Connection-Driven Culture & Business Expert
Cassandra Thompson Biography
Cassandra Thompson is a globally recognized keynote speaker and trainer helping teams and leaders turn connection into their competitive advantage.
Before stepping on stages across the country, Thompson cast contestants for "Wheel of Fortune," recruited top talent at Riot Games, and coached thousands of ambitious professionals to communicate with more confidence. Today, Thompson speaks at conferences, leadership retreats, and company trainings on Connection-Driven Communication — the relationship-first approach that drives sales, loyalty, and belonging at work.
Thompson's blend of strategy, dry humor, and real-world insight has resonated with over 13 million viewers on YouTube and earned her the title of Top Career Creator by The Muse. Thompson has been featured by CNBC, ABC7, and top-performing business and career podcasts.
Whether Thompson is helping a sales team follow up without feeling weird, teaching employees how to connect beyond the small talk, or showing executives how to build cultures that actually retain people — Thompson delivers talks that are practical, powerful, and just the right amount of entertaining.
Because at the end of the day? Relationships aren’t a soft skill. They’re how business gets done.
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Cassandra Thompson Speaking Topics
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THIS Is Why You Hate Networking (and How to Fix It)
Why does something so important feel so… awful?
If the word “networking” makes your skin crawl, you’re not alone. For many professionals, it feels sleazy, fake, or just plain awkward. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, looking for sales leads, or hoping to build your professional reputation, you've probably been told to “give value first” or “just put yourself out there.” But that advice often leaves you feeling like you're performing instead of connecting.
In this refreshing and relatable keynote, Cassandra Thompson flips the networking script. Through real-life stories (including a hilariously cringey lunch that taught her everything not to do), Cassandra shows why the old give-or-take approach is flawed—and reveals the simple mindset shift that makes networking feel natural and even enjoyable.
Audiences walk away with a five-step plan to build meaningful relationships, whether for client engagement, employee engagement, or simply learning to build a professional network.
You’ll learn:
- Why traditional networking advice doesn’t work—and what to do instead
- A practical five-step plan to connect with ease and confidence
- The exact words to say when reaching out (no awkwardness required)
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The 2nd Hello: Following Up Without Feeling Weird
Because a coffee chat isn’t a connection.
You made the introduction. You had the coffee. You said hello.
But what happens after that?
Too often, the conversation ends there—not because you don’t care, but because life gets busy… and following up feels awkward, unclear, or downright cringey. Most professionals know they should stay in touch, but they overthink it, wait too long, or default to a generic “just checking in.”
In this thoughtful and practical session, Cassandra Thompson introduces her Relationship Runway—a simple framework for turning first hellos into meaningful, long-lasting professional relationships. With stories, scripts, and strategies, she’ll show your audience how to follow up in a way that feels natural, not needy.
You’ll learn:
- Why one great meeting isn’t enough—and what to do next
- How to follow up with authenticity and confidence
- When to reach out, what to say, and how to stay in touch over time
Cassandra Thompson Videos
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Cassandra Thompson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Coaching, Communication, Family & Parenting, Human Resources, Professional Development, Sales -
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Cassandra Thompson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as THIS Is Why You Hate Networking (and How to Fix It), The 2nd Hello: Following Up Without Feeling Weird, Small Talk to Big Opportunities, Less Cringe, More Credibility: A Fresh Take on LinkedIn and Confidently Connect: Overcome Networking Nerves at In-Person Events. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cassandra Thompson for your event is available upon request. Cassandra Thompson generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Doug Smart, Clara Capano, Vanessa Van Edwards, Tim Sanders and Vicki Hitzges. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cassandra Thompson for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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