
Michelle Ray
Hall of Fame keynote speaker Michelle Ray delivers high-energy, results-driven keynotes that turn leadership challenges into growth opportunities.
Hall of Fame keynote speaker Michelle Ray delivers high-energy, results-driven keynotes that turn leadership challenges into growth opportunities.
Renowned leadership and change expert Michelle Ray inspires leaders to embrace change, drive accountability, and unlock extraordinary performance. With 25+ years of expertise in leadership, workforce trends, and organizational transformation, she equips businesses with the strategies needed to thrive in disruption. Her dynamic, no-nonsense approach engages audiences worldwide, helping them turn challenges into opportunities and lead with confidence. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, the FBI, and PayPal, Michelle delivers actionable insights that create lasting impact.
If you were asked to identify the leaders in your organization, would you choose them based on their job descriptions?
Often, we think of leadership as a title. The truth is that leadership is about character.
Simply put, a leader is a person who can take ownership of their thoughts and, consequently, their actions – in any situation.
In this energizing keynote presentation, you will discover the power of personal responsibility and strengthen your relationship with leaders, co-workers, and clients.
Get ready to take the lead, embrace challenges, and create new outcomes – in your business and your life – long after the event ends.
Presentation takeaways:
When change and uncertainty strike, leaders must be ready to lead, even when the answers aren’t immediately at their fingertips.
Leadership used to be more about the “long view” – looking out on the horizon to chart your organization’s future.
But, as recent events have reminded us, we no longer live in that world. And the future remains outside of our control.
Now, you’re facing a host of pressures. Ongoing digital transformation. Generational change. Remote work. Talent retention. Not to mention adjusting to a post-pandemic world.
These and other challenges compel you to act right now, in real time.
During this dynamic keynote based on Michelle’s latest book, Leading in Real Time, you will learn how to do just that.
You’ll discover a practical, purposeful, and powerful process so you can remain ready, responsive, and relevant in a radically changing world.
Presentation takeaways:
“Why is this happening?”
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
“But we’ve always done it that way!”
If you’ve ever advocated for change within your organization, you’ve probably encountered these reactions.
As a leader, you’re expected to respond to situations and events outside of your control. That’s easier said than done. Especially when you’re facing an environment of uncertainty that makes your people feel anxious about their future.
If you’re facing these challenges, Michelle has good news for you. It is possible for you and your teams to shift your perspective, let go of the old, and enthusiastically embrace the new.
This dynamic and interactive keynote unpacks the core reasons why we resist change. Michelle will demonstrate how achieving greater levels of acceptance will empower you and your team to move beyond the “status quo.”
Ultimately, you’ll leave with solutions that will transform your people into a resilient, change-ready team.
Presentation takeaways:
Today’s highly sought-after new wave of talent is not only more informed than any other time in history; they also have their collective fingers on the pulse when choosing their employer.
This savvy group expects to work with forward-thinking organizations that truly understand what motivates them, as well as self-aware, accountable leaders
Meaning and purpose is the new currency. That’s why leaders need to focus on building deeper relationships with their employees in order to attract and retain them.
As workplace demographics change, so do employee expectations. Today’s workforce sees themselves as citizens of the world, who are passionate about making a difference. It’s now in your hands to create an environment where they will thrive.
Presentation takeaways:
It’s no secret that today’s workforce craves authenticity from their leaders and preferred brands.
As a leader, you want to be authentic. You know that it’s an essential character trait if you want to build trusting relationships with your teams. You intuitively understand that being relatable and transparent can give you a unique competitive advantage.
So, how do you make this happen?
In this insightful presentation, Michelle will teach you how to forge relationships with your employees that are positive and real.
You’ll discover how to connect meaningfully with your diverse teams by making them feel appreciated, heard, understood, and included.
More importantly, you’ll hone greater self-awareness to boldly step out of your comfort zone.
With these new skills, you can become the transformational leader and successfully lead your workforce into the future.
Presentation takeaways:
We all experience events outside of our control, the inevitable peaks and valleys of life. What matters is how we first interpret and then respond to them.
If we want to rise above challenges – regardless of their shape and size – we need to develop a mindset of managing rather than coping.
Resilience is the cornerstone of our emotional and psychological survival in challenging times. In this inspiring keynote, get ready to learn the three essential strategies to access your resilient mindset.
Rethink: Stop dwelling on destructive beliefs. Make room to expand possibilities, exercise greater resilience, and move forward.
Respond: Learn to adapt to discomfort by responding, rather than reacting. Take a step back and ask yourself, Is there another way?
Rebound: Grow from adversity and become more resilient by recognizing challenges as opportunities for greater insight.
When you implement these strategies, you’ll be able to uncover your resilience “DNA” so you can bounce back with greater confidence in the face of future challenges.
Presentation takeaways:
Michelle Ray is a Hall of Fame business keynote speaker. A sought-after international leadership and change expert. An entrepreneur, an author, and an educator.
Most importantly, Michelle is a person. A passionate, deeply caring person. A fearless leader who’s not afraid to challenge the status quo. She's the kind of person who’ll do what it takes to help your team get outrageous results, even in a down economy.
After a successful career in media and advertising in Australia, Michelle shifted gears and accepted a leadership role at a global non-profit youth organization. She facilitated enduring partnerships between youth, entrepreneurs, and educators, preparing future generations to thrive in tomorrow’s business environment.
Michelle encountered a total contrast of leadership styles during her career, both good and bad. These experiences sparked her desire to help leaders not only master the fundamentals but also become the best versions of themselves. She seized the opportunity to venture into the speaking world and has since shared these messages with audiences around the world.
With more than 25 years of experience researching leadership, accountability, change, and workforce trends, Michelle has a deep understanding of new realities demanding the attention of leaders. Specifically, a dramatic shift in where and how we work, generational dynamics, talent shortages, and managing disruption while keeping the “human factor” of leadership top-of-mind.
A credit to her Aussie roots, Michelle engages audiences with her down-to-earth, tell-it-like-it-is style. As a respected thought leader, she has worked with some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including Microsoft, the FBI, TD Bank, PayPal, and an array of Fortune 500 companies.
Watch Michelle Ray in action!
Watch Michelle Ray in action!
Watch Michelle Ray in action!
Watch Michelle Ray in action!