Author of Beyond Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to Accessing Your Full Potential and Founder and CEO of Beyond EI’s Coaching and Training programs .

Michele is founding member of Rangjung Yeshe Institute based in Kathmandu, Nepal, she has been studying Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and practicing the wisdom at the core of its contemplative meditation practices for 31 years.

Michele received her B.A. in Religion from Bryn Mawr College and Master of Science degree in Positive Organizational Development and Change from the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University.