Michelle Curran
Keynote Speaker: Combat Veteran, Former Thunderbird Lead Solo F-16 Fighter Pilot; Bestselling Author of "The Flipside"
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Michelle Curran Biography
Michelle “MACE” Curran is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker known for helping organizations win the space between fear and action. She spent 13 years as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and became only the second woman in history to serve as the Lead Solo Pilot for the USAF Thunderbirds, performing for hundreds of millions of spectators worldwide.
Today, Curran works with organizations navigating growth, change, and high-stakes environments—equipping teams to move through fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty with decisive action. She has delivered more than 100 keynote engagements, partnering with companies such as Microsoft, Boeing, John Deere, SpaceX, and PwC to strengthen execution and forward momentum.
Beyond the stage, Curran is a bestselling author of "The Flipside: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear Into Your Superpower," which debuted in the top 20 on the USA Today Bestseller list. She has also authored multiple children’s books, and has been featured by major media outlets such as CBS Mornings, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Fast Company. She reaches millions each month through her social media platforms as a LinkedIn Top Voice.
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Michelle Curran Speaking Topics
We are constantly under pressure to hire the right people, create a cohesive team, and perform at a high level... to do more with less. However, success hinges on each team member’s ability to be bold and expand their comfort zone.
In her keynote, MACE takes her audience on a surprising and compelling journey through her career as a Fighter Pilot, culminating in her role as the Lead Solo Pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds. She helps her audience recognize that even those that may seem unflappable have overcome the same doubts and obstacles, suddenly making success seem within reach.
Attendees Will:
- Reassess their comfort zone
- Learn to use vulnerability as a superpower to accelerate toward goals
- Realize the normalcy of self-doubt and identify how to combat it
- Recognize how to step into their boldness and let go of fears
Coming Fall 2026
We’re living and working in a time of constant pressure—tight timelines, rapid change, and a relentless need to perform. In environments like these, fear shows up for everyone. Not always as panic, but as hesitation and second-guessing that quietly stalls momentum.
In this keynote, MACE takes audiences inside some of the most intense moments of her career as a Fighter Pilot and Thunderbird to reveal a powerful truth: organizations win or lose in the space between fear and action. Through unforgettable storytelling and practical tools, she shows teams how to respond instead of react—and move forward with clarity and decisive action when it matters most.
Attendees Will:
- Differentiate imagined fear from real fear - and understand how each shapes decision-making
- Learn how to respond instead of react under pressure
- Gain simple, practical tools to stay composed and think clearly in high-stakes moments
- Build habits that strengthen trust, intuition, and execution
Fighter pilot callsigns tend to sound at least kind of cool. However, they don’t get to choose them. They are given based on a mistake that was made as a young pilot. From that point on, they are worn on their nametags as a badge of honor.
The tradition of callsigns is based on humility, in celebrating the obstacles overcome to earn that name and to shape a productive view of failure. They help create a culture where mistakes are viewed as opportunities to learn and improve and where people feel safe to fess up when they misstep.
In this workshop, MACE takes participants into the world of a fighter squadron, where admitting errors and using them as learning opportunities is the norm.
Attendees Will:
- Reflect on lessons from a previous mistake/failure
- Find silver linings in things that didn't go as planned
- Identify how to reframe their view of failure
- Be empowered to face future mistakes with a new perspective and growth mindset
- Have fun and walk away with their own callsign
No matter how confident and independent we appear to be, we all face pressure to fit in, be liked, and meet the expectations of others. This pressure often leads to us becoming our own harshest critic and stands in the way of our success. By diving into the inner workings of our self-critic, we can reframe it. Shedding light on it takes away its power and gives us much-needed perspective.
Despite MACE’s success, she struggled with the same inner critic that we all do. Over time, she was able to harness this inner voice and use it to propel her toward success. She now uses these techniques to inspire attendees and help them generate positive change in their inner voice.
Attendees Will:
- Identify key attributes of their inner voice that have prevented them from taking action
- Understand their inner critic does not necessarily align with the truth
- Develop a new perspective on how to control the power their inner critic wields
- Have a plan to tackle at least one of their goals by a deadline
- Form accountability tools with the support of a wingman
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How do I book Michelle Curran to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michelle Curran for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Michelle Curran, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Michelle Curran or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Michelle Curran for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Michelle Curran, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michelle Curran are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michelle Curran, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Michelle Curran speak about?
Michelle Curran is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Veterans, Military, Female Leadership, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Influential Women, Leadership, Author and Mindset.
Where does Michelle Curran travel from?
Michelle Curran generally travels from Las Vegas, NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Michelle Curran?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michelle Curran for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michelle Curran for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michelle Curran or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Michelle Curran is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Veterans, Military and Female Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michelle Curran for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Michelle Curran generally travels from Las Vegas, NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Olga Custodio, Melissa Stockwell and Carey Lohrenz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michelle Curran for an upcoming event.
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Michelle Curran Speaking Topics
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Keynote: Flying Through Fear: Creating a Change of Courage
We are constantly under pressure to hire the right people, create a cohesive team, and perform at a high level... to do more with less. However, success hinges on each team member’s ability to be bold and expand their comfort zone.
In her keynote, MACE takes her audience on a surprising and compelling journey through her career as a Fighter Pilot, culminating in her role as the Lead Solo Pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds. She helps her audience recognize that even those that may seem unflappable have overcome the same doubts and obstacles, suddenly making success seem within reach.
Attendees Will:
- Reassess their comfort zone
- Learn to use vulnerability as a superpower to accelerate toward goals
- Realize the normalcy of self-doubt and identify how to combat it
- Recognize how to step into their boldness and let go of fears
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Keynote: The Space Between: Winning the Moment Between Fear and Action
Coming Fall 2026
We’re living and working in a time of constant pressure—tight timelines, rapid change, and a relentless need to perform. In environments like these, fear shows up for everyone. Not always as panic, but as hesitation and second-guessing that quietly stalls momentum.
In this keynote, MACE takes audiences inside some of the most intense moments of her career as a Fighter Pilot and Thunderbird to reveal a powerful truth: organizations win or lose in the space between fear and action. Through unforgettable storytelling and practical tools, she shows teams how to respond instead of react—and move forward with clarity and decisive action when it matters most.
Attendees Will:
- Differentiate imagined fear from real fear - and understand how each shapes decision-making
- Learn how to respond instead of react under pressure
- Gain simple, practical tools to stay composed and think clearly in high-stakes moments
- Build habits that strengthen trust, intuition, and execution
-
Workshop: Everyone Has A Callsign
Fighter pilot callsigns tend to sound at least kind of cool. However, they don’t get to choose them. They are given based on a mistake that was made as a young pilot. From that point on, they are worn on their nametags as a badge of honor.
The tradition of callsigns is based on humility, in celebrating the obstacles overcome to earn that name and to shape a productive view of failure. They help create a culture where mistakes are viewed as opportunities to learn and improve and where people feel safe to fess up when they misstep.
In this workshop, MACE takes participants into the world of a fighter squadron, where admitting errors and using them as learning opportunities is the norm.
Attendees Will:
- Reflect on lessons from a previous mistake/failure
- Find silver linings in things that didn't go as planned
- Identify how to reframe their view of failure
- Be empowered to face future mistakes with a new perspective and growth mindset
- Have fun and walk away with their own callsign
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Workshop: Going to War With Your Inner Critic
No matter how confident and independent we appear to be, we all face pressure to fit in, be liked, and meet the expectations of others. This pressure often leads to us becoming our own harshest critic and stands in the way of our success. By diving into the inner workings of our self-critic, we can reframe it. Shedding light on it takes away its power and gives us much-needed perspective.
Despite MACE’s success, she struggled with the same inner critic that we all do. Over time, she was able to harness this inner voice and use it to propel her toward success. She now uses these techniques to inspire attendees and help them generate positive change in their inner voice.
Attendees Will:
- Identify key attributes of their inner voice that have prevented them from taking action
- Understand their inner critic does not necessarily align with the truth
- Develop a new perspective on how to control the power their inner critic wields
- Have a plan to tackle at least one of their goals by a deadline
- Form accountability tools with the support of a wingman
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How do I book Michelle Curran to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michelle Curran for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Michelle Curran, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Michelle Curran or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Michelle Curran for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Michelle Curran, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michelle Curran are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michelle Curran, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Michelle Curran speak about?
Michelle Curran is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Veterans, Military, Female Leadership, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Influential Women, Leadership, Author and Mindset. -
Where does Michelle Curran travel from?
Michelle Curran generally travels from Las Vegas, NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Michelle Curran?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michelle Curran for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michelle Curran for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michelle Curran or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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