Michele Clarke-Ceres
Consultant
“Life responds to effort.”
Meet Michele Clarke-Ceres
Michele’s expertise is in coaching individuals experiencing transitions at any stage of their career. She seeks to help others by using her humor, strong interpersonal skills, and perspective as well as unique knowledge of various workplace dynamics.
Michele’s expertise includes career coaching, soft skills training, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). She is also the Host/Creator of The Global Advocate Career Podcast, a career podcast where she interviews fascinating individuals who are making a difference in their careers from around the globe. She has co-hosted the podcast show, “Navigating the New Normal in the Workplace” with Len Adams, CEO of ACG resources and “Navigating the New Normal in the Workplace – International Edition.” As a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant, she worked with international companies and organizations
of all sizes on the implementation of a DEI framework.
Prior to her career in professional development, Michele’s international affairs and governmental experience reflects over 25 years of progressively responsible positions in the New York City Council, Executive Chamber – State of New York and for the US Department of State. She has held the positions of Chief of Staff (Principality of Andorra to the United Nations), and Deputy Chief of Protocol (United States Mission to the United Nations). She also served as Chief of Protocol (Governor of the State of New York) and as Chief of Staff (First Lady of the State of New York) where she was appointed New York
State Honorary Chairperson of United Nations Day.
She holds a B.A. in English from the State University of New York, College at Fredonia, an Advanced Diploma in Coaching from New York University (NYU) and held her New York State Real Estate License. Michele also completed her studies in scriptwriting, screenwriting, acting, comedy and improv from the
American Comedy Institute (ACI). She is also an Adjunct Professor at the United Nations Institute for
Training and Research.
Michele is fluent in Spanish, proficient in Brazilian Portuguese, and has a working knowledge of French and Catalan. She has a great passion for the performing arts and is an actress, stand-up comedian, writer, producer; and painter. She is also a First-Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.
MEMBERSHIPS, ASSOCIATIONS, + CERTIFICATIONS
Member - The National Arts Club
NYU Certificate - International Affairs, NYU
Advanced Diploma in Coaching
PROSCI - Certification in Change Management
Honors + Awards
US State Department Franklin Award, “For Improving the Morale and Welfare of the Staff of the U.S. Mission”
US State Department Franklin Award, “For Superior Teamwork and Sustained Performance”
New York State Honorary Chairperson, United Nations Day
Education
Completed Course - Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Information Security Program Development and Management
PROSCI Certification in Change Management
New York University - School of Professional Studies, Advanced Diploma in Coaching
New York University - Completed courses towards MS, Human Resources Management
New York University - School of Continuing and Professional Education - Certificate, International Affairs
American Comedy Institute - Graduate - One Year Program (Areas of Study: Stand-Up Comedy, Acting, Improvisation, Writing)
State University of New York College at Fredonia - B.A. (English) Concentrations: (Spanish and English)
Areas of Expertise
Executive Career Coaching
Facilitating
Teaching
Languages: Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Working Knowledge of French and Catalan
PRESENTATIONS + PUBLICATIONS
"Playing it Hard with Soft Skills" - BK Reader
AdaptABILITY - The Constant Process of Renewal - BK Reader
Stories from the Pandemic
Q&A With MIchele CLarke-Ceres
What unique perspective do you bring to your practice?
As an Executive Career Coach, my perspective is as unique as my professional background. This enables me to apply my knowledge and expertise across many sectors in different languages.
Describe major career/life decisions that led you to your current role. How have these experiences shaped the way you engage with clients?
Throughout my career, whenever I moved on from a role unexpectedly - I took those moments to build my brand as well as remind myself never to let circumstances define me. During those transitional periods, I became successfully became an executive career coach, a stand-up comedian, started my own consulting company, launched my own podcast, earned my Black Belt in Taekwondo, began teaching. These experiences enable me to speak to truthfully about what ensures success - starting with self.
