Reviews of Our Speakers

Michelle was a big hit, and we’ve received a lot of feedback on how timely and practical her message was for our associates. She took our vision for her session and hit every point, and her energy definitely comes through the screen. Everyone who attended raved about her session and wanted more time with Michelle. Not only is she wonderful speaker, but she’s also wonderful to collaborate with!  — Christina Mendoza, Sr Executive Assistant, UScellular

“Thank you all for everything!  We are definitely looking forward to having Michelle back. They loved her. It was risky, but it was a really great risk to open their eyes up! Michelle was a rock star and folks are still buzzing about her.” — American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers

“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Michelle Poler’s opening keynote at our Emergency Nursing 2022 Annual Conference! From the beginning of the process to the end, Michelle’s team was responsive and organized. Her energy during our 8 AM general session was palpable in the room of our 3,000 nurses. The opportunity for our nurses to purchase her book afterwards and meet her, to also share their vulnerable stories with her of fears and stories, was much appreciated. I would recommend Michelle in the future to any other healthcare associations who are looking to bring joy and excitement to their opening general session!” –Emergency Nurses Association

“Michelle is dynamic, interactive, and has a positive outlook on life! This is the second time we have had her speak at one of our events and she did not disappoint. Her high energy and enthusiasm were amazing.  She is talented, funny, insightful, and extremely passionate about encouraging others to be their authentic self.” – Marketing Events Specialist, Financial Services Company

“Michelle was relatable to our audience across the board, she provided easy actionable steps that attendees could implement immediately, and her energy was through the roof (even though we were virtual)!” –Jennifer Smith, Director, International Interior Design Association

“Michelle’s talk was authentic, extremely engaging, and resonated well with the team. It was the perfect combo of inspiring and motivational, while also having the right amount of humour. It got everyone thinking about how consistent, small changes can really impact your life. Following the talk, we’ve created a 100-day challenge Slack channel for those who want to continue the conversation. There have been some great discussions happening about what people would like to do more of this year which is helping to facilitate team bonding and facing fears together. Thanks, Michelle!” –Thinkific Labs Inc.

“IT WAS AMAZINGGGGGGGGG!!!!  The feedback we have received so far is overwhelming! Thank you!!! I want to share with you that last night at the gym, I did something I was so afraid to do before. For the first time, I did a handstand and saw things upside down. I felt so empowered after that, I allowed myself to grow more! Just wanted to share that with you. ?” –SC Johnson

“Michelle Poler was an excellent keynote for our association’s virtual conference. Our attendees particularly appreciated her authenticity and energy! Some feedback from attendees of the 2021 NIRSA Virtual Annual Conference included:

• Absolutely incredible session. I really got a chance to think about the chances I want take next, but also be proud of the things that I have done to step out of my comfort zone in the past.
• Beautiful message! Very well done! Best virtual presentation I’ve been a part of!
• Fun, lively and engaging presentation. It was a great way to kick off the conference. I appreciate her authenticity. Thank you.
• I enjoyed this presentation because it challenged me to be brave and face my fears and not let them be what defines me and my comfort zone.  By being brave and transparent I can inspire the people that work for me.”

– Kristen Gleason, Director of Professional Development, NIRSA
 

“When our large women’s professional organization had to switch to a virtual platform for our 10 year anniversary event we were extremely nervous. Keeping energies high, keeping attendees engaged, and having your guests leave with a positive outlook like they would at an in-person event was at the top of our minds. We were recommended to Michelle Poler and instantly knew, after watching a few of her videos about transitioning to virtual, that she was the perfect fit for our audience. She brought so much enthusiasm and energy to our event, shared a message that was real and a woman at any age could identify with, and was so, so invested in the experience of our guests. Working with Michelle was a dream, especially during a time when there is so much uncertainty and unknown. People are nervous, and don’t know what life holds for them, but in that 1.5 hour program we saw nothing but smiles, happiness, inspiration and empowerment. Thank you Michelle for bringing us together and giving us all an experience we can hold onto forever.” –Rachael Romig, Executive Director of Events & Special Programs, Women2Women, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance

“Michelle was a remarkable, inspirational speaker, and the virtual event was a huge success.  It was very well planned and the 60 minute time period (during the lunch hour) was perfect.  We received a countless number of comments about her energy, delivery and the overall success of the program.  Michelle and her team were very professional and awesome to work with!  Hats off to all for the PHENOMENAL job!” –Stacy Cohen, Director, Norton Healthcare

“Thanks so much for being part of the Warrior Invictus family for the day.  Your presentation was inspiring, fun, and really connected with our people.  You have a powerful mission in life and are really changing lives by nudging people into action.”– Warrior Invictus Holding Company

“Michelle has an amazing and inspiring message that is applicable to both personal and professional growth.  Her ability to adapt her talk to our primarily male audience was seamless.  I have heard nothing but positive stories of how her story is going to make our team step out of their comfort zone to grow.  The best part was she got 250 men to dance!” -Ingersoll Rand

“Michelle is an energetic and inspirational speaker. Her session scored a total of 4.8 (out of 5) with many positive reviews. Her keynote “Fear less, do more” influenced our franchisees in attendance to be fearless in taking risks and being bolder in their actions, all while being extremely positive and doing good within their professional and social circles. We look forward in collaborating with Michelle in future events.” –Pizza Hut Latin America

“Michelle is a very authentic person. Her messages are serious, but conveyed in a very fun and interactive way. Everybody can relate to some of Michelle’s fears and she energizes the audience. Everybody liked her performance, she was genuine and fun, and also very accommodating and nice as a person.” –Guillaume Geslin, VP General Manager, Estēe Lauder Travel Retail Americas

“Michelle was dynamic, interactive and full of energy! Every single moment of her program was carefully crafted and kept the audience engaged and inspired to do more and fear less.  She is a GEM!” —Betsy Gandara, Marketing Manager, Youngevity

“Finding a speaker who is entertaining, funny, relatable and that brings content that actually helps our Reps do a better job and be more confident is not easy. Michelle did every one of those things and we could have listened for another hour!” –Jeremiah Bradley, Chairman of the Board, ZYIA Active

“Michelle was a pure joy! Not only during her training and keynote, but also throughout the entire event process. Her message was very inspirational for our audience and she truly helped motivate our attendees into massive action.” – Isagenix

“THANK YOU!!!  You were an absolute joy to have at our event and we are so grateful for your time and energy.  The team is all buzzing about your talk and we’ve heard from so many people that you were the highlight of their day.  Thank you for being so incredible to work with.” – Jackie Waldorph, Sr. Director Employee Experience, LinkedIn

“I’ve created a new word as a result of having the opportunity to meet and listen to Michelle – “Inspiractional” – not only did she inspire me to take action in my life – both professionally and personally – she caused me to take the first step on things I’ve been thinking about for a long time!  Every member of our team was moved in positive ways as a result of her time with us.”
–Patrick Walsh, EVP, Chief Claims Officer, York Risk Services

“Out of all the surveys that were completed for Michelle Poler, she received an average of 4.9 out of 5 (5 being excellent) for her Luncheon Keynote. Audience members described her as amazing, inspiring, and thought provoking. Michelle’s talk was one of the highlights of the day.” –Tina Johnson, Founder, Virginia Women’s Business Conference

“Michelle’s workshop was the most well-attended of its kind, especially for our youth attendees, at our 2018 Annual Conference, and definitely one of the most talked about. Her talk was energetic, relatable, and down-to-earth, and offered insights that it takes many of us a lifetime to learn. We hope our attendees really take to heart her lesson about thinking about their fears as opportunities.” – UNIDOS

“People thought she was very refreshing, honest and different.  It was wonderful to hear all of the comments on the way out of the venue, how they had never heard anything like that at a chamber event, great feedback!    I think people will be stronger and look out for themselves going forward.   I know I will!   There were many young women in the audience that LOVED her!” –Clelia McVay, Director of Events & Programming, Metro North Chamber of Commerce