Dr. Michelle Machado
International Speaker I Global Educator & Leader I NeuroChangeSolutions Consultant I Founder, Luminara Academy
Bio
Dr. Michelle Machado is an international speaker, mindset expert, and 2x TEDx speaker passionate about solving one of the most overlooked challenges of our time: disconnection. Born and raised in the Middle East and having battled serious health challenges in her youth, Dr. Machado's journey has been one of resilience, faith, and rising above circumstance. With a PhD, MBA, and nearly two decades of experience as an educator and leader at universities across Canada, the UK, Australia, and Hong Kong, she brings a global lens to her work on leadership, emotional intelligence, and human connection.
As the visionary behind the Human Connection Framework™, Dr. Machado empowers corporate leaders, business professionals, and organizations to reconnect to themselves, to others, and to a deeper sense of purpose. Her keynote, “Reconnecting in a Disconnected World,” and transformative masterclass invite audiences to shift from distraction and burnout toward intentional living, courageous leadership, and meaningful impact.
Whether speaking to C-suite executives, overwhelmed professionals, or rising changemakers, Dr. Machado's message is grounded in neuroscience, made relatable through personal story, and designed to spark action. She believes that in an era of rapid automation and constant noise, it's not more information we need it's deeper connection.
Her work is a call to pause, to reflect, and to choose a life that isn't just successful but significant.
Personal Quote:
“Disconnection is the silent epidemic of our time. The cure isn’t more noise, it’s presence, purpose, and connection. Real transformation begins when you silence the chaos and remember what truly matters!. - Dr. Michelle Machado”