SPEAKING

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As a public health attorney, food industry expert and fierce advocate for fairness in the workplace, I bring over 25 years of public speaking experience to your audience.

My unique combination of legal expertise and industry insight offers a fresh perspective on critical issues facing employees and organizations today.  

Whether you’re interested in creating a healthier work environment or navigating the complexities toxic workplaces, my talks are designed to empower and educate audiences with actionable strategies.

Known for engaging listeners and delivering impactful presentations that result in lively discussions, I speak with diverse audiences across sectors, including:

  • Nonprofits

  • Corporations, especially those in the food sector

  • Law firms

  • Government agencies

  • Professional associations (such as HR)

Throughout my advocacy career, I have spoken at various universities, trade shows, and conferences. For workplace issues, I have addressed audiences across various industries and groups, including speaking about “Legal and Ethical Challenges of Navigating Power Dynamics” at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County Chapter.

Topics for employers:

  • Hidden Costs of a Toxic Workplace: The impact on productivity & profitability

  • Myth of Abusive High Performers: Protecting toxic achievers can harm your organization

  • Legal Pitfalls of Allowing Workplace Abuse: Understanding the risks of ignoring harmful practices

  • Benefits of an Ombuds Program: Mediating workplace conflicts & protecting employees

Topics for employees:

  • Recognizing Toxic Workplaces: Red flags every employee should recognize

  • Navigating Toxic Workplaces: Strategies to protect your health and career

  • Understanding Legal Rights in the Workplace: Empowering employees to act

  • Developing Exit Strategies: Preparing for a smooth transition

  • The 10 Stages of Covert Abuse at Work

“Michele Simon is a terrific speaker. She is clear, organized, and provocative. If you want groups talking up a storm afterwards, she’s the one.”

— Marion Nestle, Author & Professor, New York University —

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