Michelle Ray

Profile

Michelle Ray is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker, author and seminar leader who demonstrates a deep understanding of the consequences of low morale, lacklustre service and ineffective leadership in the workplace. Born in Australia, Michelle began her career in the media industry during the recession of the early 80's. She was once told by management that she "didn't have what it takes" to succeed in the business world. With self- doubt and a lack of mentors, Michelle was inspired to create her own successful international business. She speaks passionately about the impact of attitude in the workplace, the importance of outstanding leadership and the responsibility of positive communication and influence.

A “Certified Speaking Professional”, Ray has already been listed in the 2005 “Who’s Who” of Professional Speakers, and was awarded the “Presentation Mastery Award” as the Presenter of the Year 2004 for the Vancouver Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. In 2003 she was recognized as the top speaker in Canada for the world’s largest international public seminar company. Her own company, Walkabout Seminars International, was listed by Business in Vancouver as one of the top management training companies in Vancouver in 2002 and 2003.

Her motivating keynotes and interactive workshops have a thought-provoking, amusing, common sense message. Her limitless energy, masterful use of humour and down to earth approach has earned her respect and appreciation by clients around the world. Michelle Ray’s depth of knowledge and powerful message is guaranteed to energize, inform and inspire workplaces across the globe!

Clients Comments

It was indeed a pleasure and a privilege to have you as our Keynote Speaker for our HROntario Symposium 2009.

The accolades about your positive and inspirational message are still arriving daily in our mailbox, and it reinforces our feeling that we made a wise speaker selection.

Thank you again for being part of a successful day with an audience of more than 700 HR Ontario employees. We greatly appreciated that you took the time to understand our organization and our needs, in order to tailor your remarks to fit our audience. This personalization made your impact so much greater to our audience. Your keynote speech was highly energetic, up-lifting and dynamic. I have a feeling that your appearance will be hard to top, as we begin plan for next year! With your personality, masterful speaking ability and business savvy, you are a rising star and I am sure that we will hear your name and see your face many times in the future.

Your enthusiasm and compassion allows you to touch so many people not only at a working level but at a personal level. After reviewing our evaluation forms, the participants unanimously agreed that you were one of the best speakers they have seen in a while.

Thank you again for making a difference in the lives of our employees and the members of our HROntario community.

-Betty Aquino, Business Adminstrator, HROntario

"Wow! What can I say? Your keynote presentation at our 12th Annual National Payroll Week Breakfast Event in Vancouver was right on the mark! The positive energy that you brought into that room was infectious! Your energetic presentation style and sense of humour had our attendees laughing (and almost crying at one point) and nodding in agreement. People left the meeting feeling very positive, upbeat and well equipped to take what they learned back to their offices and homes to use the information when dealing with their co-workers, friends and family. I have received nothing but positive feedback and would highly recommend you as a speaker to other organizations. I truly hope to work with you again!" September 2006 Canadian Payroll Association