Build A Culture Where Innovation Isn't An Initiative - It's Inevitable
Michelle Stacy
Leadership Keynote Speaker | Former President of Keurig | Innovation & Growth Strategist
From transforming Keurig from $200 million to $2.5 billion in revenue to building iconic billion-dollar brands at Gillette and P&G, Michelle Stacy has proven that engaged employees aren't just happier—they're your most powerful catalyst for innovation and growth. Her Full Engagement Leadership framework, forged through 35+ years at the helm of world-class companies, reveals how authentic leadership presence and people-centered strategy unlock the disengaged 75% to become your organization's competitive advantage. Whether partnering with Starbucks and Dunkin' to revolutionize the coffee industry or building cultures recognized as America's top workplaces, Michelle delivers the boardroom-tested strategies that turn potential into billion-dollar results.
The Leadership Strategist Who Transformed How America Drinks Coffee—And How Your Team Leads
Michelle Stacy knows what most leaders miss: your greatest competitive advantage isn't your strategy, technology, or market position—it's the 75% of your workforce that arrives disengaged every day. As President of Keurig from 2008-2014, she proved this truth by growing the company from $200 million to $2.5 billion in revenue while simultaneously building one of the most engaged workforces in America. But this wasn't her first transformation—with 25+ years at Gillette and Procter & Gamble, Michelle led the launch of category-defining products like Gillette Mach3 and built the global Oral-B brand into a household name. Her secret wasn't working harder or hiring better—it was unleashing the potential already sitting in boardrooms and break rooms through authentic leadership that makes people want to create, innovate, and win.
Her signature framework, Full Engagement Leadership, emerged from the trenches of high-stakes business transformation. Michelle teaches that engagement isn't an HR metric to track—it's the fundamental driver of innovation, growth, and market dominance. The framework covers being authentically yourself as a leader (why pretending crushes performance), mastering the six components of leadership balance, listening for greatness in diverse perspectives, building mentorship cultures that develop and retain stars, and leveraging your mission to drive both employee engagement and shareholder value. Unlike generic motivational speakers, Michelle delivers battle-tested strategies learned from forming strategic alliances with Starbucks, Dunkin', and Folgers that literally changed how the world drinks coffee—your teams get insights from someone who's actually built billion-dollar brands while creating cultures where breakthrough thinking flourishes naturally.
Organizations from Fortune 500 companies to leadership conferences choose Michelle because she understands the complex reality of leading in today's business environment. Her board experience at iRobot, Tervis Tumbler, Coravin, and other companies means she brings enterprise-level insight to every stage of organizational growth. Attendees leave her keynotes with renewed clarity about their leadership identity, practical tools for generating engagement that drives results, and the strategic frameworks that convert disengaged employees into your most powerful innovation catalysts. As one of the first women to attend Dartmouth College and a trailblazer throughout her career, Michelle offers a unique perspective on balancing ambitious professional goals with fulfilling personal life—she raised two thriving children while scaling billion-dollar brands. When you book Michelle, you're not hiring a motivational speaker—you're gaining a transformation leader who's proven that investing in people isn't soft leadership, it's the hardest edge your competition can't replicate.
What Your Audience Will Learn
Authentic Leadership Presence—Discover why embracing your true self as a leader creates more engagement than any performance review system, and learn the practical techniques Michelle used to inspire teams at Keurig and P&G to deliver breakthrough innovation while building cultures people never want to leave.
The Six Components of Leadership Balance—Master the framework Michelle developed to harmonize vision, strategy, execution, culture, communication, and development—the exact balancing act that enabled her to scale Keurig from 2 million to 16 million households while maintaining employee engagement levels that made the company a top workplace in America.
Listening for Greatness—Learn the art of recognizing hidden talent and elevating diverse perspectives to drive better decisions, using the strategies Michelle employed to build high-performing global teams that consistently delivered billion-dollar results across drastically different markets and cultures.
Converting Disengagement Into Innovation—Understand why the disengaged 75% represent your most powerful competitive advantage and gain Michelle's proven playbook for transforming disconnected employees into your organization's primary source of breakthrough ideas, sustainable growth, and market differentiation.
Watch Michelle's Keynote Speaker Demo Reel
"Michelle's insights on developing a culture of organizational engagement provoked discussions that lasted long after the end of her keynote speech."
"Her command of the topic and her experience as a CEO made the lessons she shared less about theory and more about the real and tangible impact for a successful business. She captured the audience with genuine style and powerful storytelling."
Why Meeting Planners Choose Michelle
Michelle Stacy was among the first women to attend Dartmouth College, setting the stage for a 35-year career of breaking barriers and building billion-dollar brands. After graduating, she joined Procter & Gamble where she honed her strategic thinking and leadership skills navigating the complexities of global consumer goods. Her trajectory accelerated at Gillette, where she led the development and launch of the revolutionary Gillette Mach3—a product that redefined men's grooming and became one of the most successful launches in consumer products history. These formative experiences taught Michelle that successful innovation requires more than brilliant strategy—it demands fully engaged teams who believe in the mission and feel empowered to create. Every role built the foundation for her later transformation of Keurig, where she'd prove that people-centered leadership isn't optional, it's the ultimate competitive advantage.
Michelle's Full Engagement Leadership framework emerged from necessity at Keurig, where explosive growth threatened to overwhelm organizational culture. Facing the challenge of scaling from $200M to $2.5B while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit that made Keurig special, Michelle developed a systematic approach to engagement that became her competitive edge. She discovered that authenticity trumps authority—leaders who show up as themselves, vulnerabilities and all, inspire deeper commitment than those hiding behind titles. She proved that listening for greatness in diverse voices leads to better decisions than relying on the loudest voice in the room. Most critically, she demonstrated that engaged employees don't just work harder—they innovate better, creating the strategic partnerships with Starbucks and Dunkin' that transformed the coffee industry. Under her leadership, Keurig was twice elected to the Top 10 Places to Work in Massachusetts, proving that profitability and people-centered culture aren't opposing forces—they're inseparable.
Organizations choose Michelle because she bridges the gap between aspirational leadership concepts and practical business reality. Her current board service at iRobot, Tervis Tumbler, and other companies keeps her immersed in today's leadership challenges—she's not sharing war stories from a bygone era, she's delivering insights from active boardrooms facing your same pressures. She's worked across industries from consumer goods to medical devices, led teams in 70+ countries, and proven her frameworks work regardless of sector or company size. Beyond professional credibility, Michelle brings the authentic vulnerability that makes her message resonate—she openly shares the trade-offs of balancing career ambitions with raising two children, the reality of making tough choices, and the importance of defining success on your own timeline. Her keynotes don't just inspire temporary enthusiasm—they equip leaders with frameworks they'll use Monday morning to unlock the potential already sitting in their organizations.
Credentials & Recognition
Executive Leadership Experience:
• President of Keurig Inc. (2008-2014): Grew company from $200M to $2.5B
• VP & General Manager Global Professional Oral Care, P&G
• 25+ years at Gillette and Procter & Gamble in executive roles
• Led teams of 700+ people across 70+ countries
Board Leadership & Advisory Roles:
• Board of Directors: iRobot Company
• Board of Directors: The Tervis Tumbler Company
• Board of Directors: Coravin
• Expert in Residence, Harvard Innovation Lab at Harvard University
Recognition & Impact:
• Built strategic alliances with Starbucks, Dunkin', and Folgers
• Led Keurig to Top 10 Places to Work in Massachusetts (twice)
• Transformed coffee industry through innovation and engagement
• Among first women to attend Dartmouth College, pioneering leader for women in business
Frequently Asked Questions About Booking Michelle Stacy
What makes Michelle Stacy different from other keynote speakers?
Michelle Stacy brings authentic billion-dollar transformation experience, not theoretical frameworks. As President of Keurig, she didn't just witness growth—she architected it, scaling the company from $200M to $2.5B by unleashing human potential through full engagement leadership. Her 35+ years at Gillette, P&G, and Keurig mean she's navigated every leadership challenge your teams face. Unlike speakers who share success stories from the sidelines, Michelle built billion-dollar brands like Keurig, Gillette Mach3, and Oral-B while creating one of America's most engaged workforces—her insights come from boardroom battles, not business school case studies.
What keynote topics does Michelle Stacy speak about?
Michelle's signature keynote "Full Engagement Leadership: What I Learned Over Coffee" reveals how the disengaged 75% of employees represent your organization's most powerful untapped competitive advantage. Her framework teaches authentic leadership presence, the six components of leadership balance, how to identify and leverage diverse perspectives, building mentorship cultures that retain top talent, and converting disengaged employees into innovation catalysts. She covers employee engagement, innovation strategy, leadership authenticity, organizational culture transformation, and sustainable business growth through people-centered approaches.
Does Michelle Stacy offer virtual keynote presentations?
Yes, absolutely. Michelle delivers powerful virtual keynotes that translate her full engagement leadership message to digital platforms with the same authenticity and strategic insight she brings to live stages. Her experience building global teams at P&G and Keurig means she understands how to create genuine connection and drive transformation even through virtual formats.
How long is Michelle Stacy's typical keynote speech?
Michelle's keynote presentations are typically 45-60 minutes. She's flexible and works with meeting planners to customize timing and content depth for your event, whether you need a powerful opening keynote, closing inspiration, or mid-conference momentum boost.
Can Michelle Stacy customize her keynote for our specific industry?
Absolutely. Michelle works closely with organizations to understand their specific challenges and culture. Her Full Engagement Leadership framework—proven strategies for unlocking human potential and driving innovation—applies universally across all industries. Whether your audience works in healthcare, technology, finance, consumer goods, or professional services, Michelle ensures her leadership and engagement message resonates with their specific experiences and business realities.
What can we expect from working with Select Voices to book Michelle Stacy?
Select Voices operates as a boutique speaker bureau providing personalized attention throughout the entire booking process. We know Michelle personally and trust her completely to deliver a transformative keynote experience that combines her billion-dollar brand-building experience with practical Full Engagement Leadership principles your teams can implement immediately. We handle all logistics including contracts, travel arrangements, technical requirements, and pre-event coordination with Michelle's team. You'll work directly with us to customize Michelle's presentation content, coordinate timing, understand her leadership framework, and ensure every detail aligns with your event vision and organizational goals. Our goal is making your event unforgettable while providing a seamless, stress-free booking experience from inquiry to post-event follow-up.
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