Not just another
pep talk.

Keynotes that inspire—
rooted in grit and resilience.

Growth doesn’t wait for perfect.

It begins wherever resilience does.

I’ve been through it.

And now I speak to the people who are still in it.

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I know what it’s like when everything goes off-script.

When your body gives out.
When your world unravels.
When you’re forced to rebuild from scratch.

I’m Michelle Kennedy —
a speaker who’s led teams, rebuilt businesses, and lived through the hard parts.
I help people move forward when things fall apart.

I’ve built companies.
Led high-stakes shows.
Made tough calls.
And rebuilt everything — career, identity, direction — from the ground up.

These talks aren’t theory.
They’re forged in lived experience.
Rooted in clarity.
Sharpened by challenge.
Grounded in grit.

Because grit isn’t a buzzword.
It’s a survival skill.

If your audience is navigating:
— burnout
— reinvention
— or the long, messy middle...

I speak to the parts no one prepares you for.
And the strength it takes to keep moving anyway.

Keynotes that speak to the hard parts—and what comes next.

Designed for people navigating burnout, growth, or big change, my talks blend lived experience with practical tools.

Audiences walk away with language, strategy, and the reminder: you're stronger than you think.

Where I Focus

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  • Grit & Growth

  • Resilience

  • Leadership

  • Women in Business

  • Navigating Reinvention

  • Strategic Decision-Making

  • Radical Accountability

  • Masterful Networking

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Motivation fades.
Resilience lasts.

After an hour with Michelle, your audience will walk away with:

Confidence to rise to the challenge before them.

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Tools to stay grounded in the storm.

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Language to cut through pressure and overwhelm.

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Strategies to rebuild—when the plan falls apart.

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Strength to keep going, especially when it’s hard.

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This isn’t just about hype. It’s about grit.

Give your team what they actually need for the hard parts.

Let’s Talk

If you’re planning a conference, offsite, or something in between—I’d love to hear what you’re building.
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