Unprecedented Times Call For
Exceptional Leadership… Now, More than Ever.
As I work with leaders from organizations in the corporate world, small businesses, associations and all levels of government, what I consistently see is a collective desire to respond to on-going change and disruption with less struggle and anxiety. The COVID-19 pandemic has elevated their concerns as they scramble to adapt to the unexpected and unfamiliar new realities that have been thrust upon them. Specifically: How to keep themselves and their teams feeling positive about the future, how to take the lead when there is so much uncertainty and how to effectively manage and keep their teams engaged remotely.

Virtual Leadership Coaching
How Michelle Can Help
Increase Accountability
Clearly and effectively communicate your expectations and deadlines. Create connections between leaders, teams, and customers.
Retain Top Talent
Create and implement strategies for talent management, acquisition and retention, succession planning, mentoring, and project planning.
Improve Team Engagement
Identify the root causes of low morale and disengagement. Evaluate employee engagement initiatives and implement customized solutions.
Leadership Development
Clearly identify leadership competencies and learn ways to encourage and improve these skills such as personalized coaching or group training.
Embrace Change
Define desired outcomes and analyze current transition strategies. Identify roadblocks to determine the ideal execution of new initiatives.
Top Companies Rely on Michelle Ray
Learn More about Becoming a Transformational Leader.
TAKE THE LEAD. BE THE LEAD.
CREATE THE FUTURE.
TAKE THE LEAD.
BE THE LEAD.
CREATE THE FUTURE.
As an award-winning motivational keynote speaker, Michelle Ray delivers powerful messages on leadership, accountability and engagement.
Discover your highest potential through Michelle’s compelling presentations, coaching and workshops. A dynamic motivational speaker, Michelle goes one step further to understand your unique challenges and she is instrumental in inspiring positive change. Her passion is her power.


Be inspired to
take the lead.Michelle guides individuals and organizations, giving them the energy to meet the demands of an ever-changing business landscape.
Embody the change
you want to see.Michelle motivates people to reach outside their comfort zones and embrace transformational paradigm shifts.
Imagine the future
you want to create.Michelle is one of the most experienced and influential female motivational speakers in Canada - she can get you there.
One of the Most Experienced
Motivational Speakers In Canada and the USA
As a top keynote speaker for more than twenty years, Michelle is renowned for helping individuals and organizations reach their greatest potential.

Going A Step Further
One of the things that sets Michelle apart from other motivational speakers is her detailed preparation for every speaking engagement. She spends the time to interview her clients, ensuring a deeper understanding of their challenges and how to overcome them. By inspiring individuals and organizations to take charge and be accountable, Michelle helps shift perspectives to achieve tangible long-term results.
Up to the Challenge
As a keynote speaker Michelle has worked with hundreds of global corporations, academia, government bodies, and diverse associations across five continents to find solutions to top-of-mind business challenges. She has been instrumental in improving and implementing organizational change, helping develop core leadership skills, manage internal communications, and enhancing customer service, allowing clients to reach their goals.
The Power of Passion
Michelle is one of less than 800 people worldwide to have earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation. Her passion for her work is evident in her speaking, she believes in the importance of authentic leadership in the workplace and the responsibility of positive communication and influence. She is committed to inspiring her clients to adopt practical, dynamic approaches to transform their culture and mindset.
LEAD YOURSELF FIRST!
Indispensable Lessons in Business and in Life
Lead Yourself First! is filled with engaging stories and advice from top Vancouver keynote speaker Michelle Ray, helping people everywhere live life to the fullest and take the lead in any professional or personal challenge.
By applying Michelle Ray’s simple and powerful life-changing lessons, you will discover new strategies to manage change, leverage your career and improve the quality of all your choices.
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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Experience candid conversations with Michelle on what it means to Lead Yourself First. You will learn...
How to adopt a leadership mindset and take the lead.
How to elevate your influence and achieve your goals.
How to overcome the “fear of success”.
How to improve your communication and increase team efficiency.
How to succeed in the face of change.
