Keynotes and Trainings

Dr. Michelle Morkert is a global women’s leadership expert, independent scholar, author and speaker, whose work helps audiences understand the hidden dynamics of power, leadership, and gender in everyday life and organizations. 

She partners with corporations, nonprofits, political organizations, leadership communities, and women running for office in the U.S. and globally. Michelle facilitates interactive leadership trainings that blend research, practical strategy, and real-world application. 

Her current work includes a growing series of public talks and trainings based on her global consulting and forthcoming book, Deconstructing the Playbook of the Patriarchy. Based in Chicago, she is available globally.

Signature Topics

• Deconstructing the Playbook of the Patriarchy (based on her forthcoming book)

• Beyond Imposter Syndrome: Why You Were Never the Problem

• Strategic Confidence for Women Leaders

• Building the Feminist Economy

•  The Room is Yours: Confident Communication for Women Leaders

• Inclusive Networking Strategies for Leaders

Michelle has partnered with:

• AbbVie

• American Medical Association
• ALTAR Community
• NAWBO Chicago North/West Connects
• University of Zadar, Croatia
• EmpowerHER Summit

• The Holocaust Museum – Krakow, Poland

• U.S Consulate Krakow, Poland

• U.S. Embassy Croatia

• U.S. Embassy Montenegro

• Barrington Area Democrats

• Professional Women in Construction Chicago Chapter

• Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business

• Ongoing regional talks and trainings for her forthcoming book, Deconstructing the Playbook of the Patriarchy