Michelle Cummings, M.S., is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer for Personify Leadership. Her diverse background in team development programs helped her engineer and create the experiential activities used in Personify Leadership programs. She has coached, facilitated, and led teams and organizations for over two decades. Her steadfast leadership at Personify has allowed her to develop thousands of leaders worldwide.

As the driving force behind Personify Leadership, Michelle has authored the company’s signature courses. Her expertise and creativity have shaped the full course catalog, each designed to help leaders strengthen key attributes like resilience, empathy, and accountability. Michelle’s passion lies in creating impactful learning experiences that push leaders to not just understand leadership, but fully live it.

Michelle is also the host of the popular podcast Leadership Personified, where she interviews leaders from across the globe. These conversations dive deep into how Personify’s programs have influenced their leadership journeys, shaped their organizations, and transformed their personal lives. Through the podcast, Michelle amplifies real-world stories of leadership growth and shares valuable insights with a wide audience.

In addition to her executive role, Michelle is a sought-after speaker and facilitator at leadership events and conferences worldwide. Her engaging style, combined with her deep knowledge of experiential learning, makes her a favorite among clients and audiences alike. Under Michelle’s leadership, Personify continues to expand its global reach, inspiring leaders everywhere to step into their best selves.

Michelle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kansas State University and a Master’s degree in Experiential Education from Minnesota State University at Mankato. She grew up on a farm in Norton, Kansas and currently lives in Littleton, Colorado.