Refreshing perspective and personality
that leaves audiences with INSIGHT, AHAs, and laughter

 

A TEDx, Dutch Design Week, and AdNight speaker, Michelle has spoken at events from NYC to Dubai since 2009.

As a creative strategist and trained coach, she translates emotional intelligence for the work world: creative careers, team culture, and business leadership.

Michelle’s signature style blends contagious energy with
articulation of nuanced insights.

 

inner work makes better work.

 

KEY TOPICS & TALKS

  • The Cost of Misunderstanding Emotions at Work

  • How Emotional Intelligence Helps AI Adoption

  • Emotional Intelligence: Leverage for Better Team Culture & Output

  • From Inner Criticism to Courageous Confidence

  • Building a Creative Careers in the Age of AI

Audiences & COLLABORATORS

  • Marketers, Creatives, Designers: AdNight, Dutch Design Week, Spotlight Conference, Served Up Live

  • Companies, Leadership & HR: Patagonia, Gatorade, Danone, ACE Media

  • Tech, Entrepreneurs: Step Conference, ‘TrepCamp, NY.SG

  • Students: Columbia University, University of Florida, State University of New York, St. John’s University

 

Experience

Michelle’s speaking range goes beyond keynote talks. She moderates, is on panels, and has facilitated workshops for brands like Patagonia and Gatorade.

20,000 views in 4 weeks and lovely messages on LinkedIn from people I know and don’t.

 

Kind words

“You continue to inspire!”
— Meredith, Freelance Writer, Editor
“Thanks for bringing the infectious energy + systemic perspective. The work you’re doing and have done is IMPORTANT.”
— Women in Design, Leadership Panel Attendee
“I found Michelle’s Emotions are Not Soft keynote inspiring, profound, and so necessary. I love the way she positioned emotions as valuable and tangible data. And her energy when talking about this - there’s genuine passion and excitement mixed with confidence and knowledge.”
— Raquel Castro, Account Director, Wieden+Kennedy
“I found it very refreshing to hear that there is room for emotions in business. The talk made me think about having the confidence to bring up whenever you feel the energy change in a meeting. This paves the way for real conversations.”
— PR Executive, ACE Media
“Her energy, dedication, and attentive listening helped us create an event that truly resonated with our audience.”
— Emma Baines, Head of Creative, Tony’s Chocolonely
“She’s an exceptional facilitator with an effortless ability to read the room, guide conversations and bring playful energy into the mix.”
— Jessica Stahl, Creative Director & Cartoonist
 

SpeakING CIRCA 2009

Featured Clips

Moderator clip, Served Up Live, NYC 2020

Panel clip, Step Conference, Dubai, 2022

 

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