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Michelle Griffin giving a keynote speech about assertive communication and self-advocacy

Why I BUILT THIS

For years, I believed communication was about finding the perfect words.

It isn't.

It's about trusting yourself enough to use your voice.

That's why everything I teach is designed to help people communicate with confidence under pressure - whether they're setting boundaries, navigating difficult conversations, advocating for themselves, or making decisions that change their lives.

Because confidence doesn't come from saying everything perfectly....

It comes from knowing you'll be okay even when the conversation is hard.

Abstract Flame

"finding my voice changed my life. now i help others find theirs."

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meet MICKEY

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Before she ever stepped onto a stage, Mickey Griffin learned firsthand what it means to fight for her own voice.

After surviving kidney failure, dialysis, a stroke, endocarditis, open-heart surgery, and ultimately receiving a life-saving kidney and pancreas transplant, she discovered that one of the most important skills wasn't just surviving—it was learning how to advocate for herself when it mattered most.

 

During her recovery, Mickey became fascinated by one question:

Why do some people speak up with confidence while others freeze, over-explain, or stay silent?

 

That search led her to study communication, human behavior, and ultimately astrology—not as a belief system, but as a tool for deeper self-awareness and understanding the patterns behind how we communicate.

 

Today, Mickey teaches individuals and organizations how to communicate with confidence, navigate difficult conversations, set healthy boundaries, and advocate for themselves in every area of life.

 

Through keynote speaking, coaching, social media, and her Skool community, she's helped hundreds of people stop second-guessing themselves, trust their voice, and become unshakeable.

MICKEY'S SIGNATURE TALK

become mentally unfuckwitable

grounded, assertive communication that changes everything

The conversations we avoid don't disappear.

They become the boundaries we never set, the opportunities we never pursue, and the relationships that quietly drain us.

In this keynote, Mickey teaches a practical framework for communicating with confidence under pressure - whether you're advocating for yourself at work, navigating difficult relationships, speaking up in healthcare, or leading through uncertainty.

Blending powerful storytelling with immediately applicable strategies, audiences learn how to regulate emotional reactions, stop second-guessing themselves, set healthy boundaries, and communicate in ways that build trust instead of conflict.

Participants don't just leave inspired. 

 

They leave knowing exactly what to say when the conversation matters most.

Audience Takeaways:

  •  Communicate with confidence during difficult conversations

  •  Set boundaries without guilt or over-explaining

  •  Recognize emotional triggers before they take over

  •  Advocate for yourself without becoming aggressive

  •  Build stronger relationships through grounded, assertive communication

  •  Leave with practical tools that can be used immediately

Effective communication with confidence
Abstract Flame
Headshot of Mickey Griffin

"find your voice.
trust your voice.
use your voice."

interactive WORKSHOP

the w.a.l.k framework - from insight to action

 

This hands-on workshop transforms the ideas from Mickey's keynote into practical communication skills participants can immediately apply in real life.

Through guided exercises, real-world scenarios, and live coaching, attendees practice navigating difficult conversations, setting healthy boundaries, and advocating for themselves with confidence.

This isn't role-playing for the sake of role-playing. It's practical training for the conversations that matter most.

Participants learn how to:

  •  Handle difficult conversations without shutting down

  •  Communicate clearly under pressure

  •  Set healthy boundaries without guilt

  •  Recognize emotional triggers before reacting

  •  Navigate conflict with confidence and professionalism

  •  Apply the W.A.L.K. Framework in everyday situations

 

**Workshop available as a 60-minute breakout, half-day, or full-day session.

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who I speak to:

 

  • Organizations Helping teams communicate more effectively, navigate change, and build healthier workplace cultures.

  • Healthcare Teaching self-advocacy, communication, and resilience in environments where every conversation matters.

  • Leadership Equipping leaders with practical communication tools that build trust, accountability, and psychological safety.

  • Associations Helping professionals develop the confidence to advocate for themselves in every area of life.

Michelle teaching in a workshop on the WALK framework related to communication skills

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