About Michelle Degroot
Background
Michelle DeGroot is a member of the T’kemlups te Secwepemc and has devoted her career to support the health and well-being of Indigenous people. She is accredited through the International Federation Coaching as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC).
Approach
Michelle’s coaching approach creates a safe space for individuals to gain insight into their specific professional and personal goals, considering all aspects of their lives including environment, cultural, social and economic.
Her belief that a proactive approach to finding one’s own solutions is rewarding and helps to build confidence. Areas of coaching include career, Interpersonal/Communication, Life/Wellness, Organizational/Leadership, and Professional Conduct/Civility.
Experience
Michelle coaches’ individuals, teams and groups for various organizations, agencies and companies in the areas of health, human resources, post secondary and governments (federal, provincial and First Nation). Michelle has developed and applied leadership and professional skills for 25 years while working on many transformative initiatives. For over 22 years, the focus was in the health and wellness field. While working for Indigenous non-profits, her skill development included relationship building, strategic and tactical planning, team building, organizational development (within one organization and amongst partners including governments, First Nations, health authorities and other non-profit organizations).
Services offered by Michelle Degroot
Professional Coaching
Professional Coaching
Professional Coaching
Professional coaching focuses on helping individuals achieve career-related objectives. I work collaboratively with client partners to identify strengths, overcome workplace challenges, and develop new skills. Typical areas of professional coaching include career advancement, performance improvement, managing transitions, and developing effective communication strategies. Through professional coaching, I support client partners in navigating the expectations of diverse workplaces, helping them align personal values with organizational objectives.
Leadership Coaching
Professional Coaching
Professional Coaching
Leadership coaching is designed for current and aspiring leaders seeking to refine their leadership capabilities. This form of coaching addresses topics such as strategic thinking, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and team management. Through Leadership coaching, I encourage self-awareness and help client partners cultivate their unique leadership style, enabling them to inspire and motivate others. Leadership coaching frequently incorporates values of inclusivity and collaboration, essential qualities in today’s dynamic and diverse environments.
Wellness Coaching
Professional Coaching
Wellness Coaching
Wellness coaching is broader in scope and through this I help individuals achieve personal goals, improve overall well-being, and create fulfilling lives. I assist client partners in clarifying their values, setting goals, and overcoming barriers in areas such as relationships, health, and personal development. Sessions might explore topics like work-life balance, personal values, and life transitions. I emphasize wholistic approaches, integrating physical, mental, spiritual and emotional wellness.
Team Coaching
Personalized Approaches
Wellness Coaching
As your team coach, I bring an open, collaborative approach tailored to your organization’s goals. I help teams build trust, clarify their shared mission, and establish effective communication patterns. I draw on proven frameworks to guide teams through conflict resolution, strengthen collective accountability, and foster an environment where every member’s strengths are recognized and leveraged. My work empowers teams to navigate change, overcome obstacles, and achieve results they can be proud of.
Group Coaching
Personalized Approaches
Personalized Approaches
In group coaching, I facilitate a safe and energizing space where professionals connect, learn, and grow together. I design sessions that encourage authentic dialogue, thoughtful reflection, and practical action. Drawing from my experience, I help participants surface their unique strengths, uncover new perspectives, and support one another’s ambitions. Whether focused on leadership, resilience, or navigating workplace challenges, my group coaching helps individuals expand their networks and find fresh energy for personal and professional growth.
Personalized Approaches
Personalized Approaches
Personalized Approaches
Every organization and team, and the individuals they are composed of, are unique. To identify and utilize the skills, experience and personalities within, I use various tools such as Big 5, DiSC, Collaboration Breakthrough, and Fierce Conversations. While I am trained in these tools, there is always opportunity to identify other tools that may fit with the team or organization.
Indigenous coach training program
NEXT COHORT STARTING SEPTEMBER 2026
PLEASE REACH OUT TO GET MORE INFO OR FOR AN APPLICATION FORM
Objectives
This program will graduate Indigenous coaches who will work with Indigenous clients, communities, organizations, different levels of government and within the private sector. The program adopts the core competencies of the International Coaching Federation into language and approaches which align with Indigenous teachings.
About the program
This program starts with a two-day in person gathering where we will build a learning community through a jointly created safe space for storytelling, vulnerability, friendship and support. We will introduce what coaching is in relation to an Indigenous context and how it informs coaching practice.
We will then move to 14 virtual sessions of three hours each, where we will learn and practice the coaching skills.
The final session will be an in person closing circle.
Participants will have access to Elders and Knowledge Keepers as part of the program.
Course content will include required reading and self-reflection time guided by the course content.
This program is delivered in English.
Seabird College
This program is hosted by Seabird College. Michelle is one of the co-facilitators for the program. Here is the link to their website:
Contact Us
Reach out to me via email and we can be in touch!
We can then set up a time to meet by phone, zoom, teams or in-person to create a coaching package that suites you, your team or organization/company.
michelle@michelledegroot.ca
