Speaking
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Michelle Silva speaking on "Transforming Marketing with Emotional Intelligence"
​Interviewed by Renée Cormier
As the founder of The Savvy CMO, I am an accomplished speaker known for my expertise in ethical and values-based marketing. With a long history of engaging presentations, I now focus on helping businesses achieve sustainable growth through ethical and values-based practices.
My speaking engagements cover topics such as leadership with empathy, creating values-driven team cultures, developing high-performing teams, and transforming marketing with emotional intelligence.
Speaker Topics
I offer insightful presentations for in-person events, podcasts and webinars on the following topics:​​
Transforming Marketing with Emotional Intelligence​
Discover how Transforming Marketing with Emotional Intelligence empowers businesses to build authentic connections, foster trust, and drive sustainable growth by aligning marketing strategies with empathy and values.
Values-Based Marketing: Aligning Your Brand with Your Core Values
Let's dive into strategies for aligning marketing efforts with your organization’s core values to create authentic and impactful brand messaging.
Burnout No More: Achieve Sustainable Growth with Heart-Based Marketing
Discover how heart-centered marketing can help you strategically overcome burnout, fostering sustainable growth and long-term success with authenticity and compassion.
Building a Compassionate Workplace
Let's explore the importance of empathy in leadership, how to cultivate it, and its impact on team morale and productivity.
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Creating a Values-Driven Team
Workplace Culture​
You'll learn how to establish and nurture a team culture rooted in shared values, fostering collaboration, and enhancing performance.
Developing High-Performing Teams: Strategies for Success
I'll share insights on building and leading effective teams, focusing on development, motivation, and achieving collective goals.
Notable Past Speaking Engagements
I've presented as either a keynote, breakout session or guest with many organizations. Below is a short list.
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1 Million Cups, Sacramento
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American Business Women's Association
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American River College (Davis Outreach Campus)
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Business Education Statewide Advisory Committee
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Butte College
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California Business Education Association
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International Association of Administrative Professionals
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International Society for Business Education
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International Virtual Assistants Association
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International Virtual Women's Chamber of Commerce
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Ladies Who Launch Sacramento
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MBA Research & Curriculum Center (Panel)
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National Business Education Association
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Northern California Publishers & Authors
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Fractional Referral Network
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Sacramento Coaches Association
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Sacramento Speakers Network
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Santa Rosa Junior College
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Shasta College (Advisory Board)
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Sierra College
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The Virtual Nation™
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Western Business Education Association
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Women's Council of Realtors®
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Wooster High School for Career Day
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State Capitol of California: Spoke during a legislative day for Career Technical Education and Vocational Education while
Tom Torlakson was in office as a State Senator.
Michelle co-presented a breakout session and
co-developed curricula called Virtual Office Professional (VOP), which included an AA degree,
an AS degree, and a certificate option, to educators from around the world at the International Society
for Business Education conference held at Waterford Institute of Technology in Waterford, Ireland.
Louisa May Alcott
Author of 'Little Women' and Advocate for Women's Rights
"Far away there in the sunshine are
my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to
follow where they lead."