Dr. Michelle Long Powell is a business psychologist, UC-Berkeley certified executive coach, professional speaker, and the founder of The Civility Doctor. Her career spans two decades of research and advisory experience in organizational behavior, workplace dynamics, psychological safety, leadership effectiveness, and culture transformation.

Dr. Michelle is known for translating complex human-behavior science into practical, executive-ready solutions. She brings deep expertise in diagnosing the underlying systems and norms that shape organizational culture — from decision routines and communication habits to accountability structures and behavioral expectations. Her focus is not merely on surface-level interactions but on the deeper systemic conditions that allow disrespect, disengagement, and instability to take root.

She blends rigorous diagnostics with tailored leadership coaching, strategic consulting, and evidence-based interventions that restore clarity, trust, alignment, and mutual respect. Whether working with leadership teams, HR professionals, or managers, Dr. Powell helps organizations embed civility as a core competency — sustaining cultural health, human dignity, and performance over time.

Dr. Michelle founded The Civility Doctor with a conviction: that civility should not be an afterthought nor a nice-to-have — but an essential component of workplace health and well-being. It should be the strategically planned infrastructure leaders and their teams rely on to sustain culture and performance.

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