Founder of The Leader Lab; DEI Consultant; Executive Coach & Author
Tracy Spears Biography
Tracy Spears is a catalyst for leaders who want to move from good to exceptional.
A dynamic keynote speaker, bestselling author, and founder of the Exceptional Leaders Lab, Spears has spent over 25 years helping organizations elevate leadership and team performance. Her books, "What Exceptional Leaders Know" and "The Exceptional Leaders Playbook," are celebrated guides for navigating change with practical, progressive strategies. Known for her energetic and interactive style, she has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal, and is praised for delivering real answers to complex leadership challenges with both candor and empathy.
With a background as a member of the U.S. National Softball Team and graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Spears embodies the discipline and teamwork she now imparts to others. She hosts the Shift Out Loud podcast, where she amplifies stories of transformation, and she leads workshops on unconscious bias, diversity, and inclusive leadership. Today, Spears equips leaders and teams worldwide to exceed their potential, build cultures of belonging, and lead with purpose in a world that demands more than just good leadership.
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Tracy Spears Speaking Topics
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Trailer Park University
Discover how your personal experiences can become powerful assets for leadership and growth.
In Trailer Park University, Tracy Spears invites audiences into a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of how life’s most unexpected lessons can shape extraordinary outcomes. Drawing from her upbringing in a Tulsa trailer park, Tracy shares how these formative experiences molded her understanding of leadership, perseverance, and inclusion. Her message resonates with anyone who has faced challenges, questioned their path, or sought inspiration to push forward. It’s a celebration of resilience and a call to action to see greatness within your story, no matter where you begin. Tracy’s speech offers practical tools, emotional connection, and a fresh perspective on what it means to lead with purpose and authenticity.
Why this keynote lands:
- Humble beginnings can fuel extraordinary leadership, resilience and inclusion.
- Transforms personal history into a powerful framework for leadership
- Highlights resilience as a universal skill for overcoming adversity
- Provides actionable tools to foster inclusion and value diverse voices
- Inspires audiences to embrace authenticity as a leadership asset
What if your most unlikely beginnings held the key to your greatest leadership strengths?
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31 Strategies to Level Up Your Leadership
A fast-paced crash course in modern leadership packed with 31 actionable strategies.
Leadership today looks nothing like it did a decade ago. The workplace has evolved, and so have the expectations of what it means to lead. In this fast-paced and highly engaging session, Tracy Spears delivers 31 actionable strategies designed to help leaders excel in today’s dynamic environment. From mastering communication to boosting productivity, refining delegation skills, and cultivating team performance, this session is a crash course in modern leadership.
Packed with real-world insights and practical tools, this speech challenges leaders to adapt, innovate, and inspire. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, these strategies will help you navigate the complexities of leadership with confidence and clarity. Expect a session that’s as energizing as it is transformative, equipping you to meet the demands of today’s workplace head-on.
Walk away with practical tools to enhance your leadership style and deliver measurable results.
Why this keynote lands:
- Delivers 31 actionable strategies leaders can use immediately.
- Equips audiences with tools to master modern communication and strengthen team performance.
- Helps leaders boost productivity and focus without burning out.
- Provides practical insights on delegation and empowerment to drive results.
- Bridges the gap between real-world challenges and effective leadership solutions.
Tracy Spears Videos
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Tracy Spears is the co-founder of The Exceptional Leaders Lab. She is the co-author of the best selling book, “What Exceptional Leaders Know.” As...
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Tracy Spears is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Athlete, Business Coaching, Business Leadership, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Female Leadership, Human Resources, Leadership, Podcast Host, Sports, Teamwork & Teambuilding, TED, Women -
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Tracy Spears is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Trailer Park University, 31 Strategies to Level Up Your Leadership, Temperaments and Teamwork and Additional Topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tracy Spears for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Tracy Spears generally travels from Tulsa, OK, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Minda Harts, Cynthia Marshall, Sheila C. Johnson, Kimberly Brown and Lisa M. Johnson, SHRM-SCP. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tracy Spears for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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