Tonya Jackman Hampton

Tonya Jackman Hampton Speaking Topics

• The Myth of the Fearless Leader: Exposing a Path Beyond Fight, Flight & Freeze

  The "fearless leader" is not only unrealistic—it's counterproductive. Fear is an inherent part of leadership and decision-making, but it doesn't have to derail progress. In this transformative keynote, Dr. Jackman Hampton unpacks the myth of the fearless leader and exposes a new path forward—one where leaders and their teams can move beyond the instinctual responses of fight, flight, or freeze.

  Drawing from her research, emotional intelligence and behavioral psychology, this session explores how fear affects leadership decisions, team dynamics, and organizational culture. Leaders will discover how to recognize fear-based behaviors in themselves and their teams, and, more importantly, how to develop strategies to move through fear with clarity, courage, and composure.

  Through practical tools and real-world examples, participants will learn how to:

  • Navigate uncertainty with confidence and lead their teams through times of change without falling into reactive patterns.
  • Foster psychological safety within teams, encouraging vulnerability and open communication while building trust and collaboration.
  • Drive organizational change by addressing fear at all levels and creating an environment that embraces growth, innovation, and resilience.

  By understanding the root causes of fear and learning to manage it, leaders can cultivate a more adaptive, high-performing culture, enabling both personal and organizational transformation. This session will empower leaders and organizations to move beyond fear-driven reactions, create lasting change, and lead with authenticity and resilience.

• Leadership & Risk Taking

  Excellent leadership requires more than just vision and strategy—it demands the courage to take calculated risks. In this dynamic keynote, Dr. Jackman Hampton explores the critical relationship between leadership and risk, providing actionable insights into how great leaders leverage risk-taking to drive innovation, growth, and organizational success.

  Risk is often seen as a barrier, something to avoid or minimize. But for leaders who aim to create lasting change, risk is an essential tool for growth and transformation. Dr. Jackman Hampton will guide leaders through the process of identifying, assessing, and managing risks, emphasizing how to turn uncertainty into opportunity. From making bold decisions to leading teams through ambiguity, this session explores how to embrace risk with confidence and clarity.

  Participants will learn how to:

  • Assess risk strategically, making informed decisions that align with organizational goals and values.
  • Foster a culture of healthy accountability, where teams feel empowered to innovate and challenge the status quo.
  • Lead with resilience in the face of failure, using setbacks as learning experiences to drive future success.

  With real-world examples and proven strategies, this keynote will equip leaders with the mindset and tools to take bold, purposeful risks that push their organizations forward. Leaders will leave inspired and empowered to take the risks necessary for transformational growth, driving their teams and organizations to new heights of success.

Creating Leadership Sustainability: Balancing Emotional Boundaries & Self-Compassion for Long-Term Success

In today's fast-paced, high-stakes business environment, sustainable leadership is more than just strategic vision—it's about cultivating resilience, emotional intelligence, and well-being. In this impactful keynote, Dr. Jackman Hampton shows executive leaders how to build sustainable leadership by balancing emotional boundaries with self-compassion. Leaders today face constant pressure, but without setting clear boundaries and practicing self-compassion, they risk burnout and diminished effectiveness. This session provides practical strategies for protecting your emotional energy, improving decision-making, and fostering a culture of resilience. Learn how to recover from setbacks, model vulnerability, and sustain high performance for long-term success. Participants will leave equipped with actionable tools to thrive personally and professionally, while empowering their teams to do the same.

This session provides actionable insights on how setting healthy emotional boundaries can enhance focus, improve relationships, and foster a culture of trust and respect. Additionally, Dr. Jackman Hampton emphasizes how self-compassion—rather than self-criticism—empowers leaders to recover from setbacks, model vulnerability, and sustain high-level performance over time.

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to build a resilient leadership mindset, protect their energy, and create a culture where they—and their teams—can thrive for the long term.