Disconnection is the Epidemic No One is Talking About
Dr. Michelle Machado gives people the tools to heal it — one identity shift at a time.
Book Michelle for your next keynote, leadership event, or team experience.
In a world overwhelmed by burnout, noise, and performance, Michelle helps audiences pause, reflect, and reconnect to what matters most — their purpose, power, and presence.
Meet Dr. Michelle Machado
International Speaker, Mindset Strategist, and Founder of the Human Connection Framework™
With a TEDx talk that’s over a million viewers and speaking appearances at DeepFest, BMO (Bank of Montreal), and global leadership events, Michelle is redefining what it means to lead, live, and show up fully in a disconnected world.
Her talks are a blend of science, soul, and strategy — helping audiences awaken to their potential, reconnect to their purpose, and take bold action in their lives and leadership.
Michelle has spent two decades in higher education across four continents, earned both her PhD and MBA, and created frameworks that have transformed the lives of leaders, Gen Z, and women navigating deep change.
She doesn’t just speak — she activates rooms.
The Truth Is: We’re More Connected Than Ever But We’ve Never Felt More Alone
We scroll. We click. We’re always available. Yet somehow, we feel more overwhelmed, more uncertain, and more unseen than ever before.
Because what we’re missing isn’t just motivation or willpower. It’s not another productivity hack or morning routine.
What we’re missing is connection. Not just WiFi, but real authentic connection. That’s where the human connection framework comes in.
The Human Connection Framework
We live in a world that’s overconnected — and yet deeply unfulfilled. We chase success, perform for approval, and stay busy… but feel increasingly empty inside.
This is the gap no one is talking about. And it’s not a productivity issue. It’s a connection issue.
- Connection to self: knowing who you are beyond the noise and pressure.
- Connection to others: building healthy, supportive relationships that reflect your worth.
- Connection to the world: uncovering the impact you’re meant to have and owning your place in the bigger picture.
In all my years of working with women, leaders, and youth around the world, I’ve discovered that every true breakthrough begins with one thing: connection.
This is the foundation. And once it’s restored, everything else: your clarity, confidence, and sense of purpose begins to shift.
We live in a world that’s overconnected — and yet deeply unfulfilled.
We chase success, perform for approval, and stay busy… but feel increasingly empty inside.
This is the gap no one is talking about.
And it’s not a productivity issue. It’s a connection issue.
Connection to self: knowing who you are beyond the noise and pressure.
Connection to others: building healthy, supportive relationships that reflect your worth.
Connection to the world: uncovering the impact you’re meant to have and owning your place in the bigger picture.
- Connection to self: knowing who you are beyond the noise and pressure.
- Connection to others: building healthy, supportive relationships that reflect your worth.
- Connection to the world: uncovering the impact you’re meant to have and owning your place in the bigger picture.
In all my years of working with women, leaders, and youth around the world, I’ve discovered that every true breakthrough begins with one thing: connection.
This is the foundation. And once it’s restored, everything else: your clarity, confidence, and sense of purpose begins to shift.
You’re stretched thin, juggling work, family, and endless to-dos, yet it never feels like enough!
You wake up exhausted, your energy spent before the day begins. Life feels like a constant balancing act, and the weight of expectations – yours and others’ is crushing.
Deep down, you know there’s more you want to achieve, more you’re meant for. But the chaos makes it hard to see the way forward.
I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to feel stuck and unsure how to break free.
But I also know that with the right tools and mindset, transformation is possible!
Let me help you reclaim your time, your energy, and the extraordinary life you deserve through my process!
Reconnecting in a Disconnected World
How to Reclaim Purpose and Power in the Age of Ego, Screens, and Speed
We are more connected than ever — and yet more emotionally, mentally, and spiritually disconnected than at any time in human history. In this powerful keynote, Michelle helps audiences explore the hidden cost of disconnection and begin the journey back to themselves.
Through stories, neuroscience, and soul-level clarity, Michelle guides audiences through two pillars of her Human Connection Framework™ to spark the inner awareness needed for lasting transformation.
Your Audience Will Walk Away With:
- A clear understanding of how disconnection impacts performance, purpose, and mental well-being.
- A simple framework for identifying emotional patterns and false beliefs.
- Practical tools to pause, reset, and realign — both personally and professionally.
- A renewed sense of empowerment, clarity, and connection.
Overview
We are more connected than ever — and yet more emotionally, mentally, and spiritually disconnected than at any time in human history. In this powerful keynote, Michelle helps audiences explore the hidden cost of disconnection and begin the journey back to themselves.
Through stories, neuroscience, and soul-level clarity, Michelle guides audiences through two pillars of her Human Connection Framework™ — The Great Disconnect and The Mirror Moment — to spark the inner awareness needed for lasting transformation.
Your Audience Will Walk Away With
A clear understanding of how disconnection impacts performance, purpose, and mental well-being
A simple framework for identifying emotional patterns and false beliefs
Practical tools to pause, reset, and realign — both personally and professionally
A renewed sense of empowerment, clarity, and connection
The Catalyst Mindset Journey
To make that shift sustainable, I’ve created The Catalyst Mindset Journey—a four-part experience built around the Human Connection Framework. If you’ve felt the weight of disconnection—the fog, the fatigue, the constant second-guessing, this journey gives you the tools to:
- Reclaim who you truly are.
- Renew your energy and intentions from the inside out.
- Realign with the people and possibilities that support your growth.
In other words, it’s about coming home to yourself—while stepping into the person you’re meant to be.
This 4-part journey is designed to help you rebuild the connections that matter most.
Here’s How the Catalyst Mindset Journey Works:
- Awaken: Reconnect to your inner clarity
- Define: Reconnect to your deeper purpose
- Activate: Reconnect to your people and priorities
- Evolve: Embody consistent purpose-driven action
This Isn’t Just Mindset Work.
It’s a movement back to what truly matters.
- To who you really are.
- To what you’re meant to do.
- To the life you’ve been craving beneath the noise.
Looking for More Than a Keynote?
If your audience is craving more than inspiration, if they’re ready to experience transformation, Michelle also delivers a signature 2-day masterclass:
The Human Connection Experience
A life-changing immersion to reclaim identity, power, and presence in a disconnected world.
This experience is perfect for:
- Women’s leadership groups
- Corporate offsites
- Faith-based retreats
- Student leadership initiatives
- Organizational culture programs
Who This Is For?
Michelle speaks to global audiences across industries and life stages — and customizes her message to resonate with:
Corporate Leaders + Executive Teams
Women’s Leadership Events + Retreats
Faith-Based Communities
Gen Z + Youth Leadership Summits
Healthcare + Education Professionals
Whether you’re leading a team, a family, or a movement — this keynote will help you lead with deeper connection and grounded confidence.
Ready to Bring this Keynote to Your Audience?
Whether you’re hosting a global summit, corporate retreat, or community experience, Michelle’s message will resonate deeply and stay with your audience long after the event ends.
Michelle’s talk at TEDxJesterCirEd 2025
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DeepFest 2025
February, 2025
YICD
November, 2024
Recovery Solutions Podcast
January, 2025
Echoes of Impact TV Show
December, 2024
Pharmacy Edge Podcast
December, 2024
At the Heart of Business
June, 2024
Ways to Work with Me
Whether through speaking engagements, Luminara Academy programs, or consulting services, I am here to help others navigate their own journey from overwhelm to empowerment.
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Speaking Engagements
Drawing from almost two decades of global experience, Dr. Michelle Machado empowers audiences to navigate change, build resilience, and shift their mindset for success. Her inspiring keynotes will tackle topics like leadership, overcoming adversity, and cultivating a growth-oriented mindset, offering actionable insights that help individuals thrive in their personal and professional lives.
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NeuroChangeSolutions
Dr. Michelle Machado is part of a global network of corporate consultants trained by Dr. Joe Dispenza, New York Times best-selling author, lecturer, and researcher, to teach organizations how to apply the neuroscience of change to increase employee engagement, collaboration, creativity, productivity, and ultimately — business results.
NCS consultants have worked with teams at Cisco, Sony, Coca-Cola, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, USAID, Rackspace, Microsoft, Pfizer, Heineken, and many more.
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Luminara Academy
Dr. Michelle Machado created Luminara Academy with a mission to empower the next generation by equipping them with the skills that help build character. The Academy focuses on developing emotional intelligence, empathy, mindset, communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and teamwork, skills not fully covered in traditional education but are crucial for helping individuals thrive and succeed in today’s world.
With this framework, you’ll learn to:
- Reclaim your energy
- Find direction
- Build meaningful connections
- Move from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and stressed to confident and fulfilled.
It’s about transforming how you think, act, and achieve, step by step, with a proven roadmap to success.
Because everything begins with the power of your thoughts—and now it’s time to take that power and turn it into action. Let me show you how.
As my children grew, new concerns filled my mind: technology’s influence, the allure of instant gratification, and the challenge of teaching patience in a fast-paced world. I wanted to model resilience, but I found myself tethered to the demands of work and expectations to be “always on.”
In those moments, I learned that thriving doesn’t come from doing more, but from finding what fuels your soul while prioritizing well-being. Only then could I show my children how to truly live resiliently, even in an imperfect world.
Thriving doesn’t come from doing more
If you feel like a hamster on a wheel, I want you to know you are not alone.
My journey through the chaos of balancing full-time work, motherhood, and relentless life transitions taught me a powerful truth: we each have a choice to achieve greatness, and that choice begins with unlocking the power of our own mind.
Over the past few years, I’ve committed to transforming my mindset, experimenting with different approaches, and building a methodology that has been life-changing, not just for me, but for others I’ve shared it with.
The transformation has been profound, yielding a newfound calmness, peace, happiness, and a deep sense of fulfillment.
These results are attainable.
While I am currently refining my methodology for broader use, I am passionate about sharing my learnings now.