Woman of the Week – Michelle Leedy

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Michelle Leedy

My Current Job/Company:
Senior Consultant/Navigator Management Partners

My Birthday:
June 24

My Work:
My experience is as a consultant and leader focusing on the areas of organization development and human capital strategy including organizational change management, talent management, and learning and development. My work enables me to have a positive impact on both bottom line goals and the positive experience of the people who make it all happen.

My Passion:
Positive impacts and experiences at work, at home and in the community – both personally and those of others

My Family:
Marty (inspiring and supportive husband), Mary Alice (loving and creative mom), Lucy and Hansel (sweet and energetic cats)

My Hero or Heroes:
Those in any walk of life or experience who push through challenges and rise above with positive energy, tenacity and grace.

My Escape:
Quiet time with no agenda at home with Marty, Hans and Lucy.

My Pet Peeve:
Negative energy and the misuse of authority.

My Indulgence:
Dining out.

My Roots:
Hard working and loving family. Small town. Family business.

My Future:
Engaging. Joyful. Intentional.

My Favorite Quote:
“Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.” (Jon Wesley)

My Accessory:
A smile.

My advice to Young Women:
Take the time to know, embrace and strengthen what makes you authentically you; not who others want you to be. Choose with care who you share your energy, love, time and talents with.

How I Balance it All:
Planned quiet time for restoration and calibration. An amazingly supportive husband. Remembering to be grateful for the privileges and freedoms that position me with the need to balance.