Event organizers, leaders, and organizations trust Michelle to deliver messages that connect, inspire, and stay with audiences long after the event ends.
An Unforgettable Opening Keynote
“Ms. Perdue’s presentation was nothing short of inspiring, leaving a lasting impact on the more than 2,500 education, nonprofit, and advocacy professionals in attendance. Michelle’s keynote, which centered on the themes of resilience and self-determination, was both timely and profoundly relevant to the work of those in the field of youth homelessness. From the moment she took the stage, Michelle’s commanding presence, authentic storytelling, and heartfelt message captured the attention of every individual in the room. Her words resonated deeply with attendees, many of whom are on the front lines of advocacy and education, facing significant challenges in their daily work.”
Deirdre Lynch Nicholson
Executive Director, National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
Connection You Can Feel
“Michelle is an excellent motivational speaker and teacher. Her expressiveness and ability to connect with her audience are two key strengths that I’ve seen her bring to each presentation. What I especially enjoy about Michelle is her ardent listening skills to audience members when they interact with her presentations coupled with the skill to have words fitly spoken in response to their contributions. This is a sign of a presenter comfortable with herself and cognizant of truly engaging each person in her audience. I look forward to every opportunity to hear Michelle speak!”
Keith Hardy
Project Manager, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
“It takes a highly positive, confident and motivating individual to, within seconds, capture the attention and respect of a large, diverse group of people, and to maintain their interest and appreciation throughout her message. This distinctly describes Michelle Perdue. She is a captivating, informative and stimulating speaker. Her messages and presentations always leave a powerfully inspiring impact in the minds and hearts of her listeners and followers.”
Cheryl Chatman
Executive V.P. and Dean of Diversity, Concordia University
“Michelle recently delivered an AGC Talk for us at one of our online events airing on RokuTV and Amazon FireTV. Michelle has a clear way of communicating and sharing a story in a way that she is able to connect to her audience. Her calm reassuring approach made her easy to listen to and able to get her points across. We loved having Michelle as our keynote speaker and highly recommend her. Thanks for an amazing job!”
Travis Sims
CEO & Founder, Accelerated Global Connections
“Michelle captivated our audience of 600 immediately. She customized her message around our mission and delivered an emotional and inspiring presentation. Michelle is a professional and will connect with the hearts of your audience. She was very prepared and we received raving reviews from her performance as a speaker and moderator of our CEO panel.”
Pam Borton
President & CEO, Borton Partners
Tailored for the Moment
“Michelle led a discussion for my OpCo at J&J on the topic ‘Communicating Effectively in a Virtual World.’ This topic was timely as we were in the process of evaluating the impact of the pandemic-driven ‘new normal’ on our teams and wanted to ensure that our organization had the tools to successfully navigate through it. Michelle’s ability to craft content specific to the needs of my organization added value to the discussion and allowed for a rich and productive dialogue. Michelle was a well-prepared, polished, and professional orator. Her strong grasp of complex material provided multilayer context to key principles as she spoke with power and passion. Her crisp, clear, and concise slides served as the backdrop of the discussion versus the focus of the session, which is another example of her higher-order presentation skills and professional expertise.”
Eric Alexander
Business Unit Leader, Johnson & Johnson
Storytelling That Stays With You
“Michelle connected with the audience right away. Her ability to weave story and poetry into a message that resonates with the audience is a true gift.”
Hollie Tometich
Executive Director, Ottumwa Leadership Academy
“At a recent Minnesota Women in City Government luncheon in St. Paul, MN, Michelle highlighted three key steps to help us develop to our full potential. Her message and her poetry resonated with everyone attending.”
Carol A. Mueller
Mounds View Mayor
“Michelle was a fun, energetic and motivating speaker that exceeded our expectations! She did a great job in engaging Way to Grow’s staff and delivering a message that will resonate throughout 2024.”
Carolyn Smallwood
CEO, Way to Grow
“The way you weave storytelling into your performance is unparalleled. Each moment you created was not just for entertainment, it was for impact. You painted pictures with your words, taking us on a journey that resonated deep within us all. Your voice, your movements, your expressions, they all worked together in perfect harmony to create something that will stay with your audience long after. In sharing your story, you didn’t just tell us about survival, you showed us the power of resilience, the importance of self-empowerment, and the unwavering will to live. Your performance will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on everyone lucky enough to witness it. Thank you for giving us such a profound gift. It was truly an honor to watch you perform.”
Salwa Hassan
Patient Liaison, M Health Fairview
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