Thoughtful Conversations.
Fresh Perspectives.
Michelle Kalsi speaks about the questions that often emerge after years of building careers, leading teams, raising families and creating lives we're proud of.
What happens when our definition of success begins to expand? How do we know when something is worth paying attention to? What gives us energy? And where might we be staying with what's familiar simply because it's what we know?
Drawing on decades of experience as an entrepreneur and senior business leader, Michelle brings a perspective shaped by both business and life. Her work has taken her around the world, from building her own company to helping organizations grow, launching new businesses and developing strategic partnerships.
At the center of her talks is a simple idea: experience gives us something valuable to work with, but it doesn't have to determine what we choose next.

"Some of the most interesting questions arrive when the old answers no longer quite fit."

Michelle combines personal stories, practical insight and real-world business experience to create talks that are thoughtful, engaging and refreshingly human.
Rather than arriving with a prescribed set of answers, she invites audiences to look differently at familiar questions about success, leadership, curiosity and what they want from the years ahead.
Each engagement is tailored to the audience and can be delivered as a keynote, workshop or facilitated conversation.
Latest Speaking Topics Include
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ARE YOU WAITING FOR A "SIGNIER" SIGN?
Learning to trust what you already know. -
FOLLOW THE ENERGY
A different way to think about what comes next. -
WHAT ARE YOU A BEGINNER AT?
What trying something new can teach you about yourself.
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WHERE ARE YOU PERFORMING INSTEAD OF LEADING?
Looking beyond what leadership is supposed to look like. -
WHAT ARE YOUR GIFTS AND ARE YOU USING THEM?
Rethinking contribution in the second half of life. -
WHAT IF THE BEST IS STILL AHEAD?
Imagining what you want from the life ahead of you.
Latest Speaking Topics Include
-
ARE YOU WAITING FOR A "SIGNIER" SIGN?
Learning to trust what you already know. -
FOLLOW THE ENERGY
A different way to think about what comes next. -
WHAT ARE YOU A BEGINNER AT?
Why stepping outside what we’re good at can reveal more of who we are.
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WHERE ARE YOU PERFORMING INSTEAD OF LEADING?
Moving beyond the version of leadership that got you here. -
WHAT ARE YOUR GIFTS AND ARE YOU USING THEM?
Rethinking contribution in the second half of life. -
WHAT IF THE BEST IS STILL AHEAD?
Creating your next chapter with intention.
