Michelle Joyce has spent nearly 30 years in the professional speaking and corporate meetings industry, helping organizations identify and book keynote speakers for conferences, leadership meetings, sales events and corporate gatherings. She is the Founder and President of Michelle Joyce Speakers and serves on the Executive Board of the Global Speaking Industry Association, where she previously served as President. Michelle is frequently called upon as an industry expert and is passionate about helping meeting professionals find the right speaker for the right audience.  

How Companies are Changing the Way They Have Meetings

Going beyond the first keynote. I’m seeing a trend where companies are demanding “more training” beyond the first keynote presentation. In the past, companies may have hired a popular keynote speaker for a general session at an in-person event. The speaker’s role was to inspire the audience, highlight the theme of the event, and amp…