Episode 13

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22nd Oct 2025

Unlocking Connection: Michelle Machado's Global Insights on Presence Over Performance

Join TEDx speaker and global educator Michelle Machado as she shares her transformative journey across four continents, exploring the shift from performance to presence in a digitally distracted world. Discover how her multicultural experiences have shaped her understanding of connection and identity, and learn practical insights on fostering authentic human connections in today's fast-paced environment.

https://michelledmachado.com/


Tune in to this engaging episode to uncover the secrets of balancing technology with meaningful human interactions. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!


I help organizations measure and close productivity gaps that silently erode profits and burn out top performers.


My process starts with a Leadership and Culture Audit—using data, digital exhaust, and observation—to expose the leadership patterns causing inefficiency. Then, through speaking and consulting, I help transform those insights into a more productive, scalable culture.


If your company hires keynote speakers, you’re my ideal client.

I’m not a motivational speaker—I’m a leadership catalyst.

I help executives identify the hidden productivity gaps that kill growth,

starting with a measurable Leadership & Culture Audit

that reveals how leadership behaviors impact your bottom line.


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Speaking With Authority
Insights from the Stage: Leadership, Coaching, and the Craft of Communication.
Speaking With Authority is the podcast where powerful voices unpack the art and science of leadership, coaching, and communication. Hosted by Jim Koetting, a seasoned speaker and trusted mentor, each episode features in-depth conversations with keynote speakers, leadership experts, and communication pros who influence rooms—and change lives.

Whether you're on stage, in the boardroom, or leading a team, this show will give you the insights, tools, and inspiration to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Because real authority doesn’t come from titles—it comes from your voice.

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