Drawing upon the vast and unique experiences and achievements of her colorful, international career, Michelle has had the pleasure of speaking to and emceeing for some of the world’s most impressive events such as The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland; a VIP function honoring former US President, Bill Clinton; and the Global Forum during the 2010 Soccer World Cup held in Cape Town, South Africa. She has also been invited to speak for corporate giants like Investec, Puma, Fortune Magazine, MTV, Mercedes Benz, Red Bull, Ford Motor Company, Revlon Cosmetics, Volvo Cars, UNICEF and many more.
In recent years, Michelle and her husband Gary Bailey, a former goalkeeper for Manchester United and England, have been an established powerhouse team on the speaker’s circuit sharing their combined experiences in “Success Under Pressure,” which tackled hot topics such as handling relentless media scrutiny and maintaining a life/work balance while in the public eye. They also provided seminars geared toward the management of stress in the workplace for major corporations.
As a keynote speaker, Michelle shares a rare perspective not only on the pageant industry, but the beauty industry in general. Her experiences as a model, beauty queen, spokesperson, mother, entrepreneur, television personality, and philanthropist have made her an expert on such topics as how to identify life skills and passions to create a meaningful career, the importance of personal branding for career longevity and navigating the ever-changing climate of networking, publicity and social media. She has experienced all aspects of the business and can share valuable insights for individuals and sponsors alike.