True North Coaching

Life requires skills

Effective communication. Intentional parenting. Navigating a career pivot. Self-accountability. Difficult conversations.

We aren't automatically good at these things simply because we're adults. They are skills we can learn, practice, and strengthen.

True North helps people get better at them.

True North is a personal development and communication coaching practice that helps people build the skills to navigate life's challenges, both personally and professionally.

Unlike therapy, which often focuses on understanding patterns and processing the past, True North takes a forward-focused, action-oriented approach. We help you identify what's not working, develop practical skills, and take meaningful steps toward change.

Communication and self-accountability are at the heart of our approach.

The way we communicate shapes nearly every aspect of our lives. From the conversations we have with ourselves to those we have with our children, partners, and colleagues, strong communication skills influence how we build relationships, handle conflict, advocate for ourselves, and navigate challenges.

Self-accountability is equally important. Recognizing what needs to change is one thing; taking responsibility for making those changes is another. It requires a willingness to examine our habits, challenge unhelpful thinking, and follow through on the commitments we make to ourselves.

At True North, we help you turn challenges into manageable steps, build confidence, and develop habits that support lasting change.

And we hold you accountable to the promises you make to yourself.

About Michele

Grounded in both academic rigor and advanced wellness training, founder Michele Simonte integrates strategic thinking with mind-body alignment. She holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication from Columbia University, graduating with high distinction, and earned a certificate in Lifestyle and Wellness Medicine from Harvard Medical School, where she trained with Dr. Beth Frates, an award-winning Harvard Medical School educator and former president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Through that program, Michele studied the foundational pillars of lifestyle medicine, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, and self-accountability. Dr. Frates’ work approaches wellness as an interconnected system of mind, body, and emotional health.

Michele also completed Yale University’s Science of Well-Being program, led by renowned psychology professor Dr. Laurie Santos, which explores the research behind how habits, relationships, and mindset support a more fulfilling life.

Together, this training shapes True North’s integrated approach to coaching—recognizing that how we think, communicate, care for ourselves, manage our relationships, and hold ourselves accountable all affect our ability to create lasting change.

Areas of Focus

  • More effective communication with loved ones and colleagues

  • Improved personal presentation

  • Navigating career transitions

  • Reentering the dating world with confidence

  • Managing difficult conversations

  • Healthier habits around diet and exercise

  • Greater self-accountability

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