Keynote Speaker & Facilitator
Michelle Vaughn is a speaker and facilitator known for holding rooms with clarity, steadiness, and depth. For over two years, she led and facilitated recurring live conversations for professional audiences, regularly engaging hundreds of participants in thoughtful, grounded dialogue.
Her work helps leaders, teams, and organizations slow down enough to think clearly, tell the truth without spectacle, and move forward with integrity. Michelle doesn’t deliver motivation for its own sake — she creates the conditions for real reflection, alignment, and action.
Michelle works with organizations, leadership teams, and professional associations seeking clarity, alignment, and grounded leadership — particularly during periods of growth, transition, or change.
Formats include:
• Keynotes for conferences and leadership events
• Facilitated conversations for leadership teams and organizations
• Panels and moderated discussions
• Workshops and breakouts
I speak about leadership and identity — not as concepts, but as lived choices people are already making.
Why Organizations Book Michelle
Michelle is brought into rooms where clarity, steadiness, and trust matter.
Organizations book Michelle when they need:
A speaker who can hold complex conversations without polarization
A grounded voice during periods of growth, change, or transition
Leadership conversations that move beyond motivation into real alignment
A facilitator who earns trust quickly and respects the intelligence of the room
Michelle’s work is especially effective with professional audiences who value substance, presence, and thoughtful leadership over performance or hype.
What Sets Her Apart
Extensive experience facilitating recurring live conversations for professional audiences
Ability to engage diverse rooms with calm authority and emotional intelligence
A facilitative style that supports reflection, dialogue, and action
Trusted by leaders and professionals to guide meaningful conversations
Michelle does not speak at audiences — she creates the conditions for people to think clearly, speak honestly, and move forward with intention.
Ideal Audiences
Michelle is a strong fit for:
Corporate and organizational leadership teams
Professional associations and conferences
Industry summits and executive events
Rooms seeking clarity, alignment, and grounded leadership
Experience & Approach
Michelle brings real-world leadership experience to every room she enters. For over two years, she facilitated recurring live conversations for professional audiences, engaging hundreds of participants across leadership, business, and organizational environments.
Her work is shaped by hands-on experience leading discussions, moderating panels, and guiding conversations where clarity, trust, and thoughtful engagement matter. Michelle is known for her ability to meet rooms where they are, adapt to the moment, and create space for honest dialogue without losing structure or direction.
She approaches every engagement with preparation, respect for the audience, and an understanding of the responsibility that comes with being invited into professional spaces.
How Michelle Works With Events
Michelle partners closely with organizers to ensure each engagement is aligned with the goals of the event and the needs of the audience. Every talk or facilitated session is tailored to the room, while maintaining a consistent focus on leadership, identity, and clarity in decision-making.
Organizers appreciate Michelle’s ability to:
Prepare thoroughly without over-scripted delivery
Read and respond to the room in real time
Balance depth with accessibility for diverse audiences
Create a grounded, professional experience for attendees
Speaking Formats & Booking
Michelle offers the following formats for professional and organizational audiences:
Keynotes for conferences, summits, and leadership events
(45–60 minutes, in-person or virtual)Facilitated leadership conversations for organizations and teams
Panels and moderated discussions
Workshops and breakout sessions for professional development programs
Each engagement is customized to the audience, goals, and context of the event.
Michelle is currently booking paid speaking engagements for organizations, associations, and professional events.
To inquire about availability, formats, or fit, please complete the form below.