Michelle Palladini – Executive Coach | Deputy Police Chief | Leadership & Wellness Strategist
I’m Michelle Palladini—an executive leadership coach, Deputy Chief of Police, and wellness strategist passionate about helping leaders thrive—both personally and professionally.
With more than two decades in public service and law enforcement, I bring a rare combination of real-world leadership experience, trauma-informed wellness expertise, and strategic coaching insight. I support high-performing professionals—especially executives, public safety leaders, and mission-driven changemakers—who want to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose.
Executive Coaching for Mission-Critical Leadership
As a full-time police leader in a Boston suburb, I’ve helped build a culture rooted in trust, accountability, and whole-person wellness. That same approach guides my work as an executive coach and national speaker.
Through leadership coaching grounded in wellness, effective communication, and mission clarity, I help clients:
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Strengthen emotional intelligence and mental fitness
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Navigate complex leadership challenges and team dynamics
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Build mission-aligned culture and communication
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Lead with purpose, especially under pressure
A Unique Perspective: Law Enforcement + Leadership Development
As a Deputy Chief of Police, I know what it’s like to lead in high-stakes, high-pressure environments. I understand the mental and emotional demands leaders face every day—and I bring strategic tools and compassionate insight to help clients rise to those challenges.
My clients include:
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Executives and senior leaders
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First responders and public safety professionals
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Mission-driven entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders
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Women in leadership and those navigating complex systems
Who Thrives in Coaching With Me
Clients who get the most from our work together often share a few key characteristics:
- They’re lifelong learners. With Learner, Ideation, and Intellection among my strengths, I love partnering with people who are intellectually curious and hungry to grow.
- They seek meaning, not just metrics. My Belief, Developer, and Connectedness strengths draw me to leaders who care deeply about people and purpose—and who want to lead with clarity and compassion.
- They’re driven and ready for action. With Achiever, Futuristic, and Strategic in my top strengths, I work well with clients who have vision and are ready to put it into motion.
- They want a coach who gets complexity. As someone who leads in high-pressure environments, I understand the stress and nuance of modern leadership. I bring empathy, structure, and honest insight to help leaders navigate challenges while staying grounded in who they are.
Core Strengths & Specialties
- Gallup CliftonStrengths®: Learner, Achiever, Developer, Belief, Futuristic, Ideation, Intellection, Strategic, Connectedness, Relator
- Coaching Specialties: Leadership development, mental fitness, mission & vision work, communication, conflict resolution, wellness in high-stress professions
- Background: Deputy Chief of Police, national speaker & trainer, Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement Leadership (Liberty University), B.A. in Criminal Justice (Stonehill College)
If you’re ready to grow as a leader—not just in your role, but in your relationships and your personal resilience—I’d be honored to work with you. Let’s build the kind of leadership that transforms organizations and lives. Please contact us to schedule your first complimentary meeting.
