Michelle McCullough

Michelle McCullough is a nationally recognized leadership and workplace researcher who helps organizations build trust, engagement, and performance across generations. A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), she is the creator of the Stretch Capacity™ Leadership Model and the HappyIST framework. Drawing on research-backed strategies from her U.S. Happiness Report and Leadership & Engagement Report, Michelle shows how emotional intelligence will define the future of work.

Michelle has delivered more than 400 presentations nationwide, blending research-backed insights with humor and storytelling to help leaders thrive in fast-changing environments. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and has been interviewed for TV and Radio over 250 times. She currently serves as President of the National Speakers Association Mountain West Chapter and on the Board of Directors for Stampin’ Up!

Organization Website: www.EIintheageofAI.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/speakmichelle

Course Title:

The Future of Work is Human: Leading Multi-Generational Teams

Course Description:

In the age of artificial intelligence emotional intelligence needs to take center stage.Today’s workforce spans five generations, and the future of leadership depends on how well we understand them. In this engaging session, future of work researcher Michelle McCullough shares insights from her national studies on workplace happiness, resilience, and trust to reveal why emotional intelligence is the most essential leadership skill of the decade ahead. Attendees will discover practical strategies to bridge generational divides, strengthen collaboration, and build cultures where every generation feels seen, supported, and inspired to succeed.