Location: I work with remote clients and offer in-person services. I maintain a global practice with bases in New York City, Dallas and Maine.
Michaela Ablon, XMA, ACC
Coach | Capacity Builder | Change Leader
I partner with clients to co-create solutions that resolve pain points and accelerate transformation. As an organizational psychologist (XMA), coach (ACC), consultant, facilitator and keynote, I bring a distinctive blend of expertise—combining deep professional insight with warmth, humor, pragmatism, and unwavering allyship that resonates with clients. My services are customized through client collaboration to foster deep learning and meaningful transformation.
Expertise & Credentials
Executive Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology and Change Leadership (XMA-5), Columbia University
Certificate in Organizational Development Principles and Practices (PPOD), Columbia University
ICF-certified and accredited Executive Coach (ACC), iCoach Global/Zicklin School of Business
IP: Spkwell Reframe + Reboot© (public speaking method) and Spkwell 360° development process
Experience with leading psychometric tools including Firo-B, Deeper Signals Values + Core Drivers, Hogan Suite, TKI, EQI, IDI, among others
Approach + Theory of Change
Organizational vitality and resilience require excellence in communication, talent development, and systems thinking.
I offer clients:
Intuitive, proven and memorable consultative models and framework
Cross-cultural fluency and global perspective (XMA+PPOD)
Bespoke workshops co-created with Anastazia Neely @Wrkwell.co, along with an extended network of specialized consultants for partnership
Flexible engagement models aligned with client goals, resources and timelines
My approach draws from:
Extensive training in public speaking, movement and performing arts
Versatile experience spanning for-profit and nonprofit sectors including venture capital, economic empowerment, the arts, and fashion and beauty industries
Leadership in independent education
Active board service as trustee and strategist for The Field
Spkwell service offerings:
anchor in enterprise & personal identity
uplevel internal & external communication
+ implement systems level strategy to
= transformative & lasting change