Anne Bonney Speaking Topics

• PUNCH IT MARGARET!®: Dancing Through Discomfort, Change and The Messy Middle

  Change can be intimidating. Whether it’s a bold new idea, organizational transformation, evolving industries, rapidly modernizing technology (A.I. anyone?), or personal transitions, the uncertainty of change can leave us freaking out and paralyzed. But here’s the truth: change ain’t going away. Shoot, it’s the only thing we can count on in today’s lightning-fast world. The question is, how do you find the courage to face it head-on and get through it with maybe an ounce of grace?

  In this dynamic and energizing keynote, Change Leadership Authority Anne Bonney will empower you to step boldly into the unknown. Drawing from her acclaimed book, GET OVER IT! and her personal experiences and accomplishments, Anne delivers practical tools, high-energy insights, and a whole lot of fire to help build the confidence and resilience to navigate change like a pro. This isn’t just a keynote; it’s a rallying cry to embrace the challenges of transition with courage and resilience.

  Key Takeaways:

  • Cultivate the confidence to tackle change with courage and resilience.
  • Overcome fear of the unknown by shifting your mindset and taking purposeful action.
  • Transform change into an opportunity for growth, unity, and renewed energy, boosting productivity and morale.

• Close the Window: The Self-Awareness Advantage Emotional Intelligence for a more engaged and accountable workplace

  Working with humans can be messy. (I don't need to tell you that!) People misread emails or comments, take things the wrong way, and suddenly, your team’s energy is being spent on decoding tone instead of solving problems. That’s where Emotional Intelligence (EQ) swoops in like the workplace superhero it is—and the best part? Anyone can learn it at any stage of their life or career.

  In this high-energy, laugh-and-learn keynote, Anne Bonney takes your audience on a deep dive into the heart of EQ—starting with the power of self-awareness and self- accountability. With her signature humor, relatable stories (including a failed attempt to turn a pair of jeans into a flotation device), and interactive moments that get people thinking, Anne shows how tuning in to your own emotions can transform how you build influence, communicate, and tackle challenges.

  Your audience will leave fired up to:

  • Explore their reactions
  • Take ownership of their impact
  • Use their EQ to show up like the collaborating, innovating rockstars they were meant to be
  • All while decreasing overwhelm and increasing resilience!

• GET OVER IT! Ignite Your Shift: Change Management & Resilient Workforce Topics for Leadership or Front Line Employees

  Change is hard. Factor it all in: new ideas, organizational change, industry evolution, technology modernization, and even personal changes. With all that, business (and life) can get overwhelming, especially when you’re managing people. The problem is, change ain’t going away. The only constant in business IS change, especially in today's fast-paced business environment. Having the tools to lead people through change and adapt to the challenges that transitions bring will improve your effectiveness as a leader and as an organization.

  In this engaging (and fun!) presentation, Anne Bonney, Change Management authority and author, will spark your courage with the ground-breaking concepts from her red-hot book by the same name, "GET OVER IT!" You’ll have to turn up the AC for this high-energy, “bring the heat” keynote. Your participants will leave armed with strategies to extinguish the burning inferno that transition has caused on your teams.

  KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Immediately impact your culture to one of acceptance and engagement, increasing productivity
  • Alleviate the burden of stress that change has caused on your teams and in the organization
  • Leaders who know how to turn change into a unifying factor of pride and accomplishment, where productivity and motivation will skyrocket.

• Ignite Your Leadership: EQ-Fueled Leadership People Want to Follow

  1-3 hour Interactive Keynote or Workshop

  Leading in today’s workplace isn’t easy—different generations, diverse perspectives, and constant change can make it feel like you’re managing a whirlwind. The key to success? Becoming the kind of leader people want to follow. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the foundation for effective leadership, and the good news is, these skills can be developed at any stage of your career.

  In this high-energy and interactive presentation, Change Management Authority and Leadership Expert Anne Bonney ignites your leadership fire with practical strategies to improve your EQ, enhance communication, and strengthen connection with your team. You’ll learn how to regulate your reactions in challenging situations, delegate effectively, and inspire motivation and collaboration. Packed with immediately applicable tactics, this session will help you reduce turnover, increase engagement, and create a culture where productivity, positivity, and bottom-line results thrive. Get ready to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact!

  Key Takeaways:

  • Connection skills that immediately impact your culture with greater engagement, collaboration and motivation, resulting in increased productivity
  • Reduce “water cooler” talk that negatively influences attitudes within the workplace
  • Improve individual performance and reduce unwanted behaviors

• Workshops/Breakouts that Complement Keynotes

  • Conquering those Challenging Conversations

  Tough conversations are uncomfortable, but avoiding them damages trust, stalls collaboration, and leaves problems unresolved. In this fast-paced and engaging workshop, Anne will equip you with the tools to confidently tackle challenging dialogues and keep them productive and constructive, even when they heat up. You’ll leave with actionable skills to foster trust, accountability, and a culture of open communication in your organization.

  • Grit Happens: Thriving Through Life’s Curveballs

  What are the characteristics of a mentally tough person, and how do you get them? In this fun, interactive session, Anne will outline how to build confidence in your resilience through practical strategies, empowering you to hold it together when reality strikes! Walk away with knowledge of mental toughness and actionable tactics to strengthen resilience and reduce overwhelm so you can achieve success in life and work.

  • Ignite Your Emotional Intelligence: What Separates Good Performers from Great Leaders

  Emotional intelligence isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the secret sauce behind better leadership, stronger teams, and fewer “I wish that interaction had gone better!” moments. In this engaging, interactive workshop, EQ expert Anne Bonney breaks down the four core elements of emotional intelligence and shows participants how to improve them so they can have more effective relationships, communication, and results as soon as they walk out of the room.

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