Are you ready to THRIVE?
Keynotes and workshops on leadership, culture, and growth.
Michelle Silverthorn brings the challenges people face every day to life with stories that hold a room and practical steps audiences can take when they return to work.
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A message that lands with purpose and passion.
“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
What I Do
I help people take charge of their careers and help organizations create the conditions for them to succeed.
My THRIVE programs tackle the decisions people face every day: choosing a career direction or deciding who gets hired and promoted. We also explore what happens when colleagues bring different expectations to work and how to keep working together when they disagree.
I bring those challenges to life with personal stories and audience participation. I’ve competed on three game shows and won a state pageant title, so I know a thing or two about putting yourself out there. My audiences get involved and leave with a step they’re ready to take.
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.”
An A-list speaker is pure relief.
— Leigha Schatzman, AHTD
Bring the right THRIVE experience to your audience.
Every keynote is customized to your organization and the action you want people to take next.
This Is How You THRIVE
How to Own What Comes Next
For high-performing professionals who look successful on paper but feel stuck underneath it and are ready to name what's next.
THRIVE Talent
How to Interview and Evaluate with Intention
For anyone making hiring or performance decisions who wants to recognize ability and explain their judgments with evidence.
THRIVE Generations
How to Work Together at Every Age
For organizations where generational differences are creating more friction than progress.
THRIVE Leaders
How to Build Impactful Teams that Last
For leaders ready to delegate with confidence and help people develop the judgment to lead.
THRIVE Together
How to Connect Across Differences
For organizations and communities that want to engage across differences and work together toward shared goals.
THRIVE and Belong
How to Build a Culture that Excels
For organizations ready to confront the assumptions and everyday decisions that shape who gets heard and who gets ahead.
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Full of insights and inspiration.
Michelle Silverthorn is full of insights and inspiration. Any chance you get, follow, listen to and meet Michelle.
— Teka Pope, The Walt Disney Company
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
“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 right energy and passion.
— Ayanna Lee, Baker Botts
Trusted by leading organizations
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