It Starts with You™

Take the Lead. Own the Outcome.
Master real-time leadership to build engaged, change-ready workplaces

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It Starts with You™

Take the Lead. Own the Outcome.
Master real-time leadership to build engaged, change-ready workplaces

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Michelle Ray has worked with these exceptional organizations:

Michelle Ray is a global expert on
Real-time Leadership, Change and Accountability

Are you READY to be CHANGE-READY?

Real-time leadership is about being fully engaged and attuned to the immediate needs of both your organization and your people. It requires a keen perception of your workforce's current realities, a deep understanding of their needs and aspirations, and an authentic commitment to meaningful connection.

For more than twenty-five years, I have worked with leaders at all levels to transform the way they lead, remain open and ready to change, and realize the value of becoming not only better leaders but also better people.

My unique leadership approach helps leaders thrive on adaptability and hone their ability to make informed, responsive decisions that are grounded in real-time insights.

The moment to lead is NOW.

I would love to work with you to kickstart the process!

MICHELLE RAY
Leadership & Change Expert, Hall of Fame Speaker,
Author and Educator

Meet Michelle

Do you want your leaders and teams to take the lead,
shift their mindsets, and build a change-ready organization?

Own It. Lead It. Change It.

Watch Michelle bring these ideas to life with keynotes tailored for each client.
Here are some examples:

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SPEAKER KIT

Keynotes

Take the lead and treat your audience to any of my dynamic keynotes. I’m on a mission to create unforgettable experiences, providing thought-provoking messages to delight and engage your attendees.

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Workshops

Transform your culture and resolve your most pressing challenges with hands-on leadership workshops. Together we will engage in comprehensive learning activities that will spark the momentum you need to reach the next level.

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Online Learning

Unleash the power of customized virtual learning for your organization. I’ve created an extensive library of online programs to educate and inspire your team so they can be ready, responsive, and relevant in a radically changing world.

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What will your audience think?

Watch some of keynote speaker Michelle Ray's audiences share their thoughts after seeing her presentation.

More audience feedback

“Incredible! You masterfully stitched our key themes into your message and left an already energized audience even more pumped!”

– Heather Richardson

AVP, Sales Strategy & Effectiveness at TD Wealth

“Thank you so much for an amazing session. I have had nothing but extreme praise regarding your presentation.”

– Kris Sandau

Director Customer Success, Americas CSM, Microsoft Corporation

“Michelle provided an ideal class that will significantly enhance future leadership actions throughout this agency.”

– Mark S. Kern

Chief Learning Officer, Federal Trade Commission

“I am certain that as a result of Michelle’s presentation, the productivity of our members is going to increase through the enthusiasm and the encouragement she provided.”

– Brian Henry

General Counsel, North America, The Coca-Cola Company & Chair, American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section

“Michelle, your presentation received ‘rave reviews’ from our delegates and was a fitting end to our conference.”

– Robert Seaman

Acclaim Special Events and Meeting Management, Queensland Mining Health and Safety Conference, Australia

“Dynamic, humourous and timely! What set Michelle apart was her willingness to meet with many members of our association prior to her keynote. This allowed her to focus on topics that were relevant and meaningful to our audience.”

– Jamie Valentine

Executive Director, Saskatchewan Association of School Business Officials

“Thank you for making our inaugural EVOLVE conference a success! We really appreciated the way you interacted and engaged with the audience, and your presentation was very well received.”

– Alyssa Hodder

Director, Education & Outreach, International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans

“The feedback from our team was extremely positive. Your messaging was extremely valuable, and your delivery was excellent, adding to a very positive day all around.”

– Dave Lucas

Vice President, Operations Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.

“WOW! Incredible job Michelle! Thank you so much for your presentation and for being so well prepared. Such an impactful address!”

– Sona Manek

Manager, Training and Development, Wesco Anixter, Electric Communications and Utility Distributions

“Michelle, you were fantastic! You really engaged our audience by talking to individual people, and we all appreciated that you took time to know what we do. Lots of positive feedback.”

– Pauline Walker

Senior Executive Assistant, Bayshore HealthCare Ltd.

“You were amazing!! Our leaders and executive committee met after your presentation, and you were quoted more than once by our president and others around the table, a fact that speaks volumes regarding the impact you had.”

– Julie Durocher

Senior Advisor, Organizational Development, VIA Rail Canada Conseillère principale, Développement organisationnel, VIA Rail Canada

“Michelle added a great mix of humour, along with powerful messaging. She was able to stay afterwards and meet one on one with many of our guests. We could not have asked for anything more and appreciated her attention to detail, care and professionalism.”

– Royal Bank of Canada

Commercial Financial Services

“Your insights were invaluable. Thank you for helping us grow an already remarkable leadership team!”

– Matt Dunfee

Senior Vice President, Worldwide Systems Engineering, at Dell Technologies

It Starts with You™

If you ready to find solutions to these workplace challenges, you've come to the right place.

Increase
accountability

Clearly and effectively communicate your expectations and deadlines. Create connections between leaders, teams, and customers.

Check out the accountability workshop

Retain top
talent

Create and implement strategies for talent management, acquisition and retention, succession planning, mentoring, and project planning.

Check out the talent management workshop

Improve team engagement

Identify the root causes of low morale and disengagement. Evaluate employee engagement initiatives and implement customized solutions.

Check out the employee engagement workshop

Leadership development

Clearly identify leadership competencies and learn ways to encourage and improve these skills such as personalized coaching or group training.

Check out the leadership development workshop

Embrace
change

Define desired outcomes and analyze current transition strategies. Identify roadblocks to determine the ideal execution of new initiatives.

Check out the leadership change workshop

Leading in Real Time

How to Drive Success in a Radically Changing World

In the face of uncertainty and radical change in the way we work and live, we need to be ready, responsive, and relevant leaders. Michelle Ray’s dynamic and engaging new presentation provides strategies and solutions to ensure leaders learn the essentials to lead in the NOW.

Are you ready to:

Lead your team with greater effectiveness in a new world of work?

Manage ongoing change and uncertainty with renewed confidence?

Build dynamic workplace relationships through heightened understanding of generational and cultural shifts?

Based on powerful lessons from Michelle Ray’s latest leadership book, Leading in Real Time, your audience will be inspired to shift their thinking, gain new insights and apply key leadership tools for immediate momentum and results.

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It Starts with You™

Take the Lead. Own the Outcome.
Master real-time leadership to build engaged, change-ready workplaces

It Starts with You™

Take the Lead. Own the Outcome.
Master real-time leadership to build engaged, change-ready workplaces

Michelle Ray has worked with these exceptional organizations:

Michelle Ray is a global expert on
Real-time Leadership, Change and Accountability

Are you READY to be CHANGE-READY?

Do you want your leaders and teams to take the lead,
shift their mindsets, and build a change-ready organization?

Own It. Lead It. Change It.

Watch Michelle bring these ideas to life with keynotes tailored for each client.
Here are some examples: