Engage, Inspire & Motivate Your Group
Just as much as clients benefit from my individual coaching, they also love being a part of my groups! I so enjoy combining my coaching skills with my expertise and background in: Public speaking, training and development, interpersonal/group/organizational communication, and group facilitation. So…
If you:
– Belong to a professional association
– Are part of a business group
– Plan client appreciation events
– Have regular staff meetings
– Participate in a special interest group
– Are holding an upcoming conference
Then count on me to:
– Lead an inspiring and engaging workshop
– Speak at your next event
– Facilitate a meaningful and interactive group activity
– Moderate a thought-provoking panel discussion
– Teach personal and professional development principles
– Present exactly what you need
The audiences I have worked with include:
City government officers, school district administrators, chambers of commerce, executive associations, national conference attendees, professional organizers, Rotary Club, college students, realtors, Fortune 500 industries (hospitality, marketing, grocery), dance school instructors, financial service professionals, Mom’s clubs, health & wellness enthusiasts, and community groups.
Upcoming 2012 speaking gigs:
– February 15: Panelist, Twin Cities Strengths Partnership
– March 15: Featured Speaker, 18th Annual Women’s Health Conference
– May 2: Presenter, Twin Cities Network Buzz Event
Check out a few of the many Client Testimonials…
Photos courtesy of Joe Brandmeier
“As part of the event committee for the Twin Cities Chapter of the Network of Executive Women, I asked Michelle to facilitate a discussion with four high level executive women on Work Life Balance. She was an outstanding facilitator who was able to get the crowd energized and interested in the speakers. She played a vital role in the success of the event which had more than 300 attendees. The evaluations for the event were exceptional and the reviews for Michelle as facilitator were of the highest level. I would recommend Michelle as a facilitator or keynote speaker to anyone looking for good interaction and an overall positive experience for your group.”
–Pat Noren Enderson, Marketing Professional, Enderson
“Michelle Stimpson makes a difference, a life changing difference. Her ability to listen, figure out the heart of the matter, motivate, and support the growth of her clients gives an incredible return on investment for anyone who hires her. We have used Michelle for both coaching and training and have seen tremendous results!”
–Bridget Gothberg, Organizational Development Director, City of St. Louis Park
“Michelle gets an A+ as a workshop leader! She motivated my staff, got them involved, and presented her material in such a pleasing way. I appreciate her friendliness and level of professionalism. I recommend Michelle wholeheartedly and look forward to having her back for another all-staff workshop.”
–Sarah Quie, Director, Prairie School of Dance
“I hired Bill and Michelle to be part of my World-Class Life Conference, two years in a row, and they did a spectacular job! Their story is inspirational and exciting, but just as important – they gave us practical steps that let us begin to make real changes in our lives immediately. The Stimpsons are a powerful, dynamic team, and I strongly recommend them as speakers, coaches, or conference leaders. Great people with a remarkable presentation!”
–Phil Humbert, Author and Speaker, Resources for Success
“When Michelle facilitates, coaches, or shares a story, she does so with purpose and a caring heart; she walks her talk. I know hundreds of trainers and consultants, and Michelle is in this business for the right reasons – to help people and to make a difference…and she doesn’t stop until she gets there. That is just one of the many reasons I respect her and would hire her first without a second thought.”
–Kelly Leiker, Trainer and Consultant, Leiker Development
“LifeShine aptly describes the way that Michelle helps her clients to feel. Michelle presented ‘Get Your Time Back Under Control’ for MN Women In Networking. Through her presentation, she shared how we can make our best choices with our time. Her example of how quickly time goes by was illuminating and motivating to not take our time for granted and ‘spend’ it on things that have little value.”
–Teresa Thomas-Carroll, Director, Women In Networking
“Michelle did a fabulous job on her ‘Finding Balance In An Unbalanced Profession’ tele-seminar for the From Staff To Partner Summit! She was so clear and dynamic, and I love the tools she used. Her pacing was great and her ease of sharing was very comfortable, warm, and inviting. She combined the info – from visualization, to participant reflection, to sharing info, to examples – all great ways to get the listener involved and engaged. The presentation was a great resource for our audience. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
–Cheryl Leitschuh, Owner, Leitschuh Leadership Consulting
“In your ‘Following Your Joy’ presentation at the Illumination Conference, your stories, your conviction, and your passion uplifted the room. We all want to be more like you – living each day in awe of living each day!”
–Liv Lane, Writer, Artist, Speaker; Choosing Beauty
“Michelle’s knowledge and ability to inspire came shining through at the Network of Executive Women’s Twin Cities spring event. As a moderator for our work-life fit panel discussion, she asked thought-provoking questions and then tied the panelists’ responses together for the audience. It was a great event! Michelle truly demonstrated her commitment to building an active community that boldly inspires and empowers women.”
–Julie Janckila, Account Supervisor, OptumHealth
“I have known Michelle for over a decade, both personally and professionally. Her classes are incredible! Michelle’s workshop on Life Balance and Time Management was a great use of my time, and I accomplished more learning in those few short hours than what might have taken days to realize. I highly recommend everyone take one of her classes if they need any help getting control back of their work and personal life.”
–Dr. Howard Fidler, Davis Chiropractic
“In her professional development training, Michelle is easy to follow and understand, and she offers real-world examples that bring content to life. Her ability to come across with great warmth, credibility, and authenticity shines through! I can testify that Michelle is a model of her philosophies – she is truly living the dream of a simple and effective life.”
–Mike O’Neill, Organizational Consultant
“Thank you for coming to speak to our association – you were absolutely fabulous! You gave us a great reminder of how short life is and how important each minute, hour, and day is. You had great examples, demonstrations, and stories to share. Thank you for sharing your time and energy – you are such an inspiration and role model.”
–Lori DuBay, Owner, Twin Cities Outsource
“You exceeded our expectations at the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class – you really added value and were thought-provoking. As a presenter, you were engaging; had specific, relevant material; made it interactive; and kept to the timeline. Thank you!”
–Jennifer Zick, Director of Marketing, Reside, LLC
“In a recent presentation, Bill and Michelle gave me the encouragement I needed to leave my government position without a retirement. While I took a huge pay cut by starting my own business, my stress level has decreased significantly and I know I will do well. Preparation, planning, and faith are keys to my success, but it’s also really important to learn from others that have provided an example to follow. I was inspired by their story, and it provided me the strength to create my own success story. Thank you, Bill and Michelle!”
–Lance A. Bonlender, LB Tax Services
“You exceeded my expectations with your presentation to our Mom’s Club, and you kept reminding us of what is really important. Keep up the great work – you are really making a difference in people’s lives!”
–Dr. Jodi Fidler, Davis Chiropractic
“After experiencing their workshop, I can’t overestimate the enthusiasm and caring the Stimpsons demonstrate toward their clients. They are risk-takers to walk-the-walk and talk-the-talk. I have learned a lot from them, and we have become friends.”
–Frances Ponick, Owner, Ponick Enterprises