Premium Speaking Topics — Beth Wonson
Each presentation is customized to your audience's specific needs and can be delivered as a keynote (45-60 minutes), breakout session (60-90 minutes), or half-day workshop. Beth brings decades of executive coaching expertise, infectious energy, and actionable strategies that create immediate impact.
Keynote and Main Stage
The Three-Second Fix: How to Stop Being the Person Everyone Avoids
Transform your most challenging relationships with a simple pause that changes everything
We all know that person—too valuable to fire, but their behavior makes everyone else want to quit. What if that person is you? In this vulnerable and transformational keynote, Beth shares her personal journey from being the leader people avoided to becoming someone they actively seek out. Discover the neuroscience behind difficult conversations, master the 8 game-changing mantras that rewire your responses, and learn how a simple three-second pause can transform any relationship. This isn't just about managing others—it's about managing yourself to create the connections that drive extraordinary results.
PERFECT FOR: Leadership Development Conferences, Emotional Intelligence Summits, Executive Retreats, Personal Development
Courage Under Fire: Leading Boldly in Uncertain Times
Build the brave leadership your organization needs to thrive
The next decade belongs to leaders who can navigate uncertainty with courage and inspire others to follow. Beth combines compelling real-world stories with actionable strategies that help leaders at every level tap into their authentic power. Your audience will leave with concrete tools for fostering collaboration, making tough decisions with integrity, and leading with confidence even when the path forward isn't clear.
PERFECT FOR: Executive Conferences, Emerging Leader Programs, Industry Association Events
From Conflict to Connection: The Leadership Game-Changer
Transform your most challenging conversations into breakthrough moments
When difficult conversations derail teams and stall progress, leaders need more than good intentions—they need proven strategies. Beth's revolutionary Navigating Challenging Dialogue® method has empowered hundreds of leaders to turn workplace tension into collaborative breakthroughs. Your audience will discover how to communicate with courage, curiosity, and clarity, transforming conflict into the competitive advantage every organization needs.
PERFECT FOR: Leadership Conferences, Executive Retreats, Management Development Programs
The Curious Leader's Advantage: Why Questions Beat Answers Every Time
Harness the power of curiosity to unlock your team's full potential
The most effective leaders aren't the ones with all the answers—they're the ones asking the right questions. Beth demonstrates how strategic curiosity empowers teams, sparks innovation, and builds confidence at every level. Your audience will master the art of the curious question, learning to guide others toward breakthrough solutions while developing their leadership capacity.
PERFECT FOR: Innovation Conferences, Leadership Development Programs, Board Retreats, Coaching Summits
Engaging Sessions with Transferable Actions
The Feedback Revolution: From Dreaded to Dynamic
Master the art of feedback that transforms performance and accelerates growth
What if feedback became your organization's secret weapon instead of its biggest fear? Beth's proven 4-Step Feedback Framework eliminates the anxiety and awkwardness, replacing it with confidence and connection. Leaders at every level learn to deliver feedback that inspires growth, builds trust, and creates a culture where excellence thrives. Stop avoiding those crucial conversations and start leading them.
PERFECT FOR: HR Conferences, Manager Training Summits, Performance Excellence Events
The Partnership Paradox: Transforming Board-Executive Tensions into Strategic Advantage
Navigate the delicate dance between governance and leadership with clarity and connection
The most successful organizations have one thing in common: boards and executive directors who've mastered the art of productive partnership. Yet too often, these critical relationships are marked by misunderstandings, power struggles, and avoided conversations that undermine organizational success. Beth reveals why even well-intentioned leaders get stuck in cycles of miscommunication and provides her proven framework for building trust, clarifying roles, and having the challenging conversations that strengthen rather than strain these vital partnerships. Your audience will discover how to separate facts from stories, use curiosity to bridge different perspectives, and create the psychological safety that allows both governance and leadership to thrive.
Perfect for: Nonprofit Leadership Conferences, Governance Summits, Association Executive Retreats
Release to Rise: The Power of Letting Go
Unlock your potential by dropping what's holding you back
Every high achiever carries invisible "rocks"—limiting beliefs, outdated habits, and self-imposed barriers that weigh them down when they need to soar. In this uplifting and transformational keynote, Beth guides your audience through identifying and releasing these hidden obstacles. Based on her acclaimed book, this session combines practical wisdom with heartwarming stories that inspire immediate action and lasting change.
PERFECT FOR: Personal Development Conferences, Women's Leadership Events, Wellness Summits
Communication Breakthrough: The Principles That Transform
Simple phrases that disrupt dysfunction and build connection
What if you could transform any difficult conversation with just a few key phrases? Beth shares the powerful mantras from her Navigating Challenging Dialogue® method that instantly shift communication patterns from chaos to clarity. Your audience will discover why we're wired for drama, how to interrupt destructive patterns, and practical tools for communicating with impact in any situation.
PERFECT FOR: Communication Conferences, Team Building Events, Professional and Personal Development Summits
Trust Multiplied: Building Unshakeable Foundations
The leader's guide to creating trust that drives extraordinary results
In an era of constant change and uncertainty, trust isn't just nice to have—it's your competitive advantage. Beth reveals why trustworthiness is an inside job and provides concrete strategies for leaders to show up with consistency and curiosity. Your audience will learn how to build trust that withstands pressure, accelerates performance, and creates resilient, high-performing teams.
PERFECT FOR: Leadership Excellence Conferences, Executive Development Programs, Organizational Trust Summits
Beyond Toxic Positivity: The Real Path to High Performance
Create authentic accountability without crushing morale
When organizations prioritize feelings over performance, toxic positivity takes root, crushing results and overwhelming high performers. Beth exposes the warning signs of this dangerous culture killer and provides actionable strategies for maintaining both accountability and morale. Learn how to give direct feedback, manage change effectively, and keep your team focused on results while honoring their humanity.
PERFECT FOR: HR Leadership Conferences, Performance Management Summits, Organizational Health Events
The Drama Detox: Choose Curiosity Over Chaos
Master your emotional responses and lead others to breakthrough
When workplace drama erupts, most leaders get pulled into the chaos instead of rising above it. Beth teaches you how to become an observer rather than a participant, using curiosity as your superpower to navigate emotional hotspots. Your audience will discover how to stay centered in conflict, communicate with clarity, and inspire others to choose facts over fiction.
PERFECT FOR: Emotional Intelligence Conferences, Conflict Resolution Summits, Mindful Leadership Events