Michelle Jones Edelen - The Excellence Engineer

Michelle Jones Edelen - The Excellence Engineer Keynote & TEDx Speaker 🎤 | Pastor | Coaching Speakers to Speak with Confidence

You've been guessing at your speaker fee. Haven’t you?That stops today.I'm giving you the $5K Speaker Pricing Calculator...
05/22/2026

You've been guessing at your speaker fee. Haven’t you?

That stops today.

I'm giving you the $5K Speaker Pricing Calculator.

It’s the exact tool I use with my speaker coaching clients to help them confidently charge what they're worth.

This isn't a generic "charge your worth" pep talk.

It's a real calculator that factors in your experience, audience size, content depth, and market positioning to give you a clear number you can stand on.

Here's what you get:
- Your baseline speaker fee (no more guessing)
- Pricing adjustments based on your actual experience level
- A framework to justify your rate to clients
- Confidence to stop accepting low or no-pay gigs

What do you need to do to get the calculator?

You have to opt in to my email list to get it. (And yes, I'll actually send you strategies that help you build a professional speaking business, not fluff.)

I know you're thinking:
"But I'm not experienced enough to charge $5K.

That's exactly why you need this calculator. It meets you where you are AND shows you the path to where you want to be.

Ready to stop underpricing yourself?

👇🏾 Opt in here and get the calculator instantly
https://5kspeaker.michelleedelen.com/

It’s time to stop playing small.

=================⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Blessings + Peace, Michelle 💜⁣ See less

05/20/2026

I am who I am. Grey hair and all! Just be you.

05/08/2026

Tip 1 - decide where you want to speak. Tip 2 - find the contact person to communicate with. Tip 3 - write an email to the contact person. Tip 4 - send the email to the contact person. Tip 5 - follow up. None of this is complicated.

05/08/2026

Leave a 🎤 if you are wondering right now.

Stop saying you can speak on anything.That's not confidence.That's confusion disguised as flexibility.And it's the faste...
04/15/2026

Stop saying you can speak on anything.

That's not confidence.

That's confusion disguised as flexibility.

And it's the fastest way to stay unbooked.

Here's what changed everything for me:

I stopped trying to be the speaker who could "customize for any audience" and started being the speaker who solves one specific problem for one specific audience with one undeniable result.

Not because I can't speak on multiple topics.

Because decision-makers don't book versatility.

They book clarity.

When you say "I can speak on anything," what they hear is:

"I don't really know what I do."

"I haven't figured out my lane yet."

"I'm hoping you'll tell me what you need."

That's not positioning. That's desperation.

And it costs you stages.

The shift happens when you get clear:

One message → What transformation do you deliver?

One audience → Who specifically needs this?

One result → What changes after you speak?

One positioning statement → How do you say it in one sentence?

That's when everything clicks.

That's when event planners stop scrolling past your name and start reaching out.

That's when you stop chasing opportunities and start choosing them.

Because clarity isn't limiting.

Clarity is magnetic.

You don't need to speak on everything to build a speaking business.

You need to own one thing so well that people can't imagine booking anyone else.

What's the one message you're known for?

=================⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

Blessings + Peace, Michelle 💜⁣

When 100% of Your Audience Says "Yes"Recently wrapped the keynote for the American Association For Women In Community Co...
04/13/2026

When 100% of Your Audience Says "Yes"

Recently wrapped the keynote for the American Association For Women In Community Colleges, and these numbers tell the story better than I ever could.

The Results:

- 100% found the session valuable
- 100% rated it educational AND engaging
- 100% rated it relevant
- 97.1% said it was actionable
- 100% want to attend a session like this again

But here's what matters more than the metrics.

One attendee said: "This session was very empowering and will set a woman on fire about her career and how to lead."

That's the shift.

Not just information. Transformation.

When you deliver a talk that helps women in leadership understand they're responsible for their success AND gives them the tools to build the support systems they need — that's when the scores reflect the impact.

This is what happens when you:

- Lead with truth, not trends
- Give action steps, not just inspiration
- Challenge people to own their leadership

The topic was "Women Leading Resilience by Design in Community College."

The outcome? Women leaving empowered, equipped, and ready to lead differently.

That's the standard.

What kind of results are you creating with your keynotes?

=================⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Blessings + Peace, Michelle 💜⁣

03/17/2026

Follow me for more guidance on how to build a professional speaking in 2026!

03/17/2026

Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Michelle and I'm the one you call when you have a message burning in your heart that you want to get out but just can’t quite figure out how to do it. I've been doing this for over 10 years and I've helped emerging speakers and people who just want to communicate with less fear say what they need to say with confidence and clarity. But forget the resume. Here's what you really need to know: I don't do fluff. I don't do generic. I DO results. 2026? We're going up. And if you're trying to come with me? Hit that follow. Let's get it. Follow only if you’re ready to go up I. 2026!

03/17/2026

Where are my speakers? Transformational speakers, faith-based speakers…Ready to help yourself be blessed and booked? 2026 is the year!

03/16/2026

I hate to tell you this but you’ve been told a lie. These folks got you out here doing the spray and pray. You know, pitch to everyone, everywhere and see what sticks I don’t just believe it’s a lie. I know for a fact it won’t work. How? I’ve seen people do it and get nothing. Here’s what I do differently. I begin with strategy. I decide what I’m talking about and who I am talking to. Then I pitch. And It works. I get results. I’m on the right stages, in the right rooms with the right decision makers. I don’t have to worry about owning the room. I own the process. You Agree or disagree? Tell me in the comments.

Address

Atlanta, GA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14047773922

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Michelle Jones Edelen - The Excellence Engineer posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Michelle Jones Edelen - The Excellence Engineer:

Shortcuts

Share

Category