Moving from

Yet to Yes

“Michele Kawamoto Perry was an exceptional partner in supporting leadership development across our district. Through her work with our entire school staff, she skillfully connected leadership principles to the unique realities of an educational environment, making the learning meaningful and immediately applicable. Michele fostered a culture of reflection, collaboration, and growth, inspiring both leaders and staff to strengthen their practices and deepen their commitment to serving students and one another.”

“What distinguishes Michele is her ability to meet you in the moment with the right balance of support and challenge. She consistently introduced frameworks, tools, and relevant research that aligned precisely with the situations I was navigating, while also offering objective perspectives that helped me see around corners and approach decisions more strategically.”

“You have helped me in so many ways — to get more grounded, release limiting beliefs, open myself to new possibilities, and envision a clear path to an amazing future! You have a real gift...thank you, Michele.”

“Michele has a remarkable ability to connect deeply with people and create an environment where leaders feel both supported and challenged to grow. In every interaction, she helps leaders model the way, inspire others, and lead with greater intention and heart. Her partnership has had meaningful impact. Since 2024, Chumash has reduced voluntary turnover by 28%, and this year we improved Team Member engagement scores across all six key factors by 1–2 points.”

“As a first-time woman of color CEO, Michelle has been instrumental in helping me sharpen my leadership and management skills. In the fast-paced startup environment, where mistakes can be costly, her guidance has enabled me to grow quickly, lead with confidence, and operate more effectively at the executive level. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking thoughtful, expert leadership coaching.”

“Michele has been an exceptional partner to our NEXT LEVEL leadership program over the years. Her expertise as a leadership advisor, facilitator and coach, combined with her ability to deeply understand our organizational context, consistently elevated the quality of our learning experience. She brings both credibility and care to her work, challenging leaders to grow while creating an environment of trust and reflection. Michele’s impact has been felt not only in the room, but in how our leaders show up long after the program ends.”