Michelle Louis, Ph.D.

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About me
Bringing the rigor of psychology to leadership practice | Founder, The Leading Mind | Executive Coach | Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator | CQ (cultural intelligence) Fellow
Education
- Bethel University
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  Master of Arts - MA Counseling Psychology
- Harvard Kennedy School
  2023 -
  Art and Practice of Leadership Development Executive Education
- Azusa Pacific University
  -
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Higher Education; emphasis in Organizational Leadership
- St. Olaf College
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  Bachelor's Degree Biology (Pre-Med)
- Bethel University
  2002 - 2003
  Marriage and Family Therapy licensure track
- Harvard Kennedy School
  2020 - 2021
  Adaptive Leadership Network
  Mastery in Design, Teaching, and Facilitation of Leadership Development Experiences in Virtual and Hybrid Environments
- Harvard Kennedy School
  2021 -
  Adaptive Leadership Network
  Leading from the Inside Out
Experience
- University of Colorado Boulder, psychology department
  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
  Professional Research Associate
- Bethel University
  Jan 2002 - Jan 2014
  - Assistant Professor, Psychology and Leadership Studies (adjunct)
    Jan 2002 - Jan 2014
  - Assistant Dean
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
  - Resident Director
    Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
- Geneva College
  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
  Visiting Faculty, MA in Higher Education Program
- Noel Academy for Strengths Based Research and Education
  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
  Postdoctoral Fellow
- Gallup
  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
  Consultant and Strengths Advisory Board Member
- The Journal of Positive Psychology
  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
  Associate Editor
- Azusa Pacific University
  Jan 2009 - Jan 2014
  Adjunct Faculty, Doctoral Higher Education
- Azusa Pacific University
  Jun 2014 - Jan 2020
  Associate Professor, Doctoral Higher Education (PhD/EdD)
- The Leading Mind
  Jul 2020 - now
  Principal and Founder
  Contextualized leadership development that integrates coaching, creative curriculum design, experiential training and facilitation, talent development, and culture change. Translates evidence-based psychological concepts into practical strategies for catalyzing the emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects of leadership development for individuals, teams, and organizations.
Licenses & Certifications
- CQ Fellows
  Society of CQ Fellows
  Dec 2024
  View certificate
- CQ Certified Facilitator and CQ Train the Trainer Certifications
  Cultural Intelligence Center
  Apr 2024
  View certificate
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
  International Coaching Federation
  Jun 2022
  View certificate
- EQ-i 2.0 and EQ-i 360 Certified
  Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS)
  Oct 2021
- Leading for Creativity
  IDEO U
  Apr 2021
- Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator
  Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator
  Sept 2019
  View certificate
- Strengths-Based Education
  Gallup
  Jan 2010
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Michelle Louis, Ph.D.
  Anderson Inspiration Award Noel Academy for Strengths Based Leadership and Education Oct 2017 Given annually to an individual in the U.S. who has made significant contributions in advancing the strengths movement in higher education
- Awarded to Michelle Louis, Ph.D.
  Dissertation of the Year finalist National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Apr 2008 One of three national finalists for the Outstanding Dissertation of the Year award
Volunteer Experience
- Leadership Board
  Issued by Westwood Community Church on Sept 2019
  Associated with Michelle Louis, Ph.D.
- Racial Justice and Reconciliation Team
  Issued by Westwood Community Church on Jan 2020
  Associated with Michelle Louis, Ph.D.
- Coach
  Issued by Moms on the Run on Mar 2019
  Associated with Michelle Louis, Ph.D.
- Core Ministry Team— Executive Leadership stream
  Issued by Arrow Leadership on Sept 2021
  Associated with Michelle Louis, Ph.D.
- Board of Trustees
  Issued by Oak Hill Montessori on Jan 2015
  Associated with Michelle Louis, Ph.D.
- Coach
  Issued by Girls on the Run International on Jan 2018
  Associated with Michelle Louis, Ph.D.