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

 

THE TEDx

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

 

Other FORMATS

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

 

Kind words

 

SpeakING CIRCA 2009

Featured Clips

Moderator clip, Served Up Live, NYC 2020

Panel clip, Step Conference, Dubai, 2022

 

Curious about team culture and transformation workshops? More below.