Motivational Speaker

Keynotes, Workshops and Strategic Retreats

From Michelle Ray, Leadership Strategist & Founder,

Lead Yourself First Institute

The Power of Personal Leadership

We all possess the ability to profoundly impact another person by the manner in which we conduct ourselves. When we go out in the world with a happier disposition, we impact others positively. By our own demeanor, we create an energy force that has the power to change attitudes and change lives. We should never underestimate our own personal power! This humorous, highly energized and insightful presentation offers a deeper understanding of the power of positive thinking and personal initiative, as well as specific tools to implement when faced with our own “stinkin’ thinking”. Whether your group needs an attitude adjustment, tune-up or makeover, audience members experience a memorable, popular keynote as they learn to practice personal leadership,  as well as the true meaning of making a difference! More

Leading the Team of One

Is leadership the influence you have on others? The respect you get from your peers? Your ability to implement a business strategy? The number of people who report to you? Or the number of friends you have on Facebook?

Over the course of her professional career in the media and advertising industry, Michelle got hit with two deep recessions that brought her face to face with the true meaning of leadership…More

Take The Lead With Your Customers

The Customer Service revolution is still in full swing! Is your front line staff committed to an “attitude of gratitude” for the business your customers provide? Are they giving a gold–medal performance with every customer experience? More

Leading The Generations

The notion of having one job and having it for life does not hold any appeal for the new generation of workers. Those days are gone forever and unless organizations are willing to invest in their people emotionally and financially, the best and brightest will unashamedly seek opportunities elsewhere, leaving you scrambling to replace them. In this context, employers must be willing to rethink existing hiring, mentoring and training practices and let go of old ideas that shaped the traditional organizational structures.More

Operation Cooperation – How to Lead Yourself at Work

In these volatile times, teams within every type of organization are grappling with the challenges presented by the different values, attitudes and expectations present in today’s business climate. “Operation Cooperation” offers you a winning strategy to build an outstanding workplace culture where everyone is empowered to communicate, collaborate and connect. In this interactive presentation, the concept of cooperation will be reinforced with an emphasis on the importance of successful internal workplace relationships to achieve an atmosphere of camaraderie and respect.More

Interested in bringing Michelle to your next conference, meeting, in-house workshop or strategic retreat? Call Penny Martens now Canada/USA toll-free at 1-877-662-6187, or International please call: +1-604-677-5272, Australia: (02) 8011-4747 to discuss your group’s needs, Michelle’s rates, availability and explore how Michelle can personally design and deliver any of the above topics.