Hey Hero, it’s time to Thrive.
Keynotes and workshops for organizations, leaders, and their teams who know that purpose-powered people will shape the future of work.
Michelle delivers purpose and passion
[With ThriveHero™], Michelle challenges us to build workplaces where authenticity isn’t just welcomed, it’s expected. From exploring how we trust with transparency to embracing how we honor authenticity, her message landed with purpose and passion.
— Connie Brenton, LegalOps.com
Thriving isn’t a luxury—it’s a future-ready strategy.
Disengaged employees cost companies $9 trillion a year.
How much more is disillusionment costing you?
Your people need a new story. That’s where I come in.
Silent challenges keep your people stuck.
Lack of direction: Plateaued employees aren’t clear on what’s next for them.
Low energy: Change anxiety and uncertainty drains previously ambitious teams.
Self-doubt: Productivity and creativity take a hit when people are disengaged.
Suffering performance: When individuals move through the motions, teams stagnate.
Lost opportunities: Talented employees miss out on fulfillment, then move on.
In a world of uncertainty, the fix isn’t more policies—it’s more purpose.
You need ThriveHero™.
Backed by research and proven by experience, the ThriveHero™ framework encourages your leaders and your team to take radical responsibility for their careers; inspires the confidence required to be authentically visible; and helps reclaim motivation lost in disillusionment.
Together, we can build thriving cultures where every team member becomes the hero of their own career journey—resilient, purpose-driven, and ready for what’s next.
Michelle is easily one of my favorite speakers to work with. If you plan conferences, you’ll know that feeling I am about to describe … you get off the pre-planning phone call with the speaker and you exhale. You exhale because you know for this 75-minute session you’ll have NOTHING to worry about on stage. Having an A-list speaker is pure relief when dealing with all the issues that come with conference planning. Michelle is not only at the top of her game as a professional speaker, Michelle is also easy to work with and brings enthusiasm for your engagement.”
Expect enthusiasm and engagement with every experience.
— Leigha Schatzman, AHTD
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Michelle Silverthorn
Keynote Speaker, Employee Engagement Expert, and Founder of ThriveHero™
I started ThriveHero™ with one simple belief: No one wants to be a side character in their own life. Yet in workplaces across the country, disillusionment is taking hold. Disillusionment with career paths, with companies, and with leadership. People shrink to fit, hide behind titles, and check boxes instead of living out their full story.
The results weigh down both people and companies.
Your people are more than capable. But you’ve noticed it—something feels off. The spark is fading. The energy that once fueled your team has dulled. Now, too many are just going through the motions. Engagement is down. Purpose feels distant. Quiet quitting is taking root. Disillusionment has replaced drive. And you're looking for a way to reignite that fire before it’s too late.
That something is ownership. When employees own their narrative, everything changes. Purpose improves performance. Clarity creates engagement. Individual success keeps talented people on teams.
The future of work belongs to organizations where every employee leads with purpose and owns their story.
This is where we all thrive.
Michelle Silverthorn is full of insights and inspiration. Any chance you get, follow, listen to and meet Michelle.
— Teka Pope, The Walt Disney Company
The ThriveHero™ framework
creates a map that motivates.
Your people don’t need more rah-rah inspiration—they need a map to know where to go next.
ThriveHero™ combines story and strategy to bridge the gap between who they are now and how they show up at work. The result: They become the hero of their stories, thrive in their careers, and energize those around them.
My ThriveHero™ keynotes—grounded in behavioral science, workplace psychology, and years of leadership experience—guide professionals through the core steps of the hero’s journey at work.
From self-doubt to visibility; roadblocks to resilience; disillusioned to energized. If old strategies aren’t working, this is the direction you need.
Keynotes and Workshops
Learn my research-backed approach to empower your team. Help individuals take control of their careers and work together to build a thriving, resilient culture. Imagine the difference it would make if your team stepped into their roles with purpose, clarity, and confidence.
Targeted, engaging, and memorable.
Michelle worked with us to develop a tailored talk and interactive workshop. From the first time we spoke with her until minutes before she took the stage, she worked to make certain she would deliver a program that was targeted, engaging, and memorable. She listened to our goals, brainstormed with us, and ultimately delivered a very successful program. She was a partner every step of the way and we have received great feedback. She got attendees (over 130 people!) interacting, sharing ideas, and brainstorming solutions. It was a great success and we’re so happy we were able to work with Michelle. She’s a true professional and her passion for what she does and the product she delivers is evident. Highly recommend!
— Kate Tavella, Blank Rome
Thrive Hero
Thrive Hero: Your Unstoppable Journey to Success and Fulfillment at Work is your roadmap to turning everyday work into a meaningful, purpose-driven journey. Using the powerful T.H.R.I.V.E. framework, this book helps you move from stuck to unstoppable, own your story, silence self-doubt, and engage your values-centered resilience. Join the waitlist to get early access to chapter releases and more.
Your Unstoppable Journey to
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“Michelle brought the right energy, passion, and information our organization needed! The storytelling approach and interactive presentation style kept attendees engaged and intrigued. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive.”
The energy, passion, and information that’s missing from your organization.
— Ayanna Lee, Baker Botts
Organizations who Thrive
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