Because everyone deserves the chance to thrive.
Michelle Silverthorn delivers high-energy keynotes that help people find direction, work better together, lead with impact, and build a culture that thrives.
Storytelling. Research. Humor. Interaction. Practical ideas your audience will remember and use.
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A message that lands with purpose and passion.
“Michelle challenges us to build workplaces where authenticity isn’t just welcomed, it’s expected. From exploring how we trust with transparency to embracing how we honor authenticity, her message landed with purpose and passion.
— Connie Brenton, LegalOps.com
What I Do
I help professionals go from feeling stuck to knowing what comes next.
I help multigenerational teams stop assuming everyone thinks the same way—and start working better together.
I help leaders trade micromanaging for mentoring and vague feedback for meaningful growth.
I help organizations turn culture and belonging from words on a wall into something people experience every day.
I help mentors and mentees build relationships that open doors.
I bring research, storytelling, humor, and plenty of audience participation to every stage. I have competed on three game shows and won a state pageant title, so I know something about taking risks, staying visible, and performing under pressure - in front of a live studio audience!
My keynotes and workshops cover career growth, multigenerational workplaces, leadership development, workplace culture, and mentoring. Audiences leave energized, more honest about what needs to change, and ready to do something about it.
Michelle is easily one of my favorite speakers to work with. If you plan conferences, you’ll know that feeling I am about to describe … you get off the pre-planning phone call with the speaker and you exhale. You exhale because you know for this 75-minute session you’ll have NOTHING to worry about on stage. Having an A-list speaker is pure relief when dealing with all the issues that come with conference planning. Michelle is not only at the top of her game as a professional speaker, Michelle is also easy to work with and brings enthusiasm for your engagement.”
An A-list speaker is pure relief.
— Leigha Schatzman, AHTD
Bring the right THRIVE experience to your audience.
Every keynote is customized to your organization and the action you want people to take next.
This Is How We THRIVE
From Drift to Direction at Work
For high-performing professionals who look successful on paper but feel stuck underneath it — and are ready to name what's next.
THRIVE Leaders
How Leaders Build Teams That Actually Grow
For leaders who are tired of being the bottleneck and ready to build a team that can succeed without them.
Generation THRIVE
How Every Generation Can Work Better Together
For organizations where generational differences are creating more friction than progress.
THRIVE Mentors
How Great Mentoring Creates Real Growth
For mentors and mentees who want the relationship to actually go somewhere — real feedback, real advancement.
THRIVE Culture
How Everyday Decisions Shape Belonging and Trust
For organizations that want fairness and belonging to be something people experience at work, not just something they read about.
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Insights and inspiration.
Michelle Silverthorn is full of insights and inspiration. Any chance you get, follow, listen to and meet Michelle.
— Teka Pope, The Walt Disney Company
Targeted, engaging, and memorable.
Michelle worked with us to develop a tailored talk and interactive workshop. From the first time we spoke with her until minutes before she took the stage, she worked to make certain she would deliver a program that was targeted, engaging, and memorable. She listened to our goals, brainstormed with us, and ultimately delivered a very successful program. She was a partner every step of the way and we have received great feedback. She got attendees (over 130 people!) interacting, sharing ideas, and brainstorming solutions. It was a great success and we’re so happy we were able to work with Michelle. She’s a true professional and her passion for what she does and the product she delivers is evident. Highly recommend!
— Kate Tavella, Blank Rome
“Michelle brought the right energy, passion, and information our organization needed! The storytelling approach and interactive presentation style kept attendees engaged and intrigued. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive.”
The right energy and passion.
— Ayanna Lee, Baker Botts
Trusted by leading organizations
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