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Michelle Brody Books

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Michelle Brody, Ph. D.

Known for: Own Your Armor: Revolutionize Your Workplace Culture by Choosing Courage, Connection, and Purpose

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Own Your Armor: Revolutionize Your Workplace Culture by Choosing Courage, Connection, and Purpose

Own Your Armor: Revolutionize Your Workplace Culture by Choosing Courage, Connection, and Purpose

leadership·10 min read

In 'Own Your Armor', executive coach and psychologist Michelle Brody explores how leaders and employees can transform workplace culture by shedding defensive behaviors—what she calls 'armor'—and embracing courage, connection, and purpose. Drawing on organizational psychology and real-world coaching experience, Brody provides practical frameworks for building trust, improving communication, and fostering authentic collaboration in professional environments.

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The Psychology of Armor

Armor begins in the mind long before it shows up in our behavior. As a psychologist, I’ve spent years seeing how defense mechanisms arise as self-protection — they shield us from the embarrassment of being wrong, the pain of rejection, or the terror of uncertainty. In the workplace, where stakes oft...

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Recognizing Armor in Action

Armor wears many disguises. Sometimes it looks like blame — quick attacks meant to deflect fault. Sometimes it’s avoidance — a leader quietly sidestepping uncomfortable truths or difficult employees. At other times, it’s overcontrol, micromanaging every detail to guard against uncertainty. Even perf...

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About Michelle Brody

Michelle Brody, Ph.D., is an executive coach and clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience helping leaders and teams improve communication and organizational culture. She is also the author of 'Stop the Fight!' and has worked with Fortune 500 companies to promote leadership developme...

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Michelle Brody, Ph.D., is an executive coach and clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience helping leaders and teams improve communication and organizational culture. She is also the author of 'Stop the Fight!' and has worked with Fortune 500 companies to promote leadership development and workplace transformation.

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