Joan Michelson

Joan Michelson

Keynote Speaker: Co-Host of the Electric Ladies Podcast, ESG Consultant, Business Sustainability & Leadership Expert

Joan Michelson Biography

Joan Bryna Michelson, MBA is a highly accomplished business leader and award-winning, strategic, social impact, communications and ESG – environment, social, governance – leader and a dynamic public speaker who has addressed many events and conferences as an emcee, keynote speaker, moderator and panelist. Her specialties include leveraging ESG solutions and partnerships strategically for maximum benefit, helping organizations recruit innovative, diverse women, and helping these women thrive in their careers. She is based in the Washington D.C. area.

Top organizations who book high-profile speakers all the time said Michelson’s presentation was “the most engaging,” received the most questions of any speaker – and the most interesting questions, reflecting how much the audience was engaged.

Venues Michelson has spoken at include (some repeatedly): The Newseum, SXSW (Eco), ChangeNow 2023 Summit (Paris, France), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (U.S. Defense Department), UN COP26 (Scotland), Sun Valley Forum, GLG, Women Automotive 2022 Summit, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Naval Academy, 92nd Street Y, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, MOVE America: Mobility Reimagined; Clean Tech Open (SE), Small Business Administration, Greenbiz VERGE, Global Council for Science and the Environment, National Association of Women Business Owners, Executive Women in Government, Women Impacting Public Policy, and various other professional conferences, galas, award programs, chambers of commerce, corporate and university events. Michelson is in various speakers’ bureaus, including with the U.S. State Dept.

Michelson drove breakthrough results at Chrysler (in EVs), American Express and Deloitte in marketing communications leadership roles, and in other businesses, nonprofits and government agencies, as a consultant or interim executive. She is an instructor on ESG issues and communications, including to board members through Competent Boards programs.

A highly-accomplished journalist, Michelson has worked with top media organizations and hosts and produces the acclaimed Electric Ladies podcast (formerly known as Green Connections Radio), with over 400 episodes about innovation, leadership and ESG-related issues (including energy, climate and sustainability), featuring women experts. USA Today chose her show as one of the top six podcasts for business travelers. She writes regularly for Forbes on these issues and has also been published in: Harvard Business Review, HuffPost, New Thinking magazine; The New Economy magazine (distributed at the World Economic Forum), TheAtlantic.com, Greenbiz, WTOP.com, regional business journal columns; and various other media. She coproduced segments with CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” ABC News, and “The Crusaders,” and television specials on NBC.

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Joan Michelson Speaking Topics

Welcome to the ESG Economy

The Hidden Power(s) of the ESG Economy

Hire the Outliers

The Missing Piece in the 21st Century Economy

Reducing Risk & Increasing Reward With ESG

Joan Michelson Videos

Joan Michelson from Electric Ladies Podcast at MOVE Conference 2022
Joan Michelson Keynote Speech | DTRA March 2020
ESG is Here to Stay! - Joan Michelson on EisnerAmper's Fast Forward Podcast

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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Joan Michelson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Joan Michelson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Joan Michelson or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Joan Michelson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Joan Michelson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Joan Michelson are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joan Michelson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Joan Michelson speak about?

Joan Michelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environment, Sustainability, Energy, Business, Innovation, Leadership, Business Leadership, Marketing, Authors, Climate Change, Earth Day, Business Growth, Conservation, Science, Journalism, Podcast Hosts, Women in Business, Influential Women, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Host & Emcee, Women, Ethics & Integrity, ESG, Animals & Wildlife, Environmental Activism, Finance and Small Business.

Where does Joan Michelson travel from?

Joan Michelson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Joan Michelson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joan Michelson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Joan Michelson for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Joan Michelson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Joan Michelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Environment, Sustainability and Energy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joan Michelson for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Joan Michelson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Pia Heidenmark Cook, Mike Wallace and Bill Nussey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joan Michelson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 31/10/2024.

Joan Michelson Speaking Topics

  • Welcome to the ESG Economy

  • The Hidden Power(s) of the ESG Economy

  • Hire the Outliers

  • The Missing Piece in the 21st Century Economy

  • Reducing Risk & Increasing Reward With ESG

Joan Michelson Videos

Joan Michelson from Electric Ladies Podcast at MOVE Conference 2022
Joan Michelson Keynote Speech | DTRA March 2020
ESG is Here to Stay! - Joan Michelson on EisnerAmper's Fast Forward Podcast
Women-Powered Innovation | Joan Michelson Ep260
Interview with Joan Michelson | Green Connections
  • How do I book Joan Michelson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Joan Michelson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Joan Michelson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Joan Michelson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Joan Michelson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Joan Michelson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Joan Michelson are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joan Michelson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Joan Michelson speak about?

  • Where does Joan Michelson travel from?

    Joan Michelson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Joan Michelson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joan Michelson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Joan Michelson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Joan Michelson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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