Leadership Coach. Speaker. Facilitator. Thought Partner.

Powerful * ENGAGING * Passionate * REAL * INSPIRING

Hi, I’m Michelle.

If you're looking for a speaker who will tell it like it is and light a fire under your audience, you've found your woman.

My journey from Broadway to TV executive to sought-after Executive Leadership Coach is a testament to my adaptability, insight into career evolution, and passion for having women have a career and life that they love.

My talks aren't just about climbing the corporate ladder; they're about dismantling it and building your own path to success.

I will challenge your audience to break free from societal constraints and lead authentically. I don't just inspire change; I provide the tools to make it happen.

Your audience will learn to stop pretending, own their unique strengths, and create careers and lives they love – all while making waves for generations to come.

“Considering I came into the workshop late and 15 minutes later I had a life changing realization…Yeah, I’d say Michelle knows what she’s doing.”

- Jenn Prokopp, workshop participant

 

Signature Speaking Topics

Take more risks, set more boundaries & turn up the volume on your inner wisdom

 
  • KEYNOTE: The Ladder is Broken. Build Your Own.

    In this galvanizing keynote, Michelle reveals a truth like only she can: the traditional career "ladder" is failing high-achieving women.

    Audiences will be learn:

    • How to close the gender gap in leadership positions

    • Ways to overcome self-sabotaging behaviors

    • Strategies for creating a more fulfilling career without sacrificing personal well-being

    • How to foster psychological safety and improve team performance through authentic leadership

    • Unlock innovative thinking by embracing diverse leadership styles

  • Workshops

    Michelle will work with you to create a workshop for a small group of 10 or a room of 100. Some of her most requested topics include:


    • Learning to Work WITH Your Inner Critic

    • Using Your Values for Authentic Leadership

    • Cultivating Resilience to Create Better Results

    • Psychological Safey in the Workplace

Podcast features

Fulfilling Career, Happy Life
How to set boundaries as a leader at work



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“I'm so much clearer about what I want. I've gone from questioning my leadership role to feeling a strong sense of contribution to our larger mission. We've transitioned from chaos to clear goals, and I understand my part in achieving them.”

- B.R., Chief of STAFF, VP RESEARCH, Public University