Keynote Speaker & Leadership Facilitator

Detroit, MI

Starts at $3,500

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Michelle Vaughn is a keynote speaker and facilitator known for holding professional rooms with clarity, steadiness, and depth. Her work centers on leadership, identity, and decision-making — especially in moments of pressure, change, or transition. Michelle helps audiences slow down, think clearly, and take aligned action without scripted motivation or spectacle.


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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $3,500

Languages: English

Gig length: 45 - 90 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - General liability insurance covering speaking engagements, workshops, and facilitated leadership sessions.

What to expect

A Grounded, High-Caliber Experience

When you book Michelle Vaughn, you're bringing in a speaker who knows how to hold a room — not through performance or manufactured energy, but through clarity, presence, and the kind of depth that stays with an audience long after the event ends.

Michelle comes prepared, professional, and ready to meet your audience where they are. Her sessions create space for leaders and teams to think more clearly, make better decisions, and leave with a framework they can actually use.

What event organizers consistently experience: easy communication, no green room drama, and a speaker who elevates the entire program.

About

Michelle Vaughn is a keynote speaker and facilitator known for her ability to bring clarity, steadiness, and depth to leadership conversations. Her work focuses on leadership, identity, and decision-making—particularly during periods of pressure, transition, or uncertainty. With a background in real-world leadership and live facilitation, Michelle helps individuals and organizations slow down, think clearly, and move forward with intention. She does not offer scripted motivation or surface-level inspiration. Instead, she creates environments that support honest reflection, aligned decisions, and meaningful action. Michelle is trusted by organizations and event leaders to hold space that is grounded, professional, and impactful. Her work resonates with audiences seeking clarity, alignment, and leadership that is calm, thoughtful, and real.

Signature talks:
• The Real Issue Is Rarely the Obvious One.
• Certainty Is Built Before It Is Felt.
• What Leaders Mean Is Not Always What Teams Hear.

Additional booking notes

Standard AV setup with microphone and screen (if applicable). Virtual sessions require a stable platform and host support.

Influences and inspiration

Brené Brown, Simon Sinek, Adam Grant, Esther Perel — and real-world leadership experience inside high-pressure environments.

Setup requirements

Requirements can be adjusted based on the event type and venue.

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