What People are Saying About Tracy and Michelle’s Live & Virtual Speaking Engagements:

“I have heard Michelle and Tracy speak in a variety of venues and whether it be live on a stage, at a round table discussion or in a keynote virtual event, they brought both energy and passion to their timely and effective presentations.  Their message is adaptable and relevant to any health care professional audience.  What a treasure we have in this dynamic duo!” – Katie Eliot, PhD, RDN, Co-Founder of BE-COLLABORATIVE 

“Tracy and Michelle remind me of being at the Second City Improv in Chicago, they build on each other's insights and enthusiasm. They are a real "Yes, and" pair.”  - Barry Johnson, Founder of Polarity Partnerships and author of AND: Making a Difference by Leveraging Polarity, Paradox or Dilemma.

“Tracy and Michelle are a dynamic duo with energy, knowledge and enthusiasm and are making a difference in healthcare. I love their casual yet knowledgeable style making it a comfortable conversation instead of a lecture.... they do this so very well!” - Dr. Marion J. Ball Presidential Distinguished Professor and Executive Director, Multi-Interprofessional Center for Health Informatics (MICHI)

“Michelle and Tracy are an upbeat, positive, complementary team.  Their knowledge and warm style make audiences feel comfortable and ready to engage. It is very easy to be “in tune” with them.  They move through content in an organized energized fashion and “play off’ each other very well in conversation.”  Susan Hanrahan, PhD, Dean of Nursing and Health Professions, Arkansas State University

“Dynamic duo! Tracy and Michelle complement each other so well. They share strengths but also bring individual value to their work. Their presentations are outcome focused with a nice dose of humor and fun! They are both very professional and strong presenters.”  Tracy Tucker, Executive VP, AMR Management Services

Tracy and Michelle deliver dynamic, enlightening, and educational keynote presentations for leaders and organizations:

Explore which one of their amazing keynote presentations would be the best fit for your next event:

POLARITY INTELLIGENT LEADERS: NEW INSIGHTS FOR LEADING TODAY

Today’s world is unquestionably polarized.  Creating a healthy and healing environment is central to a leader’s success in all areas of life. But how do you overcome conflict, diverse perspectives, and persistent problems to create such a place? The missing logic in leadership is a skill called Polarity Intelligence™. This presentation introduces leaders to how to become a polarity intelligent leader to uncover the deeply held beliefs, values, and biases that are inhibiting you, your team, and your organization’s growth. 

Objectives:

1. Define Polarity Intelligence™

2. Articulate the three components that comprise being a polarity intelligent leader

3. Explore a personal polarity that all leaders must manage well

4. Apply the principles of healthy relationships to one professional relationship and one personal relationship 

5. Explain the role meaningful dialogue plays in creating psychological safety for your team

LEADING AND LIVING THROUGH CHALLENGING TIMES

The struggle to achieve work life balance is real!  This presentation addresses the three biggest mistakes leaders make when trying to achieve work life balance.  Tracy and Michelle provide real world examples from personal experience and how leveraging a unique combination of strategies can bring balance into your life and enable you to sustain it!

Objectives:

1. State three mistakes leaders make that lead to burnout

2. Identify three effective strategies to achieve work life balance

3. Create an individual action plan to create balance between your professional life and personal life

CULTIVATING A RESILIENT AND HEALTHY WORK CULTURE: STRATEGIES FOR LEADERS

Today’s leaders face multiple and significant challenges. These challenges can become overwhelming and contribute to the decline of the leader’s well-being and cause burnout.  Leaders are also challenged with an increasing disengaged workforce. This presentation introduces participants to a unique combination of strategies that enable them to reclaim their lives and become resilient leaders themselves while cultivating a resilient and healthy work culture even during the most challenging of times.

Objectives:

1. Describe the call for new leadership norms

2. Identify five top reasons to shift leadership norms

3. Recognize Polarity Intelligence™ as an essential competency to shift leadership norms

4. Examine resilience through a personal perspective

5. Examine resilience through an organizational Polarity Intelligence lens