Michelle Yozzo Drake
The first time I experienced the power of Michelle's speaking and wisdom was when I heard her share a personal tragedy and triumph to a group in LA. She was articulate, warm, and open and her story brought me to tears while at the same time, filling me with hope. I did not know at the time that we would go on to become great friends and professional colleagues. We've sat under the stars in the middle of the Colorado Rockies and networked with the best of them at national events. Michelle is the real deal!
Exceptional Woman: Michelle Yozzo Drake
The Cove Group Inc
Visit her on the web at: MichelleYDrake.com
Email: michelle@michelleydrake.com
Phone: 860.535.9123
Michelle Yozzo Drake has over twenty years of experience in the field of strategic communication as an internationally known executive coach, author, radio personality, professional speaker and CEO of The Cove Group, Inc.
Drake has been a keynote speaker and trainer at Fortune 100 companies including Pfizer and Siemens, General Electric, and Sun Life Financial and is a frequent guest on both radio and TV.
Highlights
"Our products and services support women small business owners and women professionals as they develop themselves to advance in their career. By improving communications skills women can position themselves for greater profitability or promotions. The ability to speak to groups of people is a skill that can be learned and is a common trait among leaders."![]()
- From the Kitchen to the Corner Office: Mom’s Wisdom on Leadership
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Free newsletter—Lipstick Leadership Newsletter
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Video—Fearless Public Speaking
- Michelle's Library - free resource library of Michelle's articles
Watch Corrie's Video Testimonial of Michelle Drake's Coaching - an informal conversation from Dunton, Colorado
Recommended Reading and Resources
- A Drop of Life by K Shalini, Video
- 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class, Steve Seibold, Book
A Favorite Quote
“If we do not listen to the spirit within us…self doubt and cynicism will eclipse confidence and hope.”

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