Make your next meeting a great one.
Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of planning
one more meeting?
Do you need…
a whole new approach for a regular meeting that’s gotten boring or stale — or that needs reinvention for a hybrid workplace?
new tools, tips, and formats to run virtual meetings and manage remote work?
time for planning an important meeting that you just can’t find?
perspective and expertise you’re not sure you have?
a neutral outsider to see the big picture?
a process expert at the helm?
People often say:“I go to meetings. I’ve seen a million of them.
Of course I can run one.”
But it’s not as easy as it looks.
Working with an experienced facilitator can mean the difference between a productive, positive meeting that makes people feel connected, supported, and heard — and one that’s filled with yawns, confusion, or stress.
My approach is customized, co-creative, and informed by longtime practice, ongoing learning, and a rich network of colleagues.
What does that mean for you?
Inquiry
We ask important questions to get clear on your objectives and the context for the meeting.
Information
We gather relevant data from decision makers and stakeholders.
Ingredients
We make sure to prioritize the key elements of an effective, productive, and inspiring meeting.
Let’s work together to make the most of your next meetingPersonalized Meeting Design & Facilitation
Need personalized help planning a board meeting, staff retreat, learning opportunity, strategy session, or some other gathering?
I’ll work closely with you and any other key decision makers to create an event that meets your goals, exceeds participants’ expectations, and leaves you more able to plan your next gathering.
(Pricing varies by the length of the meeting, the number of people, the complexity of the design, and what kinds of materials are required.)
Meeting Makeover
Have a weekly, monthly, or quarterly meeting you want to make work better for everyone? Need to make a virtual meeting more productive, engaging, and inclusive?
Book an hour with me to talk about what’s not working and get practical suggestions and resources for a new approach.
Includes review of an existing agenda and any related materials plus a worksheet with questions you can ask yourself when planning any 60- to 90- minute meeting.
($449, includes a planning worksheet, an initial one-hour meeting on Zoom, a follow-up email, and a 30-minute check-in after you’ve had a chance to test out some new ideas.)
Coaching & Consultation
Have an important gathering you want to lead yourself, but need some support to figure out all the pieces— including how you show up?
I’ll talk you through the design, potential materials, agenda, and behind-the-scenes script as well as the ways you can prepare yourself for the leadership or co-leadership role.
($849, includes three hours of face-to-face coaching for one or two people via Zoom; email follow-up between meetings, and one round of materials review.)
“As the work-from-home reality set in, we thought it would be beneficial to both our staff and clients to offer some sort of webinar or workshop on how to be successful in a remote world. Michelle jumped at the opportunity to develop a workshop series on ‘Sustainable Work’ for us. Together, we fleshed out the details for each session and she put together the materials, including resources to share with the group, and led the workshop sessions. I cannot recommend Michelle enough and hope to be able to partner with her on future projects.”
CHRISTINA TAYLOR, OPERATIONS MANAGER, SUSAN MATLACK JONES AND ASSOCIATES
Here’s What You’ll Get When We Work Together.
I bring:
two decades of experience designing meetings for 2 to 250 people, from one hour to multi-day conferences.
my network of co-facilitators and consultants with a variety of expertise, whom I can draw on as co-brainstormers and problem-solvers.
lots of tools and examples from working inside organizations and with a diverse array of clients.
my unique combination of training as a teacher, facilitator, and coach, plus longtime experience managing both people and projects.
When our work is done:
you’ll have re-usable templates, tools, and ways of working that leave you better able to plan your next meeting.
you’ll feel supported, seen, and heard; so will your key stakeholders.
you’ll have an event you can be proud of.
your participants will have had a great experience.
