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MICHELLE DIAMOND, SPEAKER

Contact Michelle Diamond for fees and other information pertaining to speaking engagements.

GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADER ON THE MENTAL & EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF DEVELOPING & EXECUTING SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP & GROWTH STRATEGIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Michelle Diamond is a top business keynote speaker and global thought leader on how our mind and emotions impact the development and execution of effective and forward thinking growth strategies in organizations of all sizes, situations, and industries. While working with 65 companies in over 31+ industries from startup, small to middle market, private equity/venture capital, to Fortune 50 in both advisory and operational executive roles, Michelle discovered what it truly takes to 'get things done' and whether or not organizations achieved financial success.

GLOBAL SPEAKER BUREAU REPRESENTATION

FORBES NEXT 1000

PROGRAMS

GROWTH STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

UNLOCK & UNBLOCK YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND - THE KEY TO VALUE CREATION

Many understand at a high level that we all have tremendous power in our subconscious mind. However, most of us do not know how to access or remove blockages that impede us in not only our companies and organizations, but in our daily lives.

In this program via keynote, workshop, or training, Michelle Diamond, CEO, Elevate Diamond Strategy, will teach audiences the tools needed on how to unlock the power of their subconscious mind to develop optimal growth strategies and create long term value creation for their organizations.

CHOOSING DEFINANCE OVER DETRIMENTAL COMPLIANCE

The greatest achievements and innovations that have taken place in companies throughout history, that resulted in tremendous financial success and longevity, came primarily from courageous leaders who chose to defy the norms and instead, choose defiance over detrimental compliance.

Using her dynamic and unique perspective through the use of memorable storytelling and humor, while also drawing on examples from past clients and companies in her book, 10-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Growth Strategy For Your Company: The Secret To Unlocking The Mystery Of Achieving And Sustaining Profitable Growth, Michelle will motivate, engage, and challenge audiences to ‘think and act differently’, while also providing practical and actionable insights that can be implemented right away.

GROWTH STRATEGY EXECUTION

THE POWER OF 'CHIT CHAT'

In terms of execution and in general, both leaders and employees need to understand 'the power of chit chat' and how communicating and connecting with each other is the key to truly 'getting things done' and achieving success.

However, many individuals do not have the skills of connection, conversation, and communication rather in general, or with those who are in different levels, backgrounds, functional areas, industries, and generations (Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X, Baby Boomers, etc.).

In this program via keynote, workshop, or training, Michelle Diamond, CEO, Elevate Diamond Strategy, will share with audiences how she was able to meet over 250 top celebrities, billionaires, professional team owners, and Hall of Famers, as well as achieve success in her own career and help 65+ companies in 31+ industries achieve both short and long term financial success and gain and sustain competitive advantages using these tools.

OBSTACLES ARE WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE GOAL (MOTIVATIONAL/INSPIRATIONAL)

This motivational and inspirational keynote takes audience members through Michelle Diamond's personal journey of being on her own since the age of 16, healing herself of fibromyalgia, her career journey and business accomplishments thus far, mistakes made, and lessons learned.

Stories of how to overcome obstacles, persevere, and achieve success both personally and professionally will be shared and tailored to audience demographics and makeup.

CHALLENGES ADDRESSED

Accelerating Growth
Breaking Through Stagnation
Competitive Threats
Decision Making
Growth Management
Leadership Development
Market Shifts
Mergers & Acquisitions

Motivating Employees
New Market Entry/Expansion
Profitability Issues
Scaling Issues
Strategic Gaps
Strategy Execution Roadblocks
Talent & Upskilling Gaps
Winning Against Competitors

SPEAKER BIO

COMPANIES

Michelle Diamond

Founder & CEO, Elevate Diamond Strategy

Michelle Diamond, CEO of Elevate Diamond Strategy, a growth strategy and execution independent advisory, consulting, and interim executive business expansion firm recognized by Forbes Magazine (NEXT 1000), Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc., Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Los Angeles Business Journal, CEO Journal, CFO Magazine, and others, has 25+ years’ business strategy, general management, marketing, go-to-market, finance, audit, and operations experience.

Author of the book, 10-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Growth Strategy For Your Company: The Secret To Unlocking The Mystery Of Achieving And Sustaining Profitable Growth, Michelle’s ability to motivate, teach, and inspire audiences through the use of memorable storytelling and humor based on her business and personal experiences, has propelled audiences to elevate and shift their mindsets, and take the right actions to both overcome growth and personal challenges as well as achieve growth goals in their respective organizations and the world.

Michelle utilizes her dynamic and unique perspective, along with her diverse domestic and global experience, to promote the acceleration of both the right mindsets and business acumen to successfully develop and execute growth strategies, regardless of the current situation (growing rapidly, losing money, stagnant, competitive threats, etc.) or the economic environment, in a way that makes the complex easy to understand.

Michelle has strong expertise in helping domestic and global high growth companies scale, scenario planning, developing, evaluating, and implementing diverse, yet innovative growth strategies and strategic plans for acceleration and long-term value creation, leading mergers and acquisitions (pre/post), identifying where to invest and then capitalizing on market opportunities through competitive advantage and differentiation, and in turnarounds/ restructuring to optimize costs and overall profitability.

Michelle is a growth expert, operational executive, and entrepreneur, who has worked on investor, Board, CEO/C-Suite, and SME issues for 65 organizations ranging from start-up, early/growth stage, small/middle market, private equity/venture capital, to Fortune 50 companies in 31 industries including CIGNA, Colgate-Palmolive, Elsevier, MetLife, Daimler, Dekra, NRG, Constellation Energy, and Club Med - to name a few.

Her industry experience includes Automotive, Broadcasting (Television & Radio), Cable, Chemical, Consulting, Consumer Products, Dental, Education, Energy, Event, Financial Services, Food, Government, Health Insurance, Human Resources, Insurance, Medical Device, Music, Nonprofit, Packaging, Printing & Distribution, Private Equity/ Venture Capital, Professional Services, Publishing, Renewable Energy, Retail, Software, Technology, Travel, and Vision.

Prior to Elevate Diamond Strategy, Michelle was Director, Custom Executive Programs at Wharton Executive Education, where she designed leadership programs for executives, aspiring executives, and high potential employees from all over the world. She also worked for CIGNA, where she was the creator and Head, Competitive Intelligence for the $1B+ Group Insurance Division. Prior to that role, Michelle oversaw CIGNA’s $20M Printing & Distribution business (100+ employees), was Manager of Strategy for Accenture, and in Mergers & Acquisitions and Assurance and Business Advisory Services at Ernst & Young LLP. She also held various financial roles at Colgate-Palmolive Company, Citibank, and West Merchant Bank and was selected for Goldman Sachs and Procter & Gamble camps.

Michelle holds an MBA from Duke University, a BS from Morgan State University (Summa Cum Laude), and attended Wharton Executive Education. She is also a nonpracticing Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Michelle is a former Board President and has led efforts and volunteered for the United Way, March of Dimes, Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Habitat for Humanity.

She has been a speaker, trainer, and facilitator for Fortune 500 companies, startups, small to midsized businesses, professional services firms, leading nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions including the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Constellation Energy, Elsevier, Orbit Commerce, Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), YearUp, EY, Renaissance Executive Forums, INROADS, and others, a frequent podcast guest, and a growth expert on radio shows, Accelerating Your Business™ (creator and host), Executive Leaders Radio, and The Marketing of Business.

She is also a winning contestant on the game show, People Puzzler, hosted by Leah Remini.

Michelle lives in Beverly Hills and enjoys sports, dance, entertaining, and travel.

SELECTED PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Designed senior executive leadership and high potential customized training programs for executives and aspiring executives at notable companies including

Daimler, AXA, and IBM Consulting.

Led speaking and facilitation. Designed format, agenda, and presentation for the Annual Finance Offsite, attended by top finance executives across the Fortune 200 Company.

Created and led Division President and senior management team facilitation, for newly formed executive team, resulting in prioritizing and streamlining growth initiatives for post-acquisition growth strategy from 40 to 8 (80%).

Selected to speak at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, And Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Logic Day - Creating Balance, Wellness, And Productivity That Supports Growth on how mindset affects growth strategy development and execution.

SELECTED TESTIMONIALS

5 OUT OF 5 RATING -

EXTREMELY SATISFIED

"The topic was definitely relevant and the perspectives shared touched on the core areas,

making the time very effective.”

Global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Executive (Former Proctor & Gamble)

5 OUT OF 5 RATING -

EXTREMELY SATISFIED

"Michelle Diamond as the speaker was excellent. I appreciated the opportunity to hear from her and the questions answered seemed engaging at the end."

Independent Board Director and

CEO, Automotive & Logistics

TYPES OF SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

The following types of speaking engagements can be delivered for corporate, private, public, association, and other events (In-Person or Virtually):

Conferences
Corporate Offsites & Retreats
Keynotes
Lectures
Panels
Seminars
Trainings
Webinars
Workshops
Other

SPEAKER TOPICS - MINDSET &TECHNICAL (AREAS OF EXPERTISE)

Business Performance Review & Improvement
Competitive Intelligence, Strategy, & Analysis (Including Assessment & Threats)
Corporate & Business Unit (BU) Strategy
Executive Team Facilitations & Workshops
Go-to-Market Strategy
Growth Acceleration Management (Scale)
Growth, New Market Identification, Entry, & Expansion Strategy
Interim Management
Mergers & Acquisitions (Pre/Post)
Operations Improvement
Profit (Cost) Improvement
Restructuring/ Turnaround
Scenario Planning
Strategic Planning
Strategy Execution Assistance

CLIPS

United Nations Educational, Scientific, And Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Logic Day - Creating Balance, Wellness, And Productivity That Supports Growth