Michelle Edelen

Michelle Edelen is a powerhouse keynote speaker, leadership guru, consultant and coach who has her focus on the heart of the people when she speaks. Known for her magnetic charisma and compelling narratives, Edelen is the go-to voice in transformational speaking today. She's all about empowering her audience with transformational principles, teaching them to not just chase greatness, but to embody it and F.L.O.W. in excellence.

Edelen, affectionately known as "The Excellence Engineer," is a master at amplifying communication, connection, and confidence. She's got a knack for helping individuals and organizations make a splash in the world. With a passion for mentoring, she guides her clients to reach their highest potential, both personally and professionally. She's also a pro at facilitating dynamic workshop training and brings a fresh perspective on confident and effective communication, and diversity, equity, and inclusion to individuals, corporate leaders and their teams.

With over 30 years of leadership experience under her belt, Edelen knows how to connect with audiences on a deep level. She's got a unique talent for helping others maximize their strengths and her down-to-earth humor keeps audiences laughing while they learn. Edelen's passion for people, leadership, and excellence is the secret sauce that helps her audience and clients elevate their careers and lives to new heights.

Edelen's leadership expertise has landed her on some of the biggest corporate stages across the U.S. Her exceptional skills have allowed her to deliver keynotes to some of the most prominent corporate organizations in the industry. She's an inspirational figure who's rocked both live and virtual international stages, including Apartment Association of North Carolina conference, Institute of Real Estate Management events, Shawn Fair’s Leadership Experience Tour, Cardinal Innovations DE&I Conference, Women of Standard Ministry Conference, and T.E.A.C.H. Ministries Conference, just to name a few.

In line with her passion for helping individuals succeed, Edelen founded Excellence In All, a platform that provides strategies to own and activate excellence by overcoming self-limiting thoughts, doubt, and fear. As an influential figure, she's penned two bestsellers, "Affirmations of Excellence for Women: 90 Days to Engage, Equip, Empower, and Encourage Women to Greatness" and "Daddy’s Girl: Living After the Loss of a Legend."

Edelen is a visionary who is often recognized for her leadership, commitment, and contributions to her community and the next generation. Her work has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and in leading magazines and newspapers, including Black Enterprise, Ebony, Voyage New York, Entertainment Monthly, and San Francisco Post, among others.