Michelle McCullough

Happiness is the Ultimate Success Principle

Expert on

  • Leadership
  • Generations
  • Employee Engagement
  • Motivation
  • Resilience
  • Marketing

Fee Range

$10,000–$15,000

Travels from

UT, US

Michelle McCullough started her first business when she was 19 and currently runs 3 companies including consulting other businesses all over the world. She’s the author of four best selling books including the “Make It Happen Blueprint” and “The HappyIST”.

Michelle is a seasoned speaker, a Certified Speaking Professional, and former corporate trainer that teaches leadership and emotional intelligence strategies that boost employee engagement and retention.

She loves working with businesses to create engaging cultures where employees feel happy and valued. She’s the lead researcher on the Study of Leadership & Happiness At Work Report.

She’s spoken for the Air Force Reserve, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Ancestry.com, Blue Federal Credit Union, Utah Army National Guard, and more. She’s been featured on entrepreneur.com, in the 40 under 40, Fox TV, ABC, CBS and NBC Affiliates and has been interviewed for television and radio over 250 times.

Michelle is also the founder and CEO of a digital marketing agency with clients in many industries. She leads a team based on the leadership strategies she shares with her clients and audiences. Michelle truly understands both the mindset and the skillset to be successful in life and business.

Her own radio show “The Michelle McCullough Show” entertains and educates business leaders weekly. Since it’s inception, the podcast has had over 1.75 million downloads.

The New Rules of Engagement - New Strategies for Leading a Generational Diverse Team

In the last few years the leadership landscape has changed. In this research backed and entertaining keynote, Michelle will help you understand the current generational gaps and implications for leaders and teams. You’ll also learn how to leverage strategies that work to improve productivity and creativity, while building team bonds that close the gap between generations and genders

EI in the Age of AI - Emotional Intelligence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

It seems like everywhere you turn people are talking about AI and it’s effects in the workplace. In an era of digital communication and remote teams, emotional intelligence becomes an essential part of building thriving teams. In this research-backed keynote, Michelle shares how leaders can help their employees manage the emotional ranges that effect meetings, productivity and long-term corporate loyalty.

Marketing Blueprint

In this program, you’ll learn the three keys to promoting your business, brand or product. When you’re done, you’ll have clarity on how to reach target market, have a magnetic message, and know what mediums are right for you. You’ll also learn how to create marketing systems that bring consistent results without breaking the time bank.

Be The HappyIST Leader: 3 Critical Leadership Strategies for Employee Engagement and Retention

Each day we are faced with several different circumstances that challenge the emotional intelligence and productivity of your team members. From the events going on all over the world and within the walls of our own homes – then you add work on top. It’s no wonder it feels like we can’t quite catch up or that each day feels like an emotional whirlwind. If you’re looking to improve productivity, creativity or team harmony, this research-backed program will help you lead your team to new levels.

Make It Happen Blueprint - The 3 High Performance Practices To Reach Your Goals Without Burning Out

Goal setting and productivity are key components of high performers, and yet those who consistently hit their goals have also figured out how to manage their energy to achieve their purpose. And good news, it’s not about perfection. It’s about commitment to progress despite your circumstances.

Be The HappyIST - Happiness is the First Success Principle

Each day we are faced with several different circumstances that affect our emotions. From the events going on all over the world and within the walls of our own homes – then you add work on top… it’s no wonder it feels like we can’t quite catch up or that each day feels like an emotional whirlwind. In this program you’ll hear the research-backed approach to improving your happiness so that you can succeed personally and professionally.  This program will build your motivation, confidence, resilience, and daily happiness.

Social Media Blueprint

In today’s busy and fast paced social landscape, it can be tricky to stand out online. In this session, Michelle will share what to post, how to grow your following and how to make friends with the algorithm so that what you share gets seen.

How to Get Noticed by Local and National Media

With over 250 media interviews, Michelle has unique insights on how to get your business and your expertise featured in traditional media outlets. In this program, you’ll learn how to pitch, how to find the right people to pitch, how to rock your interview and how to leverage that exposure to build your brand.