Boss Lady | Meet Michelle Allen-Keesling. Founder of Partnership Pulse, Executive Director & Attorney at the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings
Michelle is a strategic visionary experienced in navigating both the courtroom and the boardroom. With thirteen years of legal expertise encompassing litigation, negotiation, and business operations, she has spearheaded the launch of a government agency, transformed its culture and organizational structure, and facilitated statewide and national legal training.
However, from adolescence through most of her adulthood, Michelle's path was not clearly defined. In the past, she allowed the pieces of life to fall into place, often taking a winding road as she followed her creative instincts with passion but without a concrete plan. She co-founded an arts & craft business with her long-time best friend and formed a band with a coworker (and won a battle of the bands), even though both ventures ultimately dissolved. This same laissez-faire approach spilled into her personal life, where she let external factors such as family and work dominate her calendar without taking ownership of her relationship with her partner.
This lack of intention with her husband left her feeling disconnected, detached, and unhappy. That's when Michelle discovered the transformative power of intentional planning through quarterly and yearly retreats with her partner. These purposeful getaways, focused on deepening connection and setting direction, not only strengthened their relationship but also allowed them to regain ownership over its course.
Michelle's years as an executive leader solidified her understanding that while businesses thrive on strategy, it’s no different for relationships. The vital components of a successful venture in each are: direction, alignment, and growth. Combining this belief with her passion for challenging the status quo, she founded Partnership Pulse.
Partnership Pulse is a newsletter that sends one weekly executive strategy to transform your relationship through intentional connection, direction, and growth. Michelle intends to launch courses and annual retreat resources for couples looking to (re)connect and achieve more.
When she's not inspiring others to challenge and chase their dreams, you'll find her immersed in dystopian novels, hiking, or trying to avoid over-watering her houseplants.
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