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Energize Your Next Event

with Michelle L. Steffes

Keynote Speaker - Live or Virtual

for Accelerated Growth from the Inside Out

Transform your next team meeting, remote training or event with a world class speech by Michelle L. Steffes, author of, “Reframe & Rewire: Greatness Through Daily Routine” and popular podcast host. Engage, entertain, and excite your crowd with science-backed tips for transformation. Browse through the list of sample speaker topics below and fill out the form or give us a call to learn how to take your next event to the next level! 

Michelle L. Steffes, CPS, CPLC, AHF

Michelle L. Steffes

Empowering leaders, building business
and unifying teams for over 25 years.

  • Energetic & passionate Professional Speaker, Corporate Trainer and Certified Coach
  • Possesses 10,000 hours of study in neuroscience, physiology and human behavior
  • Leverages neuroscience & pattern disruption to transform lives and cultures.
  • Expert in training on Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
  • Featured in FACES Magazine as “The Face of Corporate Training”
  • Author of “Reframe & Rewire: Greatness Through Daily Routine”
  • Creator of the 5 in 5 Performance Coaching Program

Great Organizations that have Powered Up with Michelle!

Popular Topics for Energized Events - Live or Remote

Do you sometimes wish you could manage your emotions more intelligently? (i.e. remaining calm under pressure, staying motivated, resisting offense or having more influence)
 
High Emotional Intelligence is a critical factor in today’s workforce with significant predictors of success in both team and individual performance. It is truly is the “IT Factor” in high performance and well-being.
 
During this impactful, engaging session, Michelle will reveal how to manage and conquer both inner and outer saboteurs that prevent mental agility and positive communication skills. You will be given immediate and practical applications for each of the 5 elements of Emotional Intelligence (Self-Awareness, Motivation, Self-Control, Empathy and Social Skills).  
 
Michelle will also provide a unique understanding of how our emotional state can be transformed through rewiring the brain with simple changes made in small daily decisions, ultimately providing a clear road map to achieving high emotional intelligence.
 
Participants will be able to:
  • Learn their score in Emotional Intelligence – (EQ) Emotional Quotient 
  • Clearly Understand each of the 5 Elements of EI and why they are Important
  • Identify their own Inhibiting Mindsets & Emotions
  • Learn how to Retrain the Brain through Small Changes that create BIG Results
  • Increase EQ Scores and Develop a Powerful State of Mind in all Situations 
 
This program is perfect for:
  • Executives, Leaders and/or Managers
  • HR Professionals
  • Corporations & Associations
  • General Audience
 
Format: Keynote & Breakout, Virtual/ Remote Program – Also available as an extended interactive workshop or retreat
 
Virtually Presentation: Yes this program can be delivered virtually.
 
Average Time: 60 to 90 minutes. Also available as an extended, interactive workshop or retreat. (inquire for fees)
 
What others have experienced:
“It was exciting to see comments that this was the best event yet!” – Gwyn Harnish, VP Marketing, United Bank / “What a great presentation Michelle! We had fun, learned a lot about ourselves and took away action steps to put into practice right away! “ – Lisa Banas, Senior VP, United Bank
 
“Michelle was an amazing speaker for the Region V IIMC Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. Over 70 City/Township municipal clerks from 5 states attended and all gave her rave reviews.” – Sarah Bydalek, IIMC Clerk
Do you find it increasingly difficult to manage the turmoil that goes on inside and outside of you when there are misunderstandings, assumptions or unresolved conflict?
 
Is self sabotage tormenting you when relationships are not going well?
 
You will be inspired and motivated with this insightful topic! Michelle will engage you in understanding the science behind resilience and a strong state of mind while learning about communication under pressure.
 
You will walk away with multiple and very specific applications that will transform how you process challenges. Leaders and team members will feel empowered to diffuse stressful situations and feel more equipped to control their own stress response intrinsically and extrinsically
 
Participants will be able to:
  • Discover the Brain Science behind Stress, Offense and Frustration
  • Understand how Stress affects our Ability to Cope & Communicate Effectively
  • Retrain the Brain for Resilience by making Small Daily Changes that create BIG Results!
  • Create a Healthy State of Mind in all Circumstances
  • Connect Effectively with Others to Diffuse Stressful Confrontations
 
Average Format: 45-90 minute keynote or corporate meeting, 45-90 minute breakout or workshop
 
This program is perfect for:
  • Leaders and/or Managers
  • HR Professionals
  • Institutions or cultures where stress is high
  • Associations & Corporations
  • General Audience Format: Keynote & Breakout, Virtual/ Remote Program Virtually Presentation: Yes this program can be delivered virtually. Time: 60 to 90 minutes
 
What others have experienced:
“Michelle was an amazing speaker for the Region V IIMC Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. Over 70 City/Township municipal clerks from 5 states attended and all gave her rave reviews. Her topics were Avoiding Burnout and Empowering Leadership. Both of which are critical to our daily and professional lives.” (Full Day Training) – Sarah Bydalek – City Clerk at City of Walker, MI
 
 “Thank you Michelle Steffes for a great talk. Paul Seese and I attended your event on Empowering Leadership. No matter how many times I hear you speak I always learn something to move me forward. Thanks again!”Ellen Seese  – Operations Manager, Disability Advocates of Kent County
 
“Michelle did a great job energizing our team and keeping them engaged throughout her time with two different groups. Our team members really enjoyed the subject matter and the interactive nature of the activities that Michelle planned for them. I’d highly recommend her for a staff training for any organization or group.!” – Victor Cardenas,Asst. City Manager, City of Novi

Energy, Focus & Time are truly the ultimate keys to success! If we can manage these three well, we can accomplish more in less time and increase our potential exponentially.

This topic is chock full of practical ways you can create small changes in your day to day routine and in how you get things done. You will hear “out of the box” applications to increase your energy and focus along with critical keys to managing time more effectively. You will be surprised and pleased to learn techniques, routine changes and even foods which can fuel your brain and increase your creativity to accomplish more tasks efficiently and at a higher level of productivity.

A Few Take-Aways:

  • Common “Energy Vampires” Leading to Limited Focus?
  • Discover the Secret Hormone to Energy & Clarity of Mind and How To Release it
  • How to Manipulate Your Physiology and Mental Awareness
  • Practical and Immediately Applicable Time Management Hacks
  • How to Become Unstoppable By the Changes in Your Routine

Every day, we are all building a legacy of some kind. Each challenge in life and in career presents to us a choice to build on a foundation of stress, pressure and discouragement OR a foundation strengthened by an opportunity to inspire with courage, hope, determination, and compassion.

Michelle draws from more than two decades of building businesses, building teams and encouraging others to raise their standards to a level of greatness beyond themselves. In this address, your attendees will be inspired by stories, insights, statistics and cognitive methods to overcome and rise above every circumstance with a destiny mindset to the service of others.

You will leave feeling empowered and compelled to face every challenge with a new perception and a strong desire to reach out and make an impact in the world around you. The call to action will be one of specific and highly effective practices that will reverse self-defeating perceptions and release a fresh passion for life and legacy.

A Few Take-Aways:

  • What are Your Legacy Killers?
  • The Brain Science Behind Inner Saboteurs 
  • Practical Methods to Reduce Stress and Alter Your Physiology
  • Raising the Standard and Impacting Your World
  • Becoming a Powerhouse of Compassion & Influence
  • Building Your Legacy through Inspiration and Service
Do you believe that when your team feels valued, trusted and empowered, it can have a greater impact on your bottom line than any other strategy you implement?
 
What does it mean to be a heart-centered leader and how does it make a difference in the performance of our team?
 
You may be surprised at the miracle of leading with heart and how it can instantly build trust, engagement and loyalty into your team and your culture.  Michelle will provide immediately applicable steps you can take to increase engagement and re-ignite high performance in your organization. 
 
Michelle’s presentation uniquely incorporates stories, analogies and relevant facts about the brain and human response to expose what is often overlooked by the corporate world as it relates to culture change and empowering leadership. 
 
Participants will be able to:
  • Realize what it takes to create an Empowered and Engaged Culture 
  • Understand the Science and Evidence behind Performance Issues
  • Utilize the Knowledge of Human Physiology to Turbo Charge Simple Applications that Increase Morale & Performance
  • Install consistent Leadership Practices that tear down Silos and end Turf Wars
  • Learn Practical Engagement Methods that Expose and Utilize Untapped Talents
 
This program is perfect for:
  • Executives, Leaders and/or Managers
  • HR Professionals
  • Corporations & Associations
 
Format: Keynote & Breakout, Virtual/ Remote Program 
 
Virtually Presentation: Yes this program can be delivered virtually. 
 
Average Time: 60 to 90 minutes
 
What others have experienced:
“I engaged Michelle to speak at several events for a professional group and conference I am a part of. Hands down, her track was the best attended and had the most responses with amazing feedback!”Derek Wood, CFO, West MI Transport
 
“Michelle and her team are a pleasure to work with.  High energy, engaging, and very responsive.” – Dan Geissbuhler, Area President, US Foods (Calif. Nevada)
 
Michelle has been a great asset to our team!Mandi Brower, COO, Quality Car Wash, Tommy’s  Express,  Tim Hortons

The vast majority of communication issues and employee disengagement stems from teams who do not understand or embrace the vision of an organization. In comparison, a sports team without a solid, agreed upon game plan, cannot possibly win the game. Despite the talents and experience of the team, what transpires on the field would not be representative of the players’ true talents.

This is also the case with your employees. If they don’t know the game plan, they’re ability to work together on solutions with the same goal in mind are inhibited.

Discover how you can impart the purpose and goals of your organization into an impartible series of purposeful, structured events leading to staff and team ownership of Vision. The result, if applied will be unity, higher productivity, less turnover and excellent team morale.

A Few Take-Aways:

  • The Powerful Benefits of a Vision Focused Organization
  • Exposing the Fallacies of Assumption and Uncertainty
  • Developing a Plan to Impart Vision
  • Engaging Employees in Vision Ownership
  • Specific and Tangible Tools that will Motivate, Excite and Induce Results

Resilience is one of the most important factors in success, relationships and challenges. Recent statistics show that 84% of working America is stressed leading to multiple issues such as retention, turf wars, silos and multiple health issues, all leading to inferior performance and a lower standard of life.

You will be inspired and motivated with this insightful topic! You will learn how to develop resilience through an understanding of Neuroscience and Physiology accompanied by stories, analogies, statistics and examples from 20+ years of leadership and team building.

We will walk you through the “Cycle of Change” and help you to identify where you are today and how to get past the “danger zone” personally and corporately. You will walk away with multiple and very specific applications that will transform how you process challenges in the midst of uncertainty and change. Both leaders and team members will feel empowered to diffuse stressful situations and feel more equipped to control their own stress response intrinsically and extrinsically.

A Few Take-Aways:

  • Understanding the “Cycle of Change” and the Keys to Getting Through the Danger Zone.
  • The Physiology behind Stress: How it Inhibits Our Potential & Performance
  • How to Reframe & Rewire in the Midst of Uncertainty & Change
  • Equipping Yourself &  Influencing Others in Challenging Times
  • Mastering A Powerful State of Mind in all Situations

Approximately eight out of every ten employees are over-stressed. In 2020 alone, burn-out increased by 38%! The health and productivity of the workforce must become a priority for organizations to experience growth and a healthy bottom line.

In this address, you will learn how to better manage day to day pressures and overcome the stress of today’s “new normal.” In this humorous approach, we will reveal the major causes of burnout and help you to diagnose where you might fall in the 12 Stages of Burnout. We will also reveal 6 crucial Keys to Avoiding Burnout including critical insights and powerful applications.  You will walk away feeling empowered and equipped with specific ways to manage your stress, your time and your tasks more effectively.

A Few Take-Aways:

  • The 12 Stages of Burnout
  • Stress, Burnout and Physiology: How it Affects our Brains and Well-Being
  • Six Keys to Avoiding Burnout
  • The Brain Science to Healthy State of Mind
  • Developing a Plan with Vision and Purpose
  • Effective Time/Task Management

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What Event Coordinators Are Saying

I engaged her to speak at several events for a professional group and conference I am a part of. Hands down, her track was the best attended and had the most responses with amazing feedback!  Her insights into the topic of emotional intelligence along with other topics are profound and her book is a must read. Michelle is very passionate about her work and is an enthusiastic engaging speaker that not only captivates your attention with topic content, but also engages you as part of the learning.

Michelle did a great job energizing our team and keeping them engaged throughout her time with two different groups.  Our team members really enjoyed the subject matter and the interactive nature of the activities that Michelle planned for them.  I’d highly recommend her for a staff training for any organization or group.

Michelle Steffes led an interactive talk with my Information Technology Division at GRCC. She presented science-based information in a fun and engaging way … we can each make small daily adjustments to our thinking which leads to BIG changes in our well-being. This is great stuff – professionally and personally!

Michelle is an amazing professional speaker and author! Our Event of over 100 business women enjoyed listening to her presentation… We are so blessed with her partnership!

Barb Nauta

Director, GTCC

Keynote on Resilience in Times of Change: “Love the breakdown of brain science, sources of decision making and stress – what feeds and what discourages it. Love the handouts!! Very useful information. Practical information and education on rewiring (the brain).

I attended a one hour webinar on how to avoid burn-out presented by Michelle … I started my week with regained confidence, leaving all the negativity behind. I had a very productive week and know that now I am back on track. Thank you Michelle!

Michelle was an amazing speaker for the Region V IIMC Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. Over 70 City/Township municipal clerks from 5 states attended and all gave her rave reviews. Her topics were Avoiding Burnout and Empowering Leadership. Both of which are critical to our daily and professional lives.

The Michigan Society of Association Executives was fortunate enough to have Michelle come speak at our CMP Summit this past October. Our attendees enjoyed her creative and humorous approach to helping relieve stress in the workplace and they walked away with ways to manage their time more effectively and maintain a healthy state of mind. Our evaluations proved she was the most popular speaker at our 2 day Summit so we have invited her back next year, too!

Michelle is a dynamic speaker… Her insights on how to combat destructive routines and rewire our brains for more energy and productivity inspired everyone in attendance. We highly recommend Michelle as a speaker and would invite her back!

You were the highlight of the conference for me! It is important to be inspired.

IPV Consulting | Executive & Team Coaching | MI