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, lackluster 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”, a designation held by less than 10% of members of the National Speakers’ Association, 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. Michelle’s clients include numerous associations, government departments, the healthcare sector, small business and corporations. Her motivating keynotes and interactive workshops have a thought-provoking, amusing, common sense message. Her limitless energy, masterful use of humor 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! Titles The Power of Personal Leadership...Attitude makes the Difference Have an Attitude of Gratitude...We Appreciate Your Business Leading the Generations: Adjusting Attitudes for Outstanding, Collaborative Workplaces World Class Service Excellence...Have an Attitude of Gratitude with Customers Topics Attitude, Communication, Motivation, Customer Service, Business, Team Building, Leadership, Women, Generations, Health, Corporate Culture Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $5,000 - $7,499 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State BC, Canada Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.