Michelle Kinder M. Ed., LPC
Chief Mental Health Officer
Michelle Kinder is a licensed professional counselor, a dynamic speaker, an a credentialed leadership coach. She has a unique perspective on prioritizing the mental health of students, educators, families, and the community.
Michelle has received numerous leadership awards known for her ability to translate complicated neuroscience into applicable strategies that uplift, encourage, and energize educators and leaders so that they can continue doing their important work in this world.
Suggested Topics
Light Lift, High Impact Strategies for Counselors / Teachers / Educators / Leaders
How to Reset and Regulate Your Own Nervous System
Leadership from the Inside Out
How Self-Reflection Can Transform a Campus
A Soft Place to Land: Helping Students through the Rough Spots
WHOLE: What Teachers Need to Help Students Thrive
3 Vital Questions: Transforming Workplace Drama (Certified Trainer)
"…children’s nervous systems constantly scan for signs of safety or danger. When they feel safe and connected, their brains are primed for learning. Tacky Box® reinforces these ‘signs of safety’ by equipping children with tangible tools to regulate their interactions, reducing negative social exchanges that trigger stress responses and disrupt learning. This proactive approach fosters a school culture that supports both emotional well-being and academic success."
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The perfect combination of passion, knowledge, poise, authenticity, warmth, and humor, Michelle Kinder holds her audiences in the palm of her hand. Each time I hear her speak, I feel moved, challenged, and spellbound. She’s masterful, relatable, and relevant. I always look forward to hearing her!
Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
Co-Author of The Whole-Brain Child, No Drama Discipline, & The Yes Brain
As a speaker and a person, Michelle is a rare combination of head and heart, practical know-how and soulfulness, quiet dignity, and charming pizzazz. She is an expert in child development and business development, and managing large, complicated organizations. She can connect with any audience, and she is funny, inspiring, and relentlessly useful. I could listen to her all day long.
Rick Handson, PhD.
Author of Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness
Michelle’s commitment to conscious leadership is personal and significant and she has parlayed it into impressive results that have impacted thousands. Her ability to support leaders and organizations in the journey toward socially conscious leadership cannot be underestimated.
Dr. Shafali Tsabary, Clinical Psychologist and International Speaker
Author of The Awakened Family and The Conscious Parent
There is no shortage of intriguing speakers addressing leadership. As a CEO I can share that my leadership circle benefits from hearing frequently from many esteemed thought leaders yet Michelle Kinder is the one and only speaker invited for a repeat event. Michelle’s messages move audiences to become change makers.
G. Andrews Smith, Managing Partner and CEO
L&B Realty
Michelle Kinder is an inspirational leader and powerful speaker with a unique ability to simplify and convey complex concepts to a diverse group of audiences and skill levels. Her conviction and passion for people and service is contagious. She is intellectual yet relatable, and delivers with grace, wit and compassion, compelling and challenging messages that provoke change.
Shavonne Lewis, Senior Outreach & Brand Manager
Peckham Inc., Lansing, Michigan
Looking for some ‘expert testimony’ on leadership, innovation, collaboration and pursuing excellence? Then dive into the amazing work of my good friend and colleague, Michelle Kinder. Time spent with Michelle, whether face-to-face, in a crowd listening to one of her lectures, or reading her website, will be time well spent. Any leader looking for renewal, personal growth and a practical, effective experience of driving toward best practices, must experience Michelle’s work. If you are committed to growth as a leader, check out the revolutionary work of Michelle Kinder!
Larry James, CEO, CitySquare, Dallas, TX
Author of House Rules: Insights for Innovative Leaders
Michelle is an inspirational leader and master communicator. We were honored to have her as a keynote speaker at our biennial distributor convention, which is typically attended by over 2000 valued stakeholders. Her message was spot onclear, thought provoking and inspirational.
Scott Miller, President & CEO
Interstate Batteries
Michelle has been diligently working on her Sweet Spot as a leader for years. She uses ease and strength in ways that serve her and the teams she leads and knows how to help other leaders do the same.
Christine Carter, PhD., Sociologist, Happiness Expert, Sr. Fellow at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, and Author of The Sweet Spot and Raising Happiness