Michelle Foulia
Author | Speaker | Bibliotherapist | Therapeutic Writer • Words For Healing
United Kingdom •
$251 - $1,500
5.0 (2 reviews)
About
I don’t just speak about connection, healing, and communication, I live it. My work is rooted in lived experience, from my own neurodivergence, navigating grief and adversity to raising and supporting three neurodiverse children, and discovering first hand the profound impact our words can have on how we see ourselves and each other. Through storytelling, honesty, and insight, I create talks that are not only engaging, but deeply felt. Audiences tell me they feel seen, understood, and changed after my talks - not because I offer quick fixes, but because I create space for reflection, perspective, and meaningful shifts in how we think, speak, and connect. Whether I’m speaking to organisations, educators, parents, or young people, my aim is always the same: to leave people with something that stays with them long after the talk ends.
Speaking Topics
Signature Programs (3)
Words have the power to build trust or break it, to heal or to harm, often in ways we don’t fully realise. In this thought-provoking and deeply human talk, Michelle explores how the language we use - both with others and ourselves - shapes our relationships, our workplaces, and our inner world. Drawing on lived experience, storytelling, and practical insight, she invites audiences to become more aware of the impact of their words, especially in moments of challenge, grief, and misunderstanding. This is not about saying the “perfect” thing, but about learning to communicate with presence, empathy, and intention. Audiences will leave with a renewed awareness of the responsibility and opportunity we all hold in the words we choose - and how small shifts in language can create powerful, lasting change.
Key Takeaways
- A deeper awareness of how words shape relationships, trust, and emotional safety
- Understanding the impact of language in moments of challenge, conflict, and grief
- Practical ways to communicate with more empathy, intention, and care
- Greater confidence in knowing what to say (and what not to say) in difficult situations
- Insight into the connection between language, self-talk, and personal wellbeing
- Inspiration to use words as a force for connection, healing, and positive change
Audience
Organisations, teams, and leaders; professionals working with people (including healthcare, education, and client-facing roles); and anyone interested in improving communication, building stronger relationships, and creating more compassionate and effective environments.
Format
Duration
30-60 minutes
Delivery
Blending personal story with powerful insight, Michelle explores how ADHD - so often seen as a challenge - can be a gateway to creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial thinking. This talk invites audiences to rethink labels, recognise hidden strengths, and support young people in building lives rooted in purpose, confidence, and possibility. Audiences will leave with a fresh perspective and practical insights to better support neurodiverse individuals in education, work, and life.
Key Takeaways
- A powerful reframe of ADHD as a strength rather than a limitation
- Deeper understanding of how neurodiverse traits can support creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial thinking
- Inspiration to move beyond traditional pathways and embrace individuality and purpose
- Rethink traditional education and career pathways
- Understand why neurodivergent team members strengthen a company or organisation and compliment the skills of neurotypical team members
Audience
Parents, educators, and professionals supporting neurodiverse young people; youth organisations and charities; aspiring young entrepreneurs; and anyone interested in reframing ADHD as a strength and exploring alternative, purpose-driven paths beyond traditional education and employment.
Format
Duration
30 - 60 minutes
Delivery
In this deeply personal and inspiring keynote, Michelle shares her family’s journey with ADHD and the unexpected companion who changed everything - Poppy. Through powerful storytelling and lived experience, she explores the realities of ADHD, challenging common misconceptions while shining a light on the strengths that often go unseen. This talk invites audiences to shift their perspective - from limitation to possibility - encouraging young people, parents, and educators to embrace individuality, build self-belief, and recognise the unique gifts within every person. At its heart, it is a story of love, resilience, and the transformative power of being truly seen.
Key Takeaways
- A deeper understanding of ADHD beyond common myths and labels
- A powerful reframe of ADHD as a source of strengths and potential
- Insight into how to nurture confidence and self-belief in young people
- The importance of embracing individuality and seeing each person’s unique gifts
- Inspiration to move from limitation to possibility in life and learning
- A renewed sense of hope, compassion, and understanding
Audience
Parents, educators, and students; professionals and organisations supporting neurodiverse individuals; charities and community groups; and anyone interested in personal growth, resilience, and the power of storytelling to inspire confidence and change.
Format
Duration
60 minutes including questions and answers
Delivery
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