Michele Lau

Executive VP & Chief Legal Officer, Mckesson

Search every verified Michele Lau interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a 2022 interview, Michele Lau discussed her experience with focal dystonia, a condition she said she initially hid by telling others she had hurt her back. She described feeling "hopeless, alone and devastated" and stated that her recovery involved faith and surrendering ego. Lau also criticized aspects of classical music education, asserting that some teachers in prestigious institutions focus on status and use students to raise their own profile. Lau commented on the impact of social media, stating that metrics like likes and followers can become a "slippery slope" and that algorithms do not consider artistic factors. She said she deleted Facebook due to its weight and plans to revive Instagram and YouTube with content aimed at sharing knowledge. Lau advised those starting on social media to begin with fun and no expectations, and emphasized the importance of having an exit strategy, such as stepping back from playing for a few days without anxiety.