Speaking

As a professional speaker, I am committed to encouraging, inspiring and educating your audience members through my presentations and workshops for your business or organization. .

Bringing Psychological Insight to Leadership Conversations

I speak at corporate events, conferences, leadership summits, and retreats—anywhere leaders are ready to have real conversations about what it takes to lead well.

My approach combines psychology, neuroscience, and real-world leadership experience to deliver talks that challenge, inspire, and transform how people think about leadership. These aren't just motivational speeches—they're substantive explorations of what actually works when you're leading humans.

Michele is available to provide workshops and keynote speeches to groups in all industries, from small intimate groups to large audiences.

Presentations are customizable to your industry and organization and can be adjusted to fit into an hour, a half-day or full-day training programs.

Signature Talks

The Psychology of Ethical Leadership: Creating Cultures of Psychological Safety

Most leaders want to do the right thing. But when the pressure is on, ethical leadership becomes complicated. This talk explores what it really takes to lead with integrity—even when it's hard—and how to create the psychological safety that allows teams to thrive. You'll leave understanding how to build cultures where people feel safe enough to do their best work, speak up, and take the risks that drive innovation.

Perfect for: Corporate leadership events, ethics and compliance conferences, executive retreats

Unmuted: Finding and Using Your Voice in Leadership and Life

What does it cost us when we stay silent? And what becomes possible when we finally speak up? This talk explores the unique challenges women face in finding and using their voices—and the courage it takes to speak when it matters most. Based on my upcoming book Unmuted, this keynote is both deeply personal and powerfully practical.

Perfect for: Women's leadership summits, conferences focused on diversity and inclusion, corporate women's resource groups

The Invisible Cost: How Toxic People Drain Your Culture (And What to Do About It)

One toxic person can destroy a team. But most leaders wait too long to address it, hoping the problem will resolve itself. This talk gets to the heart of why toxic behavior persists, the psychological impact it has on everyone around it, and the specific steps leaders need to take to protect their culture and their people.

Perfect for: HR leadership conferences, management training events, organizational development summits

Beyond IQ: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Technical skills get you hired. Emotional intelligence determines whether you succeed as a leader. This talk explores what emotional intelligence actually means in practice—how to read the room, understand what people aren't saying, and lead in a way that brings out the best in your team. You'll leave with practical tools to become a more emotionally intelligent leader.

Perfect for: Leadership development programs, corporate training events, executive coaching conferences