What to expect from Michelle?
Michelle is a sought-after public presenter with an inspirational, engaging and authentic style. A born storyteller, Michelle weaves important messages with real life anecdotes to both engage and inspire an audience.
Available as a guest speaker for keynotes, workshops, MC gigs and facilitation, Michelle has been on the stage in Australia and internationally for the past 26 years talking with audiences of 20 to 1500 people about everything from earthquake survival to local government road funding, and everything in between.

Michelle can tailor her presentations to suit your event and your audience. Let’s talk about your needs.

A Versatile Speaker
If you’re looking for an engaging speaker for your next event or function, talk to Michelle about her offerings.
Keynote Presentations
- Mental Health in the Workplace – it matters more than you think
- Wellbeing Matters – Workplace Wellness and the Why
- From Strength to Strength – What energises us and what drains us – and why?
- Why I walked the Kokoda Trail – 6 times – stories of resilience and grit.
- Finding our own Feedback Filters – who and what should we be listening to?
- Earthquake Survival 101 – Lessons for surviving and thriving
- Leaving a Legacy – The greatest gift you can give
Facilitation
- Facilitation
- Meetings (formal and informal)
- Community Engagement
- Workshops
- Master of Ceremonies
Recent Speaking Gigs
- Master of Ceremonies – 2023 International Women’s Day Coffs Coast Breakfast
- Co-host and Presenter – 2021 North Coast Tourism Symposium
- Living through Challenging Times – 2021 ANZAC Day Main Address – Bellingen NSW
- From Strength to Strength – 3 hour strengths workshop with 180 participants – 2021 North Coast Leadership Forum
- Women in Future Innovation – Interactive Panel – Maximising Health, Wellbeing and Positivity – 2019 NSW Mid North Coast
Local Health District - Master of Ceremonies – 2020 North Coast Female Leadership Forum
Michelle is a presenter who inspires and engages audiences through weaving her lived experiences with important content. Make contact to talk more about her services.
What clients say

Vibrant instructor who built rapport easily and ensured each person was listened to in a caring manner. Great course and as promised all questions wereRead more “Great course and all questions were answered”

Read more “Her passion for mental health first aid was very evident”

Michelle’s presentation skills together with her lived experience and passion for the importance of Mental Health First Aid in everyday life shone through. She was able to be flexible and made the content relevant to the participants, resulting in a safe and pertinent learningRead more “A safe and pertinent learning environment”

Read more “Delivered content with passion, commitment, empathy and skill”

Michelle McFadyen was a fabulous host for our event. She stepped in at the last minute and managed our event with professionalism, perfectionism, energy and humour. Her personal approach resonated with the audience. Thank you Michelle for keeping us onRead more “Michelle was a fabulous host for our event”

Read more “Explored sensitive topics with an awareness that only comes from lived experience”

Michelle ensured every person in the training sessions I attended felt comfortable by creating a collegial environment of trust and support. Her delivery of the material was engaging and she has an authentic and positive energy that inspires you to getRead more “She has an authentic and positive energy that inspires you to get involved”