Leadership Breakfast: February 21–Grand Rapids

The Invisible Epidemic: Burnout as a Leadership Crisis

Burnout is seen as more than an individual issue. It’s really a systemic failure of leadership. We’ll explore how leaders can address toxic dynamics, improve transparency, and foster a sense of belonging.

Michelle Peters – Founder and CEO of Savvy Career Pros(e)

Michelle Peters is an investor in people, dedicated to helping executives and leaders achieve new professional heights for over 11 years. As the founder of Savvy Career Pros(e), Michelle empowers individuals to confidently position themselves for transformative career opportunities, from director roles to C-suite and board positions. Her work focuses on educating, equipping, and encouraging professionals across industries to excel in their job searches and career advancement.

Michelle’s journey began in commercial real estate, where she served on the leadership team of a start-up, honing her skills in strategic leadership and listening. Recognizing a recurring challenge among her coaching clients, women in leadership struggling to effectively articulate their unique value, Michelle expanded her private coaching practice into a full-service career services company. Today, she and her team offer tailored strategies to help leaders elevate their personal brands, overcome professional hurdles, and secure impactful roles.

A sought-after coach and speaker, Michelle is also an expert in identifying and addressing burnout, which she has observed as a common struggle rooted in toxic leadership or toxic workplace culture. Drawing from her own recovery journey, she shares insights into regaining lost confidence, realigning priorities, and building a career that aligns with personal values and goals. Her approach combines a focus on mindset, faith, and ancestral health practices that support holistic well-being.

Michelle holds a degree from Hillsdale College, where she developed a deep appreciation for critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys friendly, spirited debates and researching diverse topics to broaden her understanding of the world and health. Her greatest joys include the Lord, her family, music, history, and her three beloved cats.

Through Savvy Career Pros(e) and her personal dedication, Michelle remains committed to helping others thrive in their careers while maintaining balance and purpose in their lives.

Savvy Career Prose | Executive Job Search and Career Coaching