Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon

Award-Winning Corporate Anthropologist & Blue Ocean Strategist

New York, NY, USA
Live Event: $5,000 - $10,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info
Author, Business, Business Authors, Change Management, Culture, Marketing, Personal Growth, Sales
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Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon Biography

Dr. Andi Simon is a trailblazer in the field of corporate anthropology, celebrated for her ability to help organizations think, see, and act in new ways. As the founder and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC), Dr. Simon has spent over 20 years using anthropology’s tools and insights to transform how businesses understand their cultures, navigate change, and unlock innovation. Through her work, she has guided clients across industries—including healthcare, manufacturing, higher education, and senior living—helping them embrace culture change and design strategies for sustainable success. Her ethnographic research reflects a deep commitment to enhancing the human experience. Recently, she has focused on improving the quality of life for older adults through her work with senior living communities. Dr. Simon's expertise extends to leading leadership academies and staff development programs, as well as offering executive coaching as a certified John Mattone coach.

As a global authority on Change Matters and Blue Ocean Strategy®, Dr. Simon has delivered over 500 workshops, speeches, and client engagements, empowering organizations to discover unmet opportunities and redefine their markets. Her thought leadership has been featured in Inc., Business Week, Modern Healthcare, and on Good Morning America. She has also contributed as a blogger for Forbes, Huffington Post, and Fierce Healthcare.

Dr. Simon is a three-time award-winning author. Her first book, "On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights," earned an Axiom Bronze Award for Best Business Book in 2017. Her second, "Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business," became an Amazon bestseller and was recognized with Axiom’s 2022 Bronze Best Business Book award for its empowering exploration of women defying conventional norms in business. In 2023, she co-authored "Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success," alongside Edie Fraser and Robyn Spizman. This inspiring book brings together the wisdom of 102 trailblazing women to celebrate and elevate female leaders.

Dr. Simon is also the host of the award-winning podcast, "On the Brink with Andi Simon," ranked in the top 5% globally and among the top 20 podcasts for futurists. Through her podcast, she connects with leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore trends and ideas shaping the future of business and society.

Her academic background includes serving as a visiting professor at Washington University in St. Louis, where she taught entrepreneurship and co-created the Simon Initiative for Entrepreneurship with her husband Andy, her partner in life and business for 55+ years. Together, they’ve traveled to over 37 countries, built a thriving consulting practice, and shared a passion for lifelong learning and exploration.

Dr. Simon’s personal journey is as inspiring as her professional one. A mother of two accomplished daughters, she seamlessly balanced her academic and corporate careers while raising her family. An avid traveler and former fox hunter, she now enjoys the challenges of mastering golf and cherishes time spent sharing her story and wisdom to empower women worldwide.

For organizations seeking transformation, Dr. Simon’s mission is clear: to help businesses come "off the brink" and learn to soar.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/31/2025.

Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon Speaking Topics

  • Rethinking Retirement for Executives: Who Are You Without the Title?

    Retirement can feel disorienting for high-achieving leaders whose identity has been deeply tied to work. This keynote reframes retirement as a strategic life transition rather than a withdrawal. Dr. Andi Simon uses an anthropological lens to help executives understand how identity is constructed—and how to design a fulfilling next chapter before stepping away.

    Audience: Executives, partners, C-suite leaders

    Key Outcomes:

    • Understand why retirement often triggers unexpected identity loss
    • Build clarity around who you are beyond your role
    • Prepare emotionally and structurally for a purposeful next stage
    • Leave well—and transition into a chapter defined by meaning, contribution, and vitality

    Perfect for executive retreats, succession-planning programs, and senior leadership gatherings.

  • Returned but Restless: Finding Purpose After You "Unretire"

    Many retirees return to work, consulting, or board service—yet still feel restless. This keynote uncovers why activity doesn’t equal fulfillment and helps individuals define what purpose means now. Dr. Simon guides audiences in reconnecting with their values, passions, and strengths to build a meaningful encore chapter.

    Audience: Retirees, encore professionals, alumni communities

    Key Outcomes:

    • Understand why staying busy can still feel empty
    • Identify the work, roles, and contributions that matter most today
    • Break away from outdated cultural myths about retirement
    • Create an intentional, energizing encore phase

    Ideal for alumni groups, encore programs, and community learning series.

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Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon Videos

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Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success
Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success
Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business
Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business
On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights
On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights

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Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Rethinking Retirement for Executives: Who Are You Without the Title?, Returned but Restless: Finding Purpose After You "Unretire", Women, Work, and What Comes Next: Designing a Powerful Transition Into Retirement and The Founder’s Exit: Designing Purpose After Selling Your Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon for your event is available upon request. Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Donna Fenn, Libby Gill, Dr. Jackie Freiberg, Lisa Ford and Jim Cathcart. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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