
Michelle L. Steffes
Speaker | Corporate Trainer | Author | Coach
Meet Michelle L. Steffes, creator of the Heart-Mind Leadership™ approach and a trusted catalyst for culture transformation. With 30 years of hands-on leadership and team-building experience, Michelle is a dynamic keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and certified coach known for turning insight into action.
Her work is grounded in over 10,000 hours of study in neuroscience, physiology, and human behavior—expertise she channels into high-impact programs that rewire mindsets, elevate performance, and inspire lasting growth.
As the Founder and CEO of IPV Consulting, Michelle has become a go-to expert for Fortune 500s, award-winning workplaces, and forward-thinking organizations worldwide.
She is the author of three influential books, including the acclaimed Necessary Significance: A Heart-Mind Approach to Captivating Leadership. Her signature programs—the 5 in 5 Performance Coaching Program© and IPV Leadership Mastery Course™—combine brain science with emotional intelligence to produce measurable, mission-aligned outcomes.
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Featured in national media and heard in over 125 countries globally through her podcast, "Reframe & Rewire," Michelle inspires and equips her followers to adopt powerful habits where both people and performance can thrive.
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