Leadership Building Solutions

A Leadership and Professional Development Consulting Firm | Pittsburgh, PA

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Effective and compassionate leadership is essential for overall organizational success. However, ineffective leadership practices cost companies millions of dollars each year by negatively impacting the execution of business objectives, employee retention, and customer satisfaction. Great leaders inspire confidence and build trust for employees to perform at higher levels and increase productivity.

Everyday Leadership Challenges

  •  Lack of foundational interpersonal competencies
  •  Lack of clarity on current and future roles
  •  Lack of targeted development plans
  •  Doing business as unusual

Lack of Leadership Development Consequences

  • Reduced business outcomes
  • Wasted time and money on unproductive development
  • High-quality leader turnover
  • Decreased employee engagement
  • Stress and burnout

Our Proven Tools That Work

Professional Development Consulting

Achievement in Motion has been an authorized partner and certified in using and training others (train-the-trainers) since 2003. We hold the prestigious and highest tier of recognition, The Diamond Award, given by Wiley for Everything DiSC and The Five Behaviors. We are considered a “Best in Class” provider in this industry and deliver maximum value at no charge to our clients.

We currently offer training both face-to-face and virtually to fit all of your needs.

Everything DiSC®

DiSC is a research-validated model that helps all levels of the organization improve their interpersonal communication. It is a facilitation system that is application-based and focuses on all levels of the organization. A free online portal allows for ongoing learning and continued application.
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Five Behaviors®

The Five Behaviors™ has a simple goal: to build truly cohesive and effective teams by helping professionals and their organizations discover what it takes. It focuses on trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, and team results.
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Innermetrix Values®

Finding the right people for your organization can be daunting, especially when looking for someone with exemplary leadership skills and the ability to manage and still increase the bottom line. DISCPLUS takes the guesswork out of finding the right people, skills, behaviors, and values. Don’t waste your time anymore.
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Benefits of Productive Teams

An environment where teams work cohesively to achieve the greatest success. The results are innovative solutions, a competitive edge, and efficient attainment of goals and objectives. The productive sharing of differing opinions and experiences creates an environment of psychological safety where employees thrive and results are achieved.
  • Innovative Solutions
  • Quick Completion of Projects
  • Increased Efficiency Overall
  • Optimization of Existing Staff
  • Increased Revenue
  • Strong Employee Engagement

What Our Customers Say

"From the moment you meet Michelle, you will immediately know that she genuinely cares. Not only is she a wonderful person, but she is very intelligent on every level. She has helped me understand what it means to be a leader, and how to use my "values" for maximum return. She understands people, and how each person works differently as a member of a team. I have witnessed her organize big businesses and little businesses from the inside out to make sure the company's goals are met. A+ 5 star, wonderful amazing woman!"
-Theresa 
"A leader who we respect and have used for over 15 years. We won't go anywhere else." "Michelle and her team are constantly checking in and keeping us up to date with the latest tools and information going on in our industry. She is a leader who we respect and have used for over 15 years. We won't go anywhere else.”
- Amanda
"I’ve worked with Michelle Kaplan at a number of different companies over the last 20 years. She is, by far, the most responsive and helpful educational consultant I’ve ever met. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field, is always full of wonderful ideas on how to make a project work, and is an excellent facilitator."
-Lynne
"Michelle is a pleasure to work with. She is effervescent, responsible, and engaging. I would highly recommend this company!"
-Renee
"The coaching experience has been fantastic! Debbie, my consultant at Achievement in Motion has really helped me create a resume, cover letter, and elevator pitch to be proud of."
-Adam
"Amazing to have Everything DiSC tools on a company-wide scale!  As a new employee, I now have the knowledge and training needed to help me work better on the different teams I am assigned to. I don’t want to offend anyone and having a framework will help me so much."
-Ben
"My primary DiSC style may seem offensive to others, however, I show my empathy through my results. Thank you for this amazing training experience. I feel so lucky that we have this embedded in our company culture."
-Jim
"Working with Michelle has proven to be one of our better business decisions. Her honest and detailed guidance helped streamline a potentially overwhelming task. The results were clear, useful, and relevant. I highly recommend Achievement in Motion."
-Aimee
" Michelle is highly qualified to help your business grow to the next level. She understands what it means to have effective teams, and has helped my business grow and run more smoothly. I cannot recommend her enough!"
-Drew
Michelle is an experienced, skillful professional whose talents, personal style, and knowledge can help foster insight, team-building, effective communication, and leadership within an organization. Her expertise is invaluable for businesses large or small."
-Mary
Michelle is a wonderful professional. She has been beyond helpful with my business... working closely w/ me; helping me to hone my leadership skills as well improving the overall functioning of my team. Highly recommended!"
-Jennifer
"Achievement in Motion is wonderful. Dr. Michelle has an extraordinary understanding of business and business management. She has helped me in understanding my business from both a leadership and organizational point of view."
-Beth
"Achievement in Motion claimed that its services and methods would integrate training, engagement, assessment, and measurement with tools that would enhance my business. I was particularly impressed with her ability to work on either an individual or group basis. She is candid and realistic in her approach, honest and direct about setting reasonable and achievable goals, and her communication skills are outstanding. I definitely recommend AIM for a business of any size."
-Barbara
"Michelle is an outstanding professional who has been extremely helpful to me and my consulting business. She’s always interested in helping others succeed and goes beyond what is expected. Her DiSC knowledge and resources are outstanding. I would highly recommend this firm."
-Lynne
“Achievement in Motion provides the powerful tools that will take your company to the next level.  I have known Michelle for over ten years, and she has helped my company grow exponentially.  With an intuition that borders on uncanny, she will advise you to focus and solve the issues required to ensure you reach your business goals.  I cannot recommend Michelle more highly and consider her to be a partner in my success.”
Sarah
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