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.
We are excited to welcome Mark Sanborn to the Michelle Joyce Speakers exclusive roster! Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE, is an international bestselling author and award-winning keynote speaker on leadership, customer service, business growth, and organizational performance. Mark has given more than 3,000 presentations in every US state and in 14 countries. He is a New…
What is Your Personal Leadership Brand? Being a leader in today’s world is complex. Now, more than ever, leaders are tasked with a seemingly endless – and often conflicting – list of priorities. It’s essential that leaders within an organization grow the business, keep customers and clients satisfied, and retain and attract the right team…
A global pandemic, natural disasters, new ways of doing business, and other unforeseen events have disrupted almost every aspect of our regular lives this year. Building resilience during these stressful events is of the upmost important… but sometimes it’s just so difficult to do. Resilience, by definition, is “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties;…
In March 2020, the Meetings and Events Industry came to screeching halt due to the global pandemic of COVID-19. For several months, our speakers have not been allowed to get on airplanes and share their messages from big stages all over the word. (And when you’re a professional speaker, several months feels like an eternity.)…
I first met Joey Coleman in a sushi restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina. (I love it when my mom’s speakers come to town. I also love sushi.) The first thing I noticed about Joey was that he is a very funny guy! It’s easy to see why his customers love his programs and his energy.…
In middle school, we are all taught to be good leaders. It’s important to be a good role model for others and make good choices. Steve Gutzler helps people become better leaders. His programs focus on managing emotions, setting goals, and having the right mindset in order to lead others. For my 8-part Summer Speaker…
Scott Shellstrom teaches people how to look at things differently. Every week, our family looks forward to his What Is It Wednesday challenge… where Scott shares a “close-up photo” on Facebook of a random object, and everyone tries to guess what it is. Scott’s creativity really inspires me because he is such an amazing artist.…
I had the honor of introducing Alan at one of his most important keynotes… my 5th grade graduation ceremony. (Hey, it pays to have connections!) Alan has worked with some of the highest-performing basketball players in the country – and now he teaches professional audiences how to perform better and be a better teammate. Two…
In her programs, Colette Carlson performs a customized prop skit that will leave you laughing out loud. In this skit, she “piles on” props showing the audience what a day in their lives looks like. It’s hilarious. She is very funny. Colette teaches companies how to manage their stress and work/life balance, while also teaching…
If you can watch a show over and over again, because it’s funny, entertaining, and educational, that’s the mark of a great piece of work. One of my favorite YouTube shows is Jay Baer’s Talk Triggers Show. Not only is Jay very funny, but he shares real examples of what companies have done to stand…