About Mike

Mike Nadolski is President and CEO of Creative eLMNts Inc. He offers his clients the many benefits of his unique blend of experience in business, education and the performing arts.

His business experience includes more than 15 years as an employee and consultant with businesses large and small, including two global enterprises: Whirlpool Corporation and Kohler Co. Mike has led or implemented programs and initiatives in change management, diversity and inclusiveness, team building, personal development planning, talent management, national product launches, sales training, employee orientation, performance management, organizational competencies and individual & organizational assessments. He has designed and delivered a variety of learning and development activities for classroom and web-based delivery including a wide array of communications sessions.   

His entreprenurial spirit has led him into real estate where he's been a licensed REALTOR and investor in Michigan since 2004 (www.CoreRei.com). He has also owned and operated several small businesses through the years with varying degrees of success--and always lots of learning.

Mike’s experience in education includes serving on the faculty and staff of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois (1986-1990) and Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia (1991-1995). He spent nine years collaborating, teaching and learning with faculty, staff and students in the fields of television broadcasting, journalism and multimedia technology. Mike graduated with University Honors from Southern Illinois University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communication. He currently creates and delivers a variety of learning and development sessions for the Workforce Training Institute of Lake Michigan College and custom creates learning sessions for various companies and organizations and the general public.

Mike has been an improvisational theatre student, performer and teacher for over 30 years. He has produced, directed and performed with The Practical Theatre Co. in Chicago, Bridges Theatre and Workshop and Smarty Pants Theater Co. in Benton Harbor, Michigan and various other improv troupes throughout the Midwest. Mike has taught improv workshops with Southern Streets Theatre in Atlanta and The Dream Academy in Benton Harbor Michigan. He studied improvisational theatre extensively with The Players Workshop of Second City Theatre in Chicago. He has directed musical theatre productions for Children’s Music Workshop (CMW) and served as Drama Director and Program Manager for CMW's Summer Theatre Workshop Series from 2004 - 2008. He also has taught theatre and improvisational theatre workshops for a wide array of schools and drama groups throughout Southwest Michigan. In addition, Mike has served and continues to serve as Master of Ceremonies for various community events and acts in and/or directs stage productions, appears in video, film and TV projects and does voicework for radio commercials and other media or business projects.

"It was a pleasure working with you. Your guidance really enhanced the video presence of our executives, and we will certainly keep you in mind for future projects. Thanks for all your insight and flexibility!"

Christopher Johnson
Video Production Specialist
Lakeland HealthCare