Biography

As a Hollywood actress, Michelle embodied the art of influence on stages and television for over 20 years on shows such as Friends, Bones, CSI: Miami, Modern Family, and NCIS. In practice of the craft, Michelle uncovered that acting is really about getting to the truth of your experience and finding yourself in whatever role you play.

Also known as The Speech Queen, she has facilitated dozens of workshops for companies such as Lowe’s, Deloitte, AbbVie, Amex, Visco, Genentech, and KPMG, and is an executive coach for senior leaders at major corporations.

With a BA in Psychology and an MBA, Michelle combines leadership communication and personal transformation principles to guide leaders in stepping into their personal power, delivering stand-out presentations and keynotes, successfully winning promotions, achieving desired outcomes from strategic conversations, and discovering authentic, confident, and purposeful leadership.

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Michelle Anne Johnson - Learn to Trust Yourself Again

Michelle Anne Johnson - "Lead From Personal Empowerment Instead of Insecurity and Ego"

Michelle Anne Johnson - Authenticity and The 3 Levels of Self-Awareness

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The Secret to Powerful Presence Is Personal Power

No matter what role you’re playing, at home, in your community, or within an organization, your most valuable skill is influence – whether it be to lead, engage, connect, sell, or solve. The problem is that we’re only taught to “present”. But the path to influence isn’t in your presentation. It’s in your presence.

In my signature keynote, I'll draw on my acting background and years of coaching senior leaders to teach your audience how to embody powerful presence by cultivating the building blocks of personal power: authenticity, confidence, and purpose.

YOUR AUDIENCE WILL WALK AWAY WITH:

- The ACP Presence Model: a framework to develop the inner principles of authenticity, confidence, and purpose
- An elevated sense of personal power that translates into greater executive presence
- A deeper understanding of how greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence make you a more powerful, engaging leader
- Concrete strategies to develop and practice authenticity, confidence, and purpose every day

THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR:

- Managers and business leaders that want to model authentic, confident, and purposeful leadership
- C-Suite and director-level executives that want to create a culture that fosters authenticity, confidence, and purpose
- Professionals that need a starting place to address disempowering beliefs and behavior that may be getting in the way of goals and relationships
- Women leaders that want to embody personal power

Hollywood Tips for Business Leaders: Be a Binge-worthy Speaker

Every day in the business world, leaders at all levels must communicate to their teams, clients, and other crucial stakeholders. What makes some leaders confusing and forgettable while others are clear and memorable when they speak?

This highly informative and entertaining talk shows how to use three proven techniques Hollywood uses to keep you binge-watching your favorite shows - story, emotion, and charisma – to communicate with clarity, confidence, and presence. If time permits, she can even bring volunteers on stage to demonstrate real-time transformational coaching.

YOUR AUDIENCE WILL LEAVE WITH STRATEGIES TO:

- Turn your message into a story – discover a storytelling formula used by Hollywood writers that convert messages into narratives that lead to measurable outcomes.
- Bring your message to life with personality and emotion – emotionally engage your audience with simple acting techniques that will transform your delivery.
- Find your charisma for powerful presence - learn simple principles that manage public speaking anxiety while cultivating your own brand of magnetism.
- Communicate with a holistic approach – apply a methodology that enhances the internal and external components of communication.

THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR:

- Senior leaders who must communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
- Executives who want to enhance their leadership brand
Professionals who need to be more visible to move forward in their careers
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG's) and Business Resource Groups (BRG)'s
- Women Leaders looking to have greater influence

Testimonials

This course isn't just about how to look better on camera. You learn how to conduct yourself in a professional environment and develop yourself personally along the way. It's like virtual meetings meets Tony Robbins.
– Rick Batalla, Business Owner
Simply the best! From one-on-one coaching to delivering engaging keynotes, Michelle’s impact is immediate and lasting. If you’re seeking an expert to help you or your audience build confidence, develop presence, and deliver effectively, look no further.
– K.G., VP, Communications, Deloitte
Michelle energized the group after a long day, and that meant a lot to our clients. Her insightful thoughts on authenticity, confidence, and purpose left a profound impact on all the participants, igniting a spark of inspiration in everyone present. Her presence significantly contributed to the success of the event, which plays a crucial role in molding future leaders."
– D.H., Principal, Big 4 Consulting Firm
Michelle is an outstanding instructor, facilitator, speaker and leader. My organization has hired Michelle on several occasions for facilitation, instruction and speaking engagements. In every instance she has WOWed our teams. She leads from a place of confidence and instills this confidence in the teams she works with. I highly recommend Michelle- we really need more Michelle's in the world.
– K.H., Director
Thanks to Michelle's outstanding leadership in coaching, I find myself now being considered for several pivotal roles within the firm—opportunities I am genuinely excited about."
– T.A., Partner

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