Welcome
Meeting Professionals
Everything you need to plan a seamless event with Michelle—from downloadable resources to easy-access materials—right at your fingertips.
“Finding a speaker who balances strong content, high energy, and interactive engagement is always a challenge—and with Michelle, we found the ideal keynote. She read the low-energy in the room of 200+ and, with sharp humor and a powerful message, quickly shifted the tone. By weaving in personal and professional stories, she connected with the audience on employee engagement and burnout in a way that truly resonated. Michelle’s style is dynamic, interactive, and inspiring—I highly recommend her to any organization looking for the perfect mix of motivation and practical team-building content.”
Daniel Sowards
“We brought Michelle in for an in-depth program with our top leaders because she came so highly recommended—and now I’m the one recommending her! She presents ideas in a way that’s easy to implement, and weeks later our leaders are still talking about the changes they’ve made since her session. We’re already making plans to bring her back!”
Eric Morgan
“Michelle’s presentation hit a chord with our employees—participants valued her practical approach and the way she made the content come alive. It was one of the most thoughtfully encompassing and engaging presentations we’ve attended, and even off-campus colleagues felt like they were right there in the room.”
Sandra L. Pennington, PhD, RN
“For four years I was in charge of booking monthly speakers for the Women’s Business Network. Michelle was so popular the first time she spoke that she became the only speaker we ever asked to return. Both times she delivered—providing useful information, keeping the audience entertained, and motivating everyone in the room. Even her return appearance managed to exceed expectations. If you’re looking to hire a professional speaker, I highly recommend Michelle.”
Tyna-Minet Anderson
What to Expect When You
Work with Michelle
From the first planning call to the final applause, Michelle makes your job easier and your event unforgettable. Here’s what sets her apart as a partner and a presenter.
Michelle blends data and humanity. Her nationwide happiness and resilience studies give you science-backed strategies, delivered with the energy and real-life stories that make research come alive for every audience.
Research with A Human Touch
True Partner in Planning
Michelle’s goal is simple: make you look like the hero. From the first call to the final follow-up, she makes the process smooth and stress-free, working alongside you to create an event that feels effortless.
Inspiration That Sticks
Your audience won’t just leave motivated—they’ll leave with practical steps they can use immediately. Michelle’s keynotes combine memorable storytelling with actionable takeaways your teams will keep talking about long after the event.
Quick communication, on-time materials, and a collaborative approach mean no surprises—just a speaker who makes your job easier and your event unforgettable.
Ease at Every Step
Depth of Experience
As a CSP®, CEO, and lead researcher behind the U.S. Happiness Report, Michelle brings both thought leadership and real-world business savvy. She’s equally comfortable energizing a conference room or connecting with a virtual audience.
Downloads & Resources
From stage intros to Michelle’s stage intro and promotional photos (both headshots and fun action shots), below is everything you need to ensure a seamless and successful event with Michelle as your speaker.
To download a photo, simply click on it or click here to download the complete set of high-resolution promotional images.
Discover How Emotional Intelligence & Resilience
Drive Results
Your leaders deserve more than survival mode. Equip them with the tools to build resilience, boost emotional intelligence, and elevate performance. Download Michelle’s latest research to see how small, intentional actions fuel productivity, strengthen communication, and deliver measurable business results.
