Michelle Anne Johnson, known as The Speech Queen, has over 20 years of experience in Hollywood and as a leadership coach, transforming her insights on authentic influence into dynamic, empowering presentations. With a BA in Psychology and an MBA, Michelle combines her extensive acting experience and leadership skills to guide leaders in embodying their personal power. Her keynotes, which draw from her background in television shows like Friends and NCIS, as well as her work with companies like Lowe's and Deloitte, focus on how true presence—beyond mere presentation skills—can dramatically enhance one's influence and leadership. Michelle teaches her audiences to cultivate authenticity, confidence, and purpose, turning these attributes into actionable strategies that lead to successful, purposeful leadership.




"Thanks to Michelle’s outstanding leadership in coaching, I find myself now being considered for several pivotal roles within the firm—opportunities I am genuinely excited about."
"Thanks to Michelle’s outstanding leadership in coaching, I find myself now being considered for several pivotal roles within the firm—opportunities I am genuinely excited about."