Why Event Planners Hire Amy
Amy Waninger delivers unforgettable keynotes and interactive training sessions that empower professionals to lead inclusively—wherever they are in the organization. With a rare blend of humor, candor, and depth, Amy translates big leadership concepts into real-world, practical action.
Whether you’re planning a high-impact keynote, skill-building workshop, or leadership series, Amy brings credibility, clarity, and connection to every engagement.
Signature Leadership Programs
🥇 Network Like a CHAMP
Five Critical Connections and the Perspectives You Can't Ignore
Is your professional network as diverse as the workforce and community around you? If not, you could be missing important opportunities for your career and your organization. This session will help you remove the artificial barriers that may be keeping you from your next mentor, star hire, or big customer.
🔮 Moving from Panic to Purpose
Surviving and Thriving During Unrelenting Change
This program offers leaders a practical roadmap for navigating uncertainty and helping their teams thrive—based on Amy’s upcoming book. We will explore change dynamics from both the head and the heart. Participants leave with tools they can apply immediately to lead through disruption with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
⛓️ Building Resilient Connections
Navigating the Workplace with Emotional Intelligence
Following disruption in the workplace, building strong connections with our colleagues can help us co-create a "new normal." But how do we (re-)establish these connections when tensions have been high? This program explores the importance of interpersonal skills in managing emotions, enhancing communication, and fostering strong relationships.
🧭 The Urgent Case for Inclusive Leadership
Why a Changing World Demands Evolution
This foundational keynote helps leaders understand the personal, professional, and business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion—without shame or blame. Amy shares her Essential Skills for Inclusive Leadership framework and equips participants to take meaningful action. Participants leave with a simple self-assessment they can use to keep essential skills on their radar.
🍽️ Serving Up Feedback, One BITE at a Time
Giving & Receiving Feedback Effectively
Many people shy away from giving constructive feedback because they fear conflict. And while many are quick to praise for a job well done, few do so in a meaningful way. In this session, you’ll learn a simple and effective four-step method for giving feedback. We’ll practice strategies for accepting both compliments and criticisms gracefully.
🏋🏽 Play to Your Strengths
The Secret to Individual & Team Productivity
No matter where you are in your career, you have the power to be a superstar. The key to your success lies in doing what you do best. For many of us, though, we take our gifts for granted and struggle to see what makes us uniquely talented. This session will help you recognize and celebrate how you (and others) can truly thrive!
Customization & Delivery Options
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