Meet Michelle Courtney Berry (she/her/hers). Artist. Author. Keynote Speaker. Coach. Leader. Scholar. Ivy-League Grad. Entrepreneur. Humorist. Actor. Healer. Top 20 Empowering Women US.
“I help women, artists, entrepreneurs, visionary leaders, and celebrities detox from stress, heal, and radically reset so they can creatively enjoy their hard-earned success.” - Michelle Courtney Berry
The #1 challenge organizations, leaders, and companies tell Michelle they have right now is leading their people. Can we help them become stronger, more resilient, emotionally intelligent leaders who communicate and manage stress well while avoiding burnout? The answer is an enthusiastic "YES," but it takes clear strategies to help busy, overtasked, high-performing visionaries, leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and executives press re-set so they can de-stress, prioritize, and build equity. Mindful self-care is the antidote to undue stress and trauma from overwork, and we have the research to prove it. Contact us today!
Michelle Courtney Berry’s Services:
Keynotes, Coaching, Leadership Consulting & Training
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Book Michelle’s Top Talks/Programs (click the guide for deets &pricing)
As a sought-after keynote speaker, wellness, and leadership coach, Michelle empowers individuals and teams to cultivate ethical, transparent workplaces prioritizing mental health and self-care. Top Talks: Stress, Time & Your Bottom-Line, Working Well, one day at a time®, Keeping Calm in Chaos, Leading at Every Level, Toxic Me Too, The Workplace Doc,™ Limitless You! for Women, Wellness Pathways for Students, & Mindset Equity.™
Michelle is an Ideal, Award-Winning Wellness & Leadership Coach
Michelle’s unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience is key. As a former C-suite executive and current CEO herself, she understands the pressures faced by leaders. Her doctoral research on leadership leverages evidence-based strategies for creating healthier work environments. Her holistic approach combines personal well-being and organizational effectiveness. With Michelle, you learn to “keep calm in chaos,” no matter the place, person, or situation.
Why Leaders & Founders Trust Her
Since 1990, Michelle has dedicated her broad career in communications, marketing, brand management, human resources, campaign design, the arts, and wellness to enhancing our lives and work. Her holistic wellness approach, shaped by her battles with stress and burnout, connects with executives looking for genuine solutions. As a popular speaker and coach, she helps leaders create ethical, open workplaces focusing on mental health, self-care, and mindful productivity, making her a trusted ally and collaborator with leaders around the world.
Endorsements
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Angelique Rewers, CEO, Boldhaus
"I looked up from my phone and stayed riveted. I was impressed with her keynote and booked her right away. She's one of the most impressive people I've met in a long time."
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James Brown, Retired CEO, United Way of Tompkins County
"If you have the privilege and honor of attending any of Michelle's keynotes, one-woman shows, or facilitations you will leave with joy, laughter, reflection, and many chances to lift your heart, mind, emotional, and physical health."
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Svante Myrick, Former Mayor, City of Ithaca, CEO People for the American Way
"Michelle is truly a gifted coach and amazing speaker. She helped me unlock my potential by having faith in me and showing me what I already possessed within to transform my life. I'm a product of her teachings."
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Jon Harrod, Former CEO, Snug Planet, SVP Housitive
"Working with Michelle as my coach, I felt an immediate improvement in my health and energy, and people around me started to notice too. She also helped me tap into things that were missing in my life. A year later, I'm still feeling the benefits. Weight loss, improved mood, more energy and my contracting business is taking off! I look forward to working with her again in the future."
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Singtrece
Artist, Business Owner Endorsement
"I absolutely love this woman...she is the truth and the real deal. Michelle is an amazing life force, coach, and retreat leader. She really understood my business and has supported my growth at every turn."
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Rob Pannell, Professional Lacrosse Player
"While at Cornell, something in my game was off and I wasn't playing at the level I wanted to. After Michelle's reiki energy work and stress management coaching, I had one of the best practices of the year with multiple people coming up to me and commenting on my performance."
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Chris Michalak, CEO Personify Health/Virgin Pulse
"As our morning keynote speaker on mindful self-care as a way to build the teams of tomorrow today, Michelle was a fantastic speaker who really anchored our morning."
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Puja Deepanjali Sapkota, Wellbeing Specialist, Switzerland
International Leader Endorsement
"During her riveting meditation for Mindvalley, I experienced beautiful moments put into words during our healing group meditation by the sea. I felt like I was floating. Michelle is a gift!"
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Cal Walker, Community Leader, Business Owner (Legal Shield)
"Michelle's one-woman show Labor was one of the funniest plays I've ever seen. From her business to volunteering to being an artist and elected official, Michelle is a blessing for our community."
Michelle's Programs
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Keeping Calm in Chaos
“Keeping Calm in Chaos,” inspired by Michelle's best-seller, is a keynote speech or training module that teaches teams how to find peace and strength in tough times. It promotes mindfulness and stress management, enabling teams to navigate change and challenges, fostering a culture of calm and resilience for leaders at all levels.
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Limitless You!™ For Women
Limitless You! ™ is a workbook, VIP coaching, or retreat for high-performing women leaders aiming to release LIMITING BELIEFS and enhance their self-care, authenticity, wellness, and business success. We’ll tackle the 7 Deadly P’s that hinder women, the Top Three Myths blocking joy, and provide tools for liberation.
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Workplace Doc™
Founders, CEOs, and leaders turn to Michelle Courtney Berry for her blend of academic expertise and real-world experience. As a former C-suite executive, she knows leadership challenges. Michelle’s research on workplace toxicity and leadership styles offers practical strategies to de-stress work and elevate leadership, merging theory with practice.
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Working Well, one day at a time®
Working Well, one day at a time® is a registered trademarked leadership development program that helps leaders succeed as it promotes well-being, resilience, and inclusion We also support existing Employee Resource Groups (ERG's) to boost visibility and inclusion.
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Mindset Equity™
The "Mindset Equity™" model combines wellness with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Developed by Michelle Courtney Berry, it uses her wellness and stress management expertise to foster inclusive environments by demonstrating the link between wellness and DEIB, and wellbeing is influenced by their sense of belonging and fairness at work.
“It truly was a gift to have you come and work with us. The insights I have gained will stay with me for a long time, and I have already noticed a difference in how I approach my work!”—Program Participant from Michelle Courtney Berry’s “Entrepreneur/Artist in Residence Program”
“I loved all the speakers, but Michelle’s keynote was the best.” Audience Member, National Summit
“I loved Michelle’s message of slowing down, taking stock, and realizing the important things in life. Attendee, Regional Women’s Conference, Binghamton, NY
“I have known Michelle over a decade and worked with her for a few years. Michelle is a well known, enthusiastic coach. She will bring energy to your team and a unique perspective to your problem-solving situations. She gets the job done and brings in powerful results. She assesses and collaborates and then gets to work, boots on the ground to make things happen. I have enjoyed working with her, and almost weekly people will mention a project she was involved in. Make it happen, consult with Michelle, or have her speak to your group.” - Brian DeYoung, NYS Associate Real Estate Broker