Inspiring Keynotes that Spark Lasting Change

Liberation-focused leadership isn’t abstract. It’s practical, human, and transformative. My keynotes engage, inspire, and equip audiences to create thriving workplaces.

My Speaking Style

I don’t believe in one-way lectures.

My keynotes are interactive experiences designed to spark reflection and connection. I invite participants to think deeply, talk with one another, and leave with practical steps they can apply immediately.

Audiences describe my style as approachable, engaging, and grounded in both compassion and candor. I bring scholarship, lived leadership experience, and coaching expertise together in ways that resonate across higher education and social impact sectors.

Topics I Speak About

Each keynote is tailored to the needs of your audience, but common themes include:

Leading with Integrity
How leaders can stay true to their values in complex institutional settings.

Creating Cultures of Compassionate Accountability
Moving beyond surface-level programs to foster workplaces where people thrive.

Liberation as Leadership Strategy
How liberation-focused leadership fuels retention, innovation, and long-term success.

From Burnout to Balance
Helping leaders and teams recover from toxic or unsustainable environments.

Lessons from Leading Toward Liberation
Insights and reflection prompts from my book, applied to your context.

Why Organizations Invite Me

Event hosts and organizations invite me to speak because I:

  • Make complex ideas accessible and relatable

  • Balance directness with approachability

  • Engage audiences through interactive reflection

  • Connect liberation principles to measurable outcomes

  • Inspire action while offering practical next steps

What Audiences Are Saying

  • “Annmarie didn’t just speak at our event — she engaged with our leaders in a way that made the experience unforgettable.”

  • “Her keynote was the highlight of our conference. Our team left with a renewed sense of purpose and clear actions to take.”

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