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About Believe Learning

We are a learning design and culture development practice

We partner with leaders and organizations to design learning environments and workplace cultures where people can do their best work—especially in moments of complexity, change, or strain. Our work brings together learning design, facilitation, and emotionally intelligent leadership practices to help organizations strengthen clarity, trust, and shared responsibility—without losing sight of the human experience.

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How we approach the work

At Believe Learning, we understand that organizations don’t struggle because people lack commitment or effort. They struggle when the conditions shaping behavior—expectations, communication, emotional climate, and systems—are misaligned or unsustainable.

Our work focuses on designing and facilitating learning experiences that help leaders and teams:

Slow down and make sense of what’s really happening

Build practical capacity for navigating emotion, tension, and change

Strengthen everyday practices that shape culture over time

We believe meaningful change happens not through quick fixes, but through intentional learning, reflection, and practice, embedded into the real work people are already doing.

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What this work looks like in practice

Organizations work with Believe Learning when they need support beyond surface-level strategies.
Our partnerships often include:

Organizational learning design that builds leadership and team capacity over time

Facilitated conversations and sessions that increase clarity, trust, and alignment

Leadership development grounded in emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and how adults actually learn and change.

Support during transition or growth, when culture, expectations, and roles are shifting

Sometimes this work includes coaching. Often it includes workshops, retreats, or multi-session learning arcs. Always, it is grounded in the belief that how people experience the work shapes what they are able to do within it.

What guides our work

Several principles anchor everything we design and facilitate:

Humans and systems are deeply interconnected. Sustainable change requires attention to both.

Well-being and performance reinforce one another. Healthy cultures make high-quality work possible.

Learning is experiential. People learn best when reflection, emotion, and application are intentionally designed.

Culture lives in everyday moments. Meetings, feedback, decisions, and responses to challenge matter more than mission statements.

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Meet our founder

Michelle Gill

Founder & CEO

Believe Learning was founded by Michelle Gill, an organizational learning designer and senior facilitator with deep expertise in how people learn, lead, and respond under pressure.

Michelle brings experience across K-12 education, nonprofits, higher education, and mission-driven organizations. Her background bridges research and real-world practice, allowing her to design learning experiences that are grounded, practical, and responsive to the realities leaders face.

As Founder & CEO, Michelle leads the vision, learning design, and facilitation work at Believe Learning, partnering closely with organizations and associates to support thoughtful, sustainable growth.

Associate Spotlight

Believe Learning collaborates with experienced associates to extend the depth and reach of our work.

Moira Murphy

K-12 Consultant and Facilitator

Moira Murphy is an educator and systems leader with experience as a district-level leader, Reading Specialist, and K–6 classroom teacher. Her professional experience spans a range of educational settings, shaping a deep commitment to inclusive practices and equitable access for all learners.

Since 2012, Moira has supported the ongoing development of Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), partnering with educators to strengthen instruction, intervention, and data-informed decision-making. Her work centers on building systems that empower teachers, support students, and sustain collaborative, coherent practices within schools.

As an Associate with Believe Learning, Moira partners with organizations to support thoughtful implementation, instructional coherence, and practices that help both adults and students thrive.


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Who we partner with

Believe Learning works with:

Schools and school districts

Nonprofit and mission-driven organizations

Leadership teams navigating growth, transition, or cultural repair

Organizations seeking to move beyond compliance toward coherence, especially where people, pressure, and complexity intersect

If your organization is navigating people challenges alongside high expectations and real constraints, this work is designed for that space.

Start with a conversation

If you're navigating change, building culture, or thinking intentionally about how people lead and work together, a conversation is often the best place to begin. We can talk through what you're seeing, what you're working toward, and whether this work is a good fit

Start with a conversation
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Michelle Gill is an exceptional leader in teaching Social-Emotional Learning practices to administrators and teachers, as well as an influential speaker and leader in improving corporate culture. Her work goes beyond theory, as she offers interactive workshops and professional development that are research-based and strengthen resilience to challenges. Michelle personalizes her work, which makes the outcome of her work immediately felt in any professional space. Michelle has dedicated her career to becoming the expert in the field of social-emotional training in schools and in corporate settings to build solutions for healthy culture and environments. As students, schools, and communities continue to change, professionals need Michelle, an experienced expert, guiding and leading the changes so we maintain quality education and quality culture in our work spaces. Getting the chance to work with Michelle has been an invaluable experience that has resulted in positive outcomes.
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Our team is currently engaged in a partnership with Michelle Gill - Believe Learning. Her impact has been nothing short of transformative. Ms. Gll has become a guide and coach to administration in helping us navigate complex internal shifts and evolving external challenges. What makes Michelle so effective is her ability to maintain a 'big picture' perspective grounded in research, while consistently providing practical tools we can apply in our daily practices. She is guiding our team as we map out our individual strengths and growth areas with precision, ensuring we remain resilient as we scale. We view Ms. Gill not just as a consultant, but as a long-term partner in our success. If you are looking for a coach who provides evidence-based insights and stays committed to your team’s journey over the long haul, I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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Michelle is an outstanding consultant and a true asset to any school or district. I’ve worked with her for over five years, and her expertise in SEAL and trauma-informed coaching is both deep and highly practical. She supports educators with compassion, clarity, and a strong understanding of how to integrate social-emotional support into daily classroom practices and relationships. Michelle builds trust quickly and empowers teachers to create inclusive, supportive learning environments. Any educator would benefit from working with her—she’s simply exceptional.
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Michelle does an exceptional job of organizing meaningful learning experiences for educators. She is a careful planner, clear communicator, and effective professional development leader. Districts would be fortunate to work with her to set up impactful professional growth opportunities for their educators.
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Michelle provided excellent, relevant content, and tremendous service. She worked closely with us to plan and execute an event, even amid shifting expectations.
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Believe Learning is an exceptionally effective organization. For the past two years I have had the opportunity to partner with Michelle Gill at Believe Learning on a variety of projects, many focused on social, emotional, and mental wellbeing and leadership. Michelle has a deep knowledge of ways to promote social, emotional, and mental wellbeing in educational systems and workplaces, and has developed skills and tools that I have seen make a lasting impact. I have also worked with Michelle as a leader; she is organized, empathetic, and driven, organizing teams of people to deliver useful information and tools. I strongly recommend Believe Learning, and look forward to working with them more in the future!
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Working with this organization was transformational. The leadership coaching empowered administrators to lead with clarity and confidence. Their expertise in school and district services goes beyond simple consulting and you have a partner every step of the way. If you are looking for a partner who will help you envision change and make it happen, this is the team you need. Highly recommend.
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Working with Michelle Gill from Believe Learning was instrumental in deepening my understanding of SEI and its practical application to school leadership. Her coaching approach created a safe and thoughtful space for reflection, growth, and strategic action. Michelle’s support not only enhanced my capacity to lead with greater emotional intelligence and cultural awareness but also strengthened my resilience in challenging situations. Her impact continues to shape my leadership practice in meaningful ways.
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I've had the pleasure of working with Believe Learning on SEL projects in 2024-2025. The company provides the top three things that make me want to continue working with them - 1) on point with training content! Relevant and strong delivery. 2) organized & prompt - I can tell they value my time. 3) friendly and kind - our work is relational, and kindness is key.