Speaking Engagements and Presentations
Lambert, S. Trepal, H., Jones, C., Smith, S., Daniels, J., Reiner, S., Kerulis, M., Sailey, S. Butler, K., Chan,
C. (July, 11, 2018). Pathways to leadership: State, regional, division, and national perspectives. Institute for Leadership Development, American Counseling Association. Alexandria, VA.
Kerulis, M. (July 10, 2018). When life throws you curveballs: Managing setbacks in life. Redefining Your
Superwoman Podcast, Los Angeles, CA.
Kerulis, M. & Perry, M. (June 8, 2018). Mental health for creatives. Soho House Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis. M. (May 17, 2018). Five ways to develop and maintain confidence with Dr. Michele Kerulis.
Fearless Ambition with Mary Shores. Live Webinar, Champaign, IL.
Kerulis, M. (May 6, 2018). Analysis of Buddy: The Buddy Holly story: Celebrities’’ personal lives, public
lives, and the trend of premature death. American Blues Theater Town Hall Presentation. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (April 2, 2018). Getting into the Creative Zone. Saavy Women in Marketing (SWIM) Salon,
Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (March 4, 2018). Six Corners: Violence, Law Enforcement, and Justice in Chicago.
American Blues Theater Town Hall Presentation. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (February 15, 2018). Life, Law, & Leisure: Navigating Lawyer Wellness. Kirkland & Ellis
Corporate Lab University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (January 19, 2018). On Wellness. Seyfarth Shaw, National Partners Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (November 4, 2017). On Mental Health. American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section,
Washington, D.C.
Kerulis, M (March 19, 2017). AMCD Town Hall, American Counseling Association, San Francisco, CA.
Kerulis, M. (Nov. 21, 2017). Staying healthy as a faculty member. The Faculty Meeting podcast. Kent, OH.
Kerulis, M. (February 7, 2017). From consultant to patient: The power of walking the walk. Using sport
psychology skills for medical patients. Big Sky Sport Psychology Retreat, Big Sky, MT.
Kerulis M. & Khor, A. (November 2, 2016). Sport psychology. Loyola University, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis. M. (Oct. 15, 2016). Roundtable discussion: Social Media for Associations. Presented at American
Counseling Association Midwest Region Leadership Institute, Minneapolis, MN
Kress, V., Kerulis. M., Marter, J., Heinig, R., Kaelber, K., Tipton, D., Burkholder, K., & Beikmann, V.
(Oct. 15, 2016). Inspiration in Five – Successful branch initiatives. Presented at American Counseling Association Midwest Region Leadership Institute, Minneapolis, MN.
Kress, V. & Kerulis, M. (Oct. 14, 2016). Growing association leaders. Presented at American Counseling
Association Midwest Region Leadership Institute, Minneapolis, MN.
Kerulis, M. (September 18, 2016). Identity: The differences between what we feel and what people see.
American Blues Theater Town Hall Presentation. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (May 22, 2016). Search for the American Dream. American Blues Theater Town Hall
Presentation. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (April 6, 2016). Sport psychology, wellness, and the successful athlete. Chicago Triatlete Club.
Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (March 19, 2016). Sport psychology and the successful athlete. Genesis Lecture, University of
Rochester Department of Athletics. Rochester, NY.
Kerulis, M. (Jan. 9, 2016). Essential Emotions. doTERRA Chicago Business Training, Bloomingdale, IL.
Kerulis, M. (Nov. 14, 2015). Pain in Sports panelist. (additional panelists
included Balague, G., & Fishbein, J.). Presented at Ascend, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. & Weibel, B. (Oct. 20, 2015). Marketing communication and media interviews (pre-
conference workshop). Presentation at Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Kerulis, M. (May 19, 2015). The psychology of confidence and observation. Female Founders Pitch
Bootcamp, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (May 3, 2015). Psychology of musicians. American Blues Theater Town Hall
Presentation. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M., Offner, K., Zallis, L., Elston, M., Tapak, A., & Sismour, P. (April 25, 2015). Inner-City
Education (ICE) program mentor training. Presented to Inner-City Education, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (April 22, 2015). Sport psychology: Training, practice, & collaboration. Psychiatry Grand
Rounds, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL.
Kerulis, M. (March 20, 2015). DSM 5 cultural formations: Paranormal issues in counseling.
Presented at Illinois Counseling Association 5th Annual Southern Conference, Collinsville, IL.
Kerulis, M. (March 2, 2015). A team based approach to counseling athletes. Chicago Counseling
Association, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. & Marter, J. (February 22, 2015). Keynote: Succeed as a counselor. North Dakota
Counseling Association, Bismarck, ND.
Kerulis, M. (February 21, 2015). Counseling athletes. North Dakota Counseling
Association, Bismarck, ND.
Kerulis, M. (February 20, 2015). Balancing the dimensions of wellness. North Dakota Counseling
Association, Bismarck, ND.
Kerulis, M. (January 31, 2015). Balancing the dimensions of wellness: Women and wellness. Presented at
In Her Shoes Foundation Women’s Retreat. Lake Geneva, WI.
Kerulis, M., M. Mims. & J. Marotzke, (September 21, 2014). The role of the President. Presented at ACA
Midwest Region Leadership Training, Evanston, IL.
Kerulis, M. (September 21, 2014). Archives: Preserving the history of your association. Presented at ACA
Midwest Region Leadership Training, Evanston, IL.
Kerulis, M. (August 17, 2014). Hank Williams: Celebrities and substance abuse. Presented at
American Blues Theater Town Hall Presentation. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (July 26, 2014). Inspiration – In Five. Illinois Counseling Association Leadership
Development Academy. Presented at the 2014 American Counseling Association Institute for Leadership Training, Alexandria, VA.
Kerulis, M. (June 21, 2014). NEIU Counseling Graduation Celebration Keynote. Presented at Northeastern
Illinois University, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (June 15, 2014). PTSD & the Military. American Blues Theater Town Hall
Presentation. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M., Sport psych 101. (June 12, 2014). Presented at Acceleration Sports Performance. IAE Sport
Psych, Naperville, IL.
Kerulis, M. (June 2, 2014). Careers in sport psychology. Presented at Adler School of Professional
Psychology, Chicago, IL.
Paszkiewicz, W., Osten-Garner, K., Jimenez, M., & Kerulis, M. (May 15, 2014). Celebrating women’s
empowerment panel. Presented at Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (May 13, 2014). Return to sport: Exercising the power of your mind. Presented at
React Physical Therapy. IAE Sport Psych, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (March 16, 2014). American myth. Why people lie. American Blues Theater
Town Hall Presentation. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (January 20, 2014). Women and wellness: Balancing the dimensions of wellness. In Her
Shoes Foundation, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (December 2, 2013) Balancing the dimensions of wellness. Chicago Counseling Association,
Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. & Pakenham, S. (October 28, 2013). Careers in sport psychology. Presented at Evanston High
School, Career Corner Day, Evanston, IL.
Kerulis, M. (September 15, 2013). Hank Williams: Celebrities and substance abuse. American Blues
Theater Town Hall Presentation. Chicago, IL
Kerulis, M. (July 13, 2013). Leadership wellness in 2013. Presented at the Illinois Counseling Association
Governing Council Meeting. Naperville, IL.
Kerulis, M. (February 4, 2013). Sport & health psychology program. Presented at Adler School of
Professional Psychology, Online Open House. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (December 8, 2012). Vision of sport psychology in the Midwest. Presented at University of
Illinois, Chicago, Chicago Area Sport Psychology Network Annual Symposium, Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (November 13, 2012). Teamwork and the four agreements. Presented at University of Chicago,
Women’s Athletic Association. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. & Carter, L. (September 23, 2012). Memories & myths in sport psychology. American Blues
Theater Town Hall Presentation. Chicago, IL
Kerulis, M. (June 13, 2012). Mental toughness training for the Chicago Marathon. Presented at The
Chicago Lighthouse. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M., & Coumbe-Lilley, J. (December 2011). Using sport psychology with injured workers.
Presented at ATI Physical Therapy. Bowlingbrook, IL.
Kerulis, M. (December, 2011) Counselor wellness in 2012 (December, 2011). Presented at Chicago
Counseling Association. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M., Henning, J., Priola Surowiec, V., & Bard, C. (November, 2011). Females in leadership
positions in academia: A panel discussion. Presented at Adler School of Professional Psychology’s Feminism and Equality Alliance. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (November, 2011). Long-term goal setting. Presented at ICA’s Leadership Development
Academy. Skokie, IL.
Thon, K. & Kerulis, M. (February, 2011). The price of burnout: The impact of the economy on counselors’
effectiveness. Presented at the Illinois Mental Health Counselor Association Annual Conference, Oak Brook. IL.
Kerulis, M. & Kretschy, R. (May, 2010). Healthy goals, healthy nutrition. Presented at Chicago Bulls
Charter School. Chicago, IL.
Kerulis, M. (March 2010). Mental toughness training: Using sport psychology techniques in MMA.
Presented at GFight Summit 2010. Evensville, Indiana.
Wickman, S. & Kerulis, M. (February 2009). “It Depends.” School counseling ethics. Presented at Kane
County Institute Day. Algonquin, Illinois.
Kerulis, M. (2009 February). Counseling athletes. Presented at Illinois Mental Health Counseling
Association Spring Conference. Lisle, Illinois.