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The Courage Code. It's Yours. Break It. Own It.

Secrets of Courageous Women

This is Not Your Mother's Power

The Feminine Face of Courage: The Force for Change

Courageous Leadership: Changing the Conversation... Changing the World.

About

Megan Raphael, CPCC, author of the award-winning book, The Courage Code, is the Founder and President of Courage Project, an international initiative championing the feminine face of courage. She is an expert on women’s courage and leadership, and is a highly-regarded speaker for international audiences.

Megan has over 20 years experience as an organization development consultant, trainer, executive coach and leader for profit and not-for-profit organizations and businesses. For twelve years she was President of Raphael-Leritz Consulting, a successful management development company in the Pacific Northwest. Megan also has many years of progressive management experience in organizations including Kaiser-Permanente Medical Care Program, Oregon Region, and as Director of Health Services for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, one of Michigan’s largest Indian Tribes.

Currently, in addition to her speaking engagements, Megan is a certified life coach working with clients around the world. She is also a skilled facilitator committed to changing the world by changing conversations. She is actively promoting The Courage Code and does teleclasses, workshops and retreats to empower women of all ages.

Megan has a BA in Social Work from Michigan State University, and has done MBA course
work with advanced courses in organizational development. She completed extensive training in personal and professional life coaching through Coach Training Institute (CTI).

Megan and her husband, Peter, live in Traverse City, Michigan, and have two young adult children, Ryan and Alex. She loves all things to do with water, and is creating a life of her dreams along the shores of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay.

Assets

Are you looking for an inspiring, empowering, highly engaging speaker?

I am a woman on a mission; inspiring women to honor their amazing courage and power. To relish who they are, as they are. To understand how much they matter. To courageously create a life of their own choosing. To lead.

In speaking to groups and organizations I draw from my extensive experience in business and industry, and many years of working with leaders, executives, and employees. I tap into my rich background of listening to and consulting with women around the world. I dig deep into my wisdom and intuition about what individuals and groups need to be inspired and engaged.

I am an insightful, enthusiastic and knowledgeable speaker. My presentations spark lively discussions and thoughtful reflection. I enjoy the intimacy of small groups and the energy and excitement of large groups; I am equally skilled in presenting to both. My style is facilitative - audiences experience a stimulating blend of information, combined with meaningful opportunities for personal introspection and goal-setting.

My message is powerful and hopeful! As a result of my presentations audiences are inspired, empowered and informed. They view their lives in entirely new, positive ways, and gain insights and tools for strengthening their courage and leadership.

All presentations and sessions are custom-designed to meet the specific needs of each organization or group.

Rave Reviews

Just a few of the clients Megan has been a key speaker for include ATHENA International, International Women’s Peace Conference, Michigan State University, Business and Professional Women (BPW), and Zonta.

Some of the rave reviews she has received:

“Megan’s session titled “The Courage Code” at our international leadership conference challenged attendees to look at courage through a new lens and to consider the concept of “every day” courage. Her evaluations included comments such as, “Wonderful presentation!”, “Great session!!!” and “Enjoyed the interaction!” Megan was delightful to work with and her message resonates beautifully with our ATHENA Leadership Model. We will definitely look to her for future involvement with ATHENA International.”
Amy Billings, Development and Marketing Director
ATHENA International



“Your gathering with our working women’s organization was an encouragement to every person who attended. Since the workshop we’ve all been raving about how much we learned, the fun we had celebrating other women and ourselves, and how to find COURAGE in all the places we’ve learned to look for it in our everyday lives.”
Vicki Barnes, CMD
President, West Branch Area Business and Professional Women’s Club

“Thank you for speaking at our first Women’s Business Luncheon. It was a powerful and uplifting message and it was truly enjoyed. We definitely made a great choice to have you present for our first ever gathering of women business owners in our community. It sparked a huge interest in our organization and we now have our members asking when the next event will be. I encourage everyone to read your book and hear you speak!”
Doreen Lanc
Director of Membership Services, Cadillac Chamber of Commerce