“To say we were blown away by Michelle is an understatement ... She brought heart, she brought truth, and she created a space for candid, raw conversation. You know her words are powerful when she moves our Chairman to tears.”
Over the past few years under two different organizations. Michelle has provided nothing but A+ service! She is a very knowledgeable, engaging, and effective diversity and inclusion strategist. Michelle not only brings awareness of workplace DE&I challenges but most importantly provides realistic actionable plans that build more inclusive companies, teams, and leaders. Michelle possesses a high level of emotional intelligence, with a natural ability to navigate difficult conversations and commits to being inclusive both in her professional and personal life
— QVC
“I honestly can’t recall talks that captured my attention the way your sessions did. I certainly learned a lot and came away feeling empowered for action ... It was everything I wanted for the group and more ...You most definitely delivered something meaningful, thoughtful, inspiring and practical.”
— Forerunner Ventures
When looking for a keynote speaker for our Conference, we had the good fortune of connecting with Michelle Silverthorne. She was everything we hoped for. From our initial conversation, we were comfortable that she understood the mission of our organization and would tailor her remarks to ensure their relevance to our members. She did not disappoint! She arrived with incredible positive energy and presented on a difficult topic in a manner that was sensitive, engaging, and thought-provoking. The response from conference attendees was effusive. We highly recommend Michelle to any organization looking for a dynamic and powerful speaker.
— Association of Workplace Investigators
I can only imagine how great Michelle would be in person because even her virtual presence had a resounding impact on our employees. The internal chatter was lighting up our devices as her passion spread throughout our home offices. The content she shared was relevant and relatable. The delivery was fast-paced and anecdotal. The messaging was straightforward but tactful. She was clear that a lot of work still needs to be done, but she gave us a vision of where we can begin.
— AEW Capital Management
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. Michelle genuinely wanted to understand my attendees and our industry. While many attendees were ready for Michelle’s general session, the DEI conversation was difficult for many others in the audience. Michelle deftly and carefully took us on our first step in the DEI journey with care and kindness. We were in her good hands for the general session as well as the follow-up breakout sessions. I am grateful for our time with Michelle and highly recommend her to others looking for a powerful experience.
