Keynote Speaker · Author · Coach

Michelle Thompson

Helping audiences turn "someday" into starting now.

Author of Courageously You!, host of the Her Comeback podcast, and a speaker who brings warmth, honesty, and hard-won insight to every stage — inspiring audiences to break through limiting beliefs and create a life they love.

Keynotes & workshops Women's events & conferences In-person & virtual
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Signature Talks

Messages that move people to act

Every talk is tailored to your audience and your event's theme. Below are the frameworks audiences ask for most.

Courageously You

Seven simple frameworks for breaking free of the beliefs that keep you small — and finally creating a life that feels like your own.

Audience leaves with

A practical framework to identify and rewrite the story holding them back.

Most Requested

Her Comeback

Reinvention after 50 — how to rebuild your identity, confidence, and direction when the life you built no longer fits.

Audience leaves with

Permission to start over, plus a roadmap for the first 90 days.

Rewrite Your Story

The narratives we tell ourselves become the lives we live. Learn how to spot the old story and author a braver one.

Audience leaves with

Tools to catch limiting self-talk and reframe it in the moment.

Looking for something specific? Michelle customizes every talk.

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For Event Planners

Everything you need to say yes

Download the full speaker one-sheet for bio, talk descriptions, audience takeaways, and booking details — all in one place.

Ideal audiences

Women's conferences, leadership summits, professional associations, corporate ERGs, churches, and community organizations.

Formats available

Keynote (30–60 min), workshop (half or full day), breakout session, panel guest, and virtual fireside chat.

In-person & virtual

Available for travel and fully equipped for high-quality virtual delivery.

Add-ons

Signed book sales, breakout coaching sessions, and custom workbooks for your attendees.

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On Stage

Real connection, real room energy

Michelle's talks blend storytelling with practical frameworks — audiences laugh, reflect, and leave with something they can actually use on Monday morning.

"Michelle had our whole room leaning in. Women stayed after to talk with her for an hour."

— Event organizer

"Her message was warm, honest, and exactly what our attendees needed to hear."

— Conference planner

"Practical, inspiring, and genuinely funny. We'd book her again in a heartbeat."

— Leadership summit host

Author

Courageously You!

Host

Her Comeback Podcast

MBA, PMP

Certified Life Coach

Let's bring this message to your audience.

Tell me about your event — the audience, the theme, the date. I'll get back to you quickly with availability and next steps.

Speaks in-person & virtually • Customized to your theme