Female Speakers

Erin Marcus is a dynamic force in the world of business coaching and speaking, dedicated to helping service professionals and entrepreneurs take control of their businesses and achieve remarkable success. With a no-nonsense approach, Erin equips her clients with the tools and strategies they need to save time, increase profitability, and ultimately take charge of […]

Susan Harness is the author of Bitterroot: A Salish Memoir of Transracial Adoption and High Plains Book Award winner in the categories of Indigenous Writer and Creative Nonfiction. A member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, her interest in transracial adoption in general, and American Indian transracial adoption specifically, extends well beyond the academic.  She has […]

Penny Zenker is The Focusologist, CSP, international motivational speaker, business strategy coach, and best-selling author. Penny founded, developed, and sold her first multi-million dollar business while living in Zurich, Switzerland. Her clients tell her, her gift is cutting through the clutter and helping them focus on the most important and relevant areas to sustainably grow […]

Penny Mallory is one of the UK’s top female motivational speakers, drawing her experience from her years in Motorsport as a Rally Driver, and as a Performance Coach within various sectors. Penny is living proof that building Resilience and Mental Toughness are vital if you are to thrive in this world. Penny has worked inside […]

Melinda Briana Epler has over 25 years of experience developing business innovation and inclusion strategies for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and global NGOs. As CEO of Change Catalyst, Melinda currently works with the tech industry to solve diversity and inclusion together. Using her background in storytelling and large-scale culture change, She is a strategic advisor for […]

Hayley Barnard is the Managing Director and Diversity Strategist at MIX Diversity Developers, helping organisations become more innovative and profitable through developing both a more diverse workforce and diverse customer base. MIX’s clients include BAE Systems, Deutsche Telekom/T-Mobile, Diageo and the Care Quality Commission to name a few and were delighted to have been nominated by one of […]

Dr. Lyla June Johnston (aka Lyla June) is an Indigenous musician, scholar, and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. Her messages focus on Indigenous rights, supporting youth, traditional land stewardship practices and healing intergenerational and intercultural trauma. Her multi-genre presentation style has engaged audiences across the globe towards personal, collective and […]

While Brenda Viola trademarked phrase is: “Aha! moments. Guaranteed™, there’s another unwritten guarantee that comes with working with me: a close encounter with joy and its infectious, energizing spirit of fun. (Doesn’t sound like work too much, does it?) Lifting others to achieve new heights brings me joy. Brenda Viola’s career as an award-winning Public […]

Dr. Tana M Session is an award-winning Consultant, International Speaker, Executive-level Performance Coach, Best-selling Author, recognized Inclusion, Diversity & Multigenerational Thought Leader and Media Contributor. Dr. Session was recently recognized as a “Top Company Culture Consultant” by Fond.co, “Top Employer Branding Expert” by Eightfold.ai, and a Huffington Post “Top Female Expert to Follow.” Tana is […]

Shola Kaye MSc FRSA DTM​ is a communication specialist, award-winning international speaker and author of two books. She speaks on Empathy in the workplace, Inclusion, Leadership and Communication. She spent the first part of her career in IT consultancy in the U.S.A., consulting at household name investment banks, and in the U.K for global clients […]

Brenda Neckvatal helps the strongest leaders deal with the messiest people—because leadership gets real when emotions get loud, trust gets shaky, and egos start swinging. She’s a three-time bestselling author, an award-winning Human Results expert, and a serial entrepreneur featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc., and US News & World Report. After 18 years […]

Maddy Dychtwald is a prominent name in the field of futurism and aging demographics. As a respected author, speaker, and visionary thinker, she has dedicated her career to exploring the profound impact of demographic shifts on our society and economy. With her insightful analysis and ability to predict societal trends, Maddy Dychtwald has earned her […]

Lisa B Marshall helps leaders create and deliver stronger messages, manage conflict, and transform teams. In a nutshell, our training gets results. Working together with organizations and individuals is what I love most (and is what pays the bills). I love creating significant transformations – personal, professional and financial – through developing and enhancing communication. […]

Carey Portell is more than a professional speaker; she is a beacon of resilience and inspiration. Circumstance thrust her into the role of a speaker, but it’s her remarkable journey that truly defines her. Surviving a harrowing encounter with a drunk driver, Carey’s life took an unexpected turn, leaving her with disabling injuries. However, instead […]

Carina Bruwer is one of Africa’s most decorated female open water marathon swimmers, an internationally renowned musician, a successful entrepreneur and a mother of three. Known for boldly going where most do not – in the ocean, as well as in business and life – Carina inspires and motivates audiences through her incredible stories of […]