Meet Michelle

Why is it that so many of us put limitations on the life we want through the conversations we have with ourselves in our head?  Imagine if we intentionally paused to share our innermost thoughts and really listened to each other? 

Entrepreneur and mind health advocate, Michelle Walters is passionate about how mindful conversations have the power to transform lives.

Growing up in Liverpool, Michelle was the first in her family to go to university.  At 23 she qualified as a lawyer with a leading UK firm practising for 10 years as a defendant litigator. 

Over a 6 month period in 2002, Michelle’s dad died of a brain haemorrhage, her daughter Hannah was born and her mum developed bowel cancer.  Michelle hit a wall and after just a short break with an anxiety diagnosis she left her legal career behind when put under immense pressure to return to work. 

The simple yet powerful question of “are you ok?” from her doctor and the lack of any meaningful conversation with her employer had a huge impact on her life.

Michelle went on to build a design agency and business consultancy adding 18 years’ experience in strategy to her legal skills. Combining her unique skill set she became a top collaborator, connector, project manager, business turnaround specialist and mentor to CEO’s and young entrepreneurs.

Contributing to the economic regeneration of Liverpool City Region Michelle established long standing, senior business relationships. High-profile clients included KPMG, Alder Hey Children’s hospital, Bilfinger Berger, FCC Construction, Macquarie Capital Bank, John Laing, Kier and Interserve.

In 2017, Michelle was hired by the UK’s largest media company, Reach Plc and led the turnaround and transformation of the Liverpool City Region Business Post. 

Michelle is an award-winning networker, member of the prestigious Northwest Business Insider “42 under 42” entrepreneurs alumni, a Northern Power Women judge and popular guest panellist on BBC Radio Merseyside. 

Success has also had its price. Michelle had never fully dealt with her anxiety. She also experienced miscarriage, infertility, divorce, debt and for seven years ran her business as a single mum. 

Michelle remarried in 2019 and 2020 allowed the opportunity for an extensive time of  reflection. 

As a result “Talk on to Walk on” was born…

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Testimonials

Ajay Gupta

Ajay Gupta

Michelle and Patrick are kind-hearted souls and it is their mission and passion is to help others. I’ve had the privilege of working with Michelle and I really see the love she has to help people grow and get outside their comfort zones. Her podcast will inspire so many to step up and take massive action. Michelle and Patrick have had decades of experience in helping businesses thrive. Their knowledge and expertise is far beyond most. I am so excited for them continuing this journey of guiding people to create a life on their terms.
Lisa Blankstone

Lisa Blankstone

Fiercely loyal, honest and determined Michelle and Patrick have succeeded both professionally and personally by always focusing on the positive, seeking solutions and adapting. A successful lawyer to a successful entrepreneur Michelle above all has integrity and a huge heart. Patrick’s incredible life experiences and insights never cease to amaze me. At the same time he is genuinely modest despite his many accomplishments.
Harriet McLoughlin

Harriet McLoughlin

I first met Michelle when I was 16 and at the start of my career in the beauty business. 11 years later Michelle not only continues to support my small business but is always on hand to provide invaluable advice, knowledge and guidance. Over those years regardless of what was going on in life she always maintained her warm, positive energy. She is a great role model to me and I’m truly grateful for her consistent support and friendship.
Alastair Machray

Alastair Machray

I suggest you give her podcast a listen. Michelle is clever, charming and has an aura of positivity that can move mountains. And she makes me smile.
Jennifer John

Jennifer John

Michelle is a special open hearted, generous of spirit, funny, hugely successful, ambitious and altruistic woman who leaves you with a sense of surety and kindness that is so needed in the world right now. She is somebody who cares deeply about people and making a positive difference to communities and individuals in Liverpool and far beyond. Together with her husband Patrick, they are a safe pair of hands; a couple with honourable intentions and a courageous shining example of what can be achieved with the right vision and focus. They are also wonderful for a good old fashioned belly laugh too which is essential in my book.