“Working with Michelle during the formation of my company was truly transformational. She provided the strategic space I needed to navigate complex decisions, held me accountable to my core values, and gave me the clarity and confidence to part ways with a misaligned co-founder and capital partner. Thanks to her coaching and guidance, I moved forward with greater clarity and conviction in my vision.”
Michelle Hollingshead
Our story is still being written.
Michelle Hollingshead explores how we make meaning, meet change, and choose to lead and live in a changing world. Her work takes shape through writing, speaking, facilitation, and coaching, bringing these ideas into conversation and practice.
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Think Big. Practice Small.
When we want something to change, we often look for the big move. But change is really shaped in the moments that often seem too small to matter: in the conversations we have, the questions we ask, the choices we make, what we pay attention to, and what we're willing to try when the way forward isn't guaranteed.
That's the philosophy behind Practice Small.
Leadership that leaves an imprint
Whether you're leading a growing company, guiding an executive team, or navigating change across an organization, leadership is experienced in the everyday moments.
Through Imprint, Michelle helps organizations develop the leadership capacity, team cohesiveness, and cultural conditions that help people and organizations thrive.
Speaking
Bringing Practice Small to Organizations
Michelle's presentations bring together engaging stories, practical insights, and simple practices audiences can use in the moments that matter. Drawing from her work and experience, she invites people to think differently about how we lead, connect, meet change, and put what matters into practice.
Testimonials
Real change leaves a lasting impression
“Michelle models, in her own actions, that vulnerability is strength and humor is a mark of love and trust. I experienced her wisdom, precision with words, ability to create space for safety, and deep connection to purpose when she served as a coach mentor during my own coaching certification experience. She impacted me then, and her book anchored her empathetic approach even further.”
“Serving with Michelle on the Blue Grass Community Foundation Board has given me the opportunity to witness her leadership firsthand. She leads with integrity, compassion, and a genuine commitment to people and community. She has a unique gift for bringing individuals together around a shared vision, creating an environment where everyone feels heard and valued. Michelle combines strategic thinking with strong relationship-building skills to help teams achieve meaningful results.”
“I realized that this coaching experience was truly working when I started publishing my work online (instead of putting it off in a few months when I felt ‘more ready’) and I simultaneously received my best quarterly performance review at work, specifically because they saw a change in my own self confidence with the value I brought to the table in my position. I’ve gained clarity on my purpose and have started creating the reality I want through meaningful action, and I contribute much of those steps of action to the coaching journey I walked with Michelle this year.”
The book
What gives life meaning?
Meaning Indicator: Finding Significance through Challenge, Work, and Love
★★★★★
In Meaning Indicator, Michelle explores one of life's most enduring questions: What makes our work, relationships, and experiences truly meaningful?
Blending research, reflection, and practical application, the book introduces a framework for making sense of our experiences, connecting to what matters, and finding our way forward.
Whether you're in a season of change, leading others, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose, Meaning Indicator offers a thoughtful guide for practicing meaning every day.
What I’m Up To Now
The ideas, projects, and communities I’m a part of
Let’s Talk
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