Meet the Founders Who Help People and Organizations Handle the Hard Stuff.

Two seasoned professionals: one guiding the human side of change, the other diagnosing the people side of business.

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Maureen Desmond

Change & Loss Coach and Consultant

A coach and consultant specializing in grief, change, and loss, Maureen helps leaders and teams process disruption without losing focus or stability. She’s spent her career guiding people through the transitions that test identity, purpose, and leadership presence.
Her focus: helping humans lead with heart when life gets messy.

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Michelle Arentz

Your Workforce MD

Michelle diagnoses and treats leadership, team, hiring and culture challenges before they become business emergencies. She brings decades of experience guiding organizations through tough situations, from succession crises and restructuring to burnout and breakdown.
Her focus: helping leaders respond with clarity and compassion when the pressure hits.

Together, we created Compassionate Response Consulting to help humans and organizations navigate the moments that test them most... with empathy, structure, and strategic readiness.