be a life sustaining source for me. In fact, when I was at the gym on the elliptical machine, I noticed that when I let matters of concern enter my mind, my heart beat increased. The remedy? I envisioned myself back at the retreat and allowed light to fill me - my heart rate dropped 15 beats!
-Barbara

