ESG Consultant, Business Sustainability & Leadership Expert; Co-Host of the "Electric Ladies Podcast"
Joan Michelson Biography
Joan Bryna Michelson, MBA is a highly accomplished business leader and award-winning, strategic, social impact, communications and ESG – environment, social, governance – leader and a dynamic public speaker who has addressed many events and conferences as an emcee, keynote speaker, moderator and panelist. Her specialties include leveraging ESG solutions and partnerships strategically for maximum benefit, helping organizations recruit innovative, diverse women, and helping these women thrive in their careers.
Top organizations who frequently book high-profile speakers said Michelson’s presentations were “the most engaging,” received the most questions of any speaker -- and the most interesting questions -- reflecting a highly-engaged audience.
Venues Michelson has spoken at include (some repeatedly): repeatedly): SXSW London (2025); The Earth Day Women’s Summit (2025); United Nations General Assembly Climate Week 2024; Export Import Bank 2023; SXSW (Eco), ChangeNow 2023 Summit (Paris, France), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (U.S. Defense Department), UN COP26 (Scotland), Sun Valley Forum, The Newseum, U.S. Naval Academy, GLG, Women Automotive Summit, National Institutes of Health, 92nd Street Y, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, MOVE America: Mobility Reimagined; Clean Tech Open (SE), Small Business Administration, Greenbiz VERGE, Global Council for Science and the Environment, National Association of Women Business Owners, Executive Women in Government, Women Impacting Public Policy, and various other professional conferences, galas, award programs, chambers of commerce, corporate and university events.
Michelson drove breakthrough results at Chrysler (in EVs), American Express and Deloitte in marketing communications leadership roles, and in other businesses, nonprofits and government agencies, as a consultant or interim executive. She is an instructor on ESG issues and communications, including to board members through Competent Boards programs.
A highly-accomplished journalist, Michelson has worked with top media organizations and hosts and produces the acclaimed Electric Ladies podcast (formerly known as Green Connections Radio), with over 430 episodes about innovation, leadership and ESG-related issues (including energy, climate and sustainability), and career advice, featuring women experts. USA Today chose her show as one of the top six podcasts for business travelers. She has been writing regularly on these issues for many years in Forbes and has also been published in: Harvard Business Review; New Thinking magazine; HuffPost; The New Economy magazine (distributed at the World Economic Forum); TheAtlantic.com; Greenbiz; WTOP.com; regional business journal columns; and various other media. She co-produced segments with CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” ABC News, and “The Crusaders,” and television specials on NBC.
Topics Michelson specializes in include: innovation, sustainability, energy, climate, ESG, careers, and women’s leadership. She is adept at covering any topic and any panelists with aplomb, including on current events, policy, finance and global issues.
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Joan Michelson Speaking Topics
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What The Great Wealth Transfer Means For Your Business
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What The Great Wealth Transfer Means For The Economy
Joan Michelson Videos
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Joan Michelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Animals & Wildlife, Author, Business, Business Growth, Business Leadership, Climate Change, Conservation, Corporate Strategy, Earth Day, Empowerment, Energy, Environment, Environmental Activism, Environmental Science, ESG, Ethics & Integrity, Female Leadership, Finance, Host & Emcee, Influential Women, Innovation, Journalist, Leadership, Marketing, Personal Growth, Podcast Host, Science, Small Business, Strategic Leadership, Sustainability, Women, Women in Business -
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Joan Michelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as What The Great Wealth Transfer Means For Your Business, What The Great Wealth Transfer Means For The Economy, Economic Earthquake: How The Great Wealth Transfer To Women, Gen Z and Millennials Changes Everything, Why The Great Wealth Transfer Means Organizations Need New Types Of Leaders, Welcome to the ESG Economy and The Hidden Power(s) of the ESG Economy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joan Michelson for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Joan Michelson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Pia Heidenmark Cook, Mike Wallace, Sarah Kauss, Joel Makower and Andrew Busch. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joan Michelson for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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