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You’re a high-achieving leader, are you ready to LAUNCH your growth, audience, and personal brand?

Let’s LAUNCH!

FEATURED IN

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 Interested in working TOGETHER?

Awesome, let’s LAUNCH!

Fractional CMO

Big-Time Strategy, Small-Time Commitment. You don’t need a full-time exec—you need a growth partner who delivers real impact. We step in, strategize, and get stuff done.

Leadership Development

No More Guesswork—Let’s Help You LAUNCH! Feeling stuck? We bring strategy, clarity, and action-driven coaching to help you level up fast.

Keynote Speaking

High-energy, no-fluff keynotes that inspire, entertain, and get real results. The LAUNCH Method: Less Stress, More Growth. A fun, no-BS approach to optimizing systems, empowering teams, and scaling without burnout.

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"The first time I heard Allison speak at a conference, I was completely captivated—her message, her delivery, and her mission were all incredible, but it was her contagious energy & enthuasism that truly left a lasting impression!”

RICHARD

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let’s MEET ALLISON

You have the power to change your life. Let’s make it happen!

For over 15 years, Allison Michels has helped leaders and businesses get clarity, take action, and scale with confidence. A global leadership trainer, fractional CMO, keynote speaker, and 5x bestselling author, she blends real-world strategy with neuroscience-backed tactics to drive real results.

Mentored by John Maxwell, she’s worked with individuals and companies worldwide to unlock their potential and turn big ideas into big impact. Passionate about empowering leaders, Allison is here to help you break through what’s holding you back—and LAUNCH to the next level.

Her daughter says: "She helps people believe in themselves."

LEARN MORE ABOUT ALLISON

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You’re a high-achieving leader, are you ready to LAUNCH your growth, audience, and personal brand?

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Clarify Your Vision– Define your goals and craft a message that connects.

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Build Your Growth Plan – Get a step-by-step strategy to scale with impact.

Take Imperfect Action – Start now, tweak later!

Make It Happen – Turn big dreams into real wins

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Don’t wait to get the tools for achieving your team’s personal and professional goals.

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    "Allison is an exceptional motivational speaker and executive coach who possesses a rare gift for connecting with both individuals and teams. "

    Melanie Lee, #1 Bestselling Author “Hustle Happiness”

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    "Working with Allison has been an absolute game-changer! From the moment she stepped in as a fractional COO, she has been incredibly helpful."

    Brian Bartes, Success Coach & LifeExcellence with Brian Bartes Podcast

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    “Travis and I both agree that hiring you is the best decision we made for our company.”

    Travis & Becky Hoerman, Business Owners, Timber River Custom Homes & Design

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    "I have been able to elevate my leadership, self-awareness and shift my perspective. Allison empowers me to be my best self."

    Nicole Williams, Regional Sales Executive

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    " Allison, I should have hired you in October (6 months ago)."

    Arthur Lee, CPA Clear Path Tax Strategies

  • "Allison, thank you for your Keep Going: How to Create a Champion Mindset Training! Your positive energy, inspiring stories, and tools for growth made this training exceptional."

    Marie Sarchet, Global HR Director EJ

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    "Allison is a perfect mixture of fierce and gentle! She believes in people and brings out the best in everybody. If you need a nudge, an uplift, a tune up, and to feel connected who are designing brilliant lives, connect with her or listen to LAUNCH!"

    Genessa Krasnow, Creative Strategist & Founder The Success Code, worked with Melinda Gates Foundation, His Holiness Dalai Lama & Archbishop Desmond

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    Wow just wow!! The Dream Retreat helped me so much on so many levels. I love that it was a mix of hands on activities & physical activity to get the zoomies out so we could focus.

    Kim Platta, Amend

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WHO LAUNCH HELPS?

"Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently." – Steve Jobs

High-achieving leaders that are bold, visionary, and relentless. They turn challenges into opportunities with grit, adaptability, and strategic focus. They inspire, influence, and empower teams, driving high-impact results. Whether scaling businesses or disrupting industries, they lead with purpose, authenticity, and an unstoppable drive for success.

 Let’s Get Started

BOOK ALLISON to be a SPEAKER at YOUR EVENT

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The LAUNCH Legacy

In March 2016, Allison met Clifton Maclin, Jr., a mentor who transformed her life and helped her LAUNCH. When Allison shared her dream of becoming a global leadership speaker, coach & trainer, Clif supported her vision and helped build her confidence. He taught her champion mindset, resilience and tenacity, skills she now teaches others.

Clif passed away in February 2019, and in his honor, Allison launched the LAUNCH Leadership Conference in April 2019. Despite having no resources, plan, and people telling her that she couldn’t do it… the first conference drew over 170 attendees, marking the beginning of LAUNCH’s global expansion. Allison feels Clif’s presence in this success and is dedicated to continuing his legacy.

LAUNCH began in 2017 with Allison’s book, "Life Under Construction: Designing a Life You Love," and has since grown from a single book to six, from one speaking engagement to tens of thousands of leaders in over 100 countries, and from one local conference to a global podcast that has reached over 100 countries. Allison has worked with Fortune 500 companies. major companies like Coca-Cola, Accuray, UnitedHealthcare, and others.

Now, Allison’s mission is to empower leaders to realize their full potential, just as Clif did for her.