Your people are your greatest asset. They are the only element within your organization that can truly create and innovate—yet too often, they are undervalued and disengaged. Why? Because many leaders fail to tap into their team’s full potential.

At Keurig, Michelle Stacy led one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work in Massachusetts, fostering an environment where people thrived, innovation flourished, and business success followed. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Keurig’s parent company, was also recognized as a national leader in sustainability and community outreach, proving that companies can achieve remarkable growth while making a meaningful impact.

In this insightful keynote, Michelle shares practical strategies for leading with both purpose and performance—proving that strong leadership and a thriving culture go hand in hand. She will reveal simple yet effective leadership skills that inspire teams, unlock innovation, and create workplaces where people want to contribute their best.

Key Takeaways:

• Be Authentically You – Why embracing your true self is critical—and how to do it effectively.
• Mastering Leadership Balance – Learn to harmonize the key components of effective leadership.
• The Art of Listening – How to recognize and leverage diverse perspectives for better decision-making.
• Unleashing Potential – Build a culture of mentorship that develops and retains top talent.
• Culture by Design – Shape a workplace culture that fosters innovation, accountability, and success.
• The Power of the Middle – How middle management drives engagement and business results.

This keynote is for leaders who want to build a high-performance culture—without sacrificing values, purpose, or humanity. Because great leadership isn’t about authority. It’s about impact.

Michelle Stacy brings her expertise in building high-growth businesses like Keurig and Oral-B to help other companies develop a winning strategy. As the former President of Keurig, Michelle shares firsthand insight into creating a strong strategic vision and fostering a culture of innovation that leads to sustained growth and market leadership.

Key Strategies:

Strategic Vision and Planning

• Creating a Mission and Vision – Define a clear and compelling purpose for your organization.
• Building an OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures) – A framework for turning vision into action.
• Managing Growth Effectively – Strategies to scale your business while remaining agile.

Harnessing Customer Insights

• Building an Innovation Culture – Foster the capabilities and mindset needed to sustain long-term innovation.
• Transforming Go-To-Market Strategies – How to bring products and services to market successfully.
• Creating an Aligned Organization – Developing an engaged workforce.

In a market where brands often chase the latest trends to appease everyone, many overlook their true superpower—the Superconsumer. These passionate, high-value customers not only buy more but are eager to engage, share insights, and try new products. They often represent 30% to 70% of sales while making up just 10% of your customer base.

Michelle Stacy’s keynote delves into how tapping into Superconsumers can transform your business. She’ll share proven strategies to identify and cultivate these invaluable brand advocates, offering real-world case studies and actionable insights.

Key Takeaways:

• Identifying Your Superconsumers – How to recognize and understand your most valuable customers.
• Engagement Strategies – Tactics to turn loyal customers into brand ambassadors and market influencers. Emotionally connecting with your consumer/customer.
• Innovation Through Customer Insights – How Superconsumers drive product development and business growth.
• Long-Term Brand Loyalty – Building relationships that increase customer retention and lifetime value.

From being among the first women to attend Dartmouth College to leading iconic brands like Keurig and Gillette, Michelle Stacy has always been a trailblazer. Her 35-year journey is a testament to balancing career success with a fulfilling personal life. Alongside her husband, Michelle raised two thriving children—all while navigating the complex trade-offs that life throws at us.

In this inspiring keynote, Michelle shares candid stories and hard-won lessons about making the Right Choices for both life and career. She offers a refreshing blend of wisdom and humor, guiding audiences through the art of thriving amid life’s balancing acts.

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Choice – How intentional decisions shape your career and personal life.
• Embrace the Bumps – Strategies for navigating unexpected challenges with resilience.
• Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones – Finding opportunities in adversity and learning from failure.
• Thriving in a Dual-Career World – Key strategies for balancing professional ambition and personal fulfillment.
• Run Your Own Race – Why comparison is a trap and how to define success on your own terms.