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Melissa Boggs is a Hidden Cultures expert, keynote speaker, and executive coach who helps organizations find and change the unwritten rules that keep good teams stuck. She is the CEO & Chief Storyteller of Wild Hearts at Work, LLC, a professional speaking, coaching, and organizational development firm based in Denver.

With nearly 20 years of experience in organizational culture and agile leadership, Melissa has guided teams and leaders through change from the inside, including as Co-CEO of Scrum Alliance, the global nonprofit membership association for the agile community. She holds an MBA and the Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC) credential, and was among the first women to earn it. She is a trained graphic facilitator and Liberating Structures facilitator, certified in Training from the Back of the Room, and serves as President-Elect of NSA Colorado.

Her talks blend real stories, humor, and hands-on audience discovery, and she has spoken for audiences from Cape Town to Columbus.

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Hidden Cultures expert and keynote speaker on culture, courage, and leadership

Melissa Boggs

I knew when digging through keynote speaker suggestions that a "roller skating keynote" was something that would really stick with people. Melissa's calm demeanor and captive storytelling are only a small part of the journey you will take with her, and it's worth every minute as you shape what your own journey into courage looks like. I LOVED that Melissa shared her skills in a way that wowed us over and over, and got us all in on the roller rink party before the morning was over. SO MANY THANKS to Melissa and her incredible story!

Anna Meza - Colorado School Nutrition Association

As the Chair of our HR industry group, I reached out to Melissa to give a keynote speech in hopes to take a fresh look at the inter-relationship between business needs and employee needs. She hit it out of the park! In our industry, we talk at length about the 'future of HR', but her perspective was provided a different lens for this conversation. She included her personal story as well as details around approaches other industries/business are implementing. Melissa is an accomplished speaker with an authenticity that allows her to make connections with her audience.

Amanda Johnson - Energy27

We have asked Melissa to speak at the Business Agility Conference twice - the only speaker to have been invited to speak a second time. In both talks she engaged the audience with insights, personal experiences, and thought-leadership. She always delights the audience and brings a level of humanity to business-topics that is rarely seen. I would recommend her for any event.

Evan Leybourn - Business Agility Conference

Melissa's closing keynote "From Cautious to Courageous: A Live Rollerskating Journey (That Will Move You)" was exactly the keynote I was looking for to close Agile2024! A mix of insights, motivation, and live performance, this keynote inspired people to take action, made them get up and dance, helped them dream about more audacious ways to navigate their careers. As a conference chair, I was thrilled to see how well Melissa's keynote helped re-enforce the overall message of the conference, and helped close it on the high note. I strongly recommend Melissa Boggs as a keynote speaker for your next conference!

Dana Pylayeva - Agile2024 Conference Chair

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Quinn Conyers transforms average events into EPIC experiences as a professional event emcee, TEDx Speaker, and compelling keynote speaker. As a 2 time author and visibility expert, Quinn teaches bold business owners, especially women, how to Turn Conversations into Clients using the power of their voice, visibility, and verbal branding so they can stick out and not blend in.

She has been trusted by global brands including PayPal, Nike, Visa, the United Nations, Amazon’s Black Employee Network, and several Chambers of Commerce to speak, serve as event emcee, or energize audiences from the stage. Whether she’s delivering her signature keynote, “Turn Conversations into Clients,” taking the TEDx stage, or hosting multi-day conferences, Quinn’s mission is simple yet powerful: transform average events into EPIC experiences.

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A huge THANK YOU for an incredible ESSENCE Festival weekend as the HOST of our 2026 We Love Us Marketplace Stage in the Convention Center! The professionalism, commitment, enthusiasm, and warmth you brought to the Stage were felt by our entire New Voices team, founders, and everyone you came into contact with. We may have programmed the stage with our amazing #NewVoicesFamily of founders, but you were the essential ingredient that made it all work.

Marie Clark

As an emcee, she navigated the event seamlessly, keeping the audience captivated and the energy high throughout the day. Her charismatic personality shone through, adding a touch of warmth and humor that made every interaction enjoyable.

Ernisha Hall

Lisa Even is on a mission to help leaders and organizations create the ultimate ripple effect, the kind that moves people and drives impact.
Better leaders. Better culture. Better results.
A nationally recognized keynote speaker, best-selling author of Joy Is My Job, and host of the Have Good Ripple Effect podcast, Lisa has partnered with top organizations across the world to help teams navigate change and create remarkable performance.
Through her signature S.E.A. Model (Show up, Engage, Adapt), Lisa teaches that culture and performance aren’t built in meetings; they’re built in the moments in between, through attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs.
A former healthcare operational leader at a Fortune 500 company overseeing a multimillion-dollar budget, Lisa learned firsthand that great leaders don’t wait for culture to happen, they build it intentionally. Drawing on more than a decade of leadership experience, she equips audiences to move from the day-to-day hustle to captaining their own ship. 

Her message blends strategy, science, humor, and connection, showing that when leaders focus on creating a Good Ripple Effect, results always follow.

Corporate Leadership Expert | Employee Engagement Speaker | Fortune 500 Leader | Bestselling Author

Lisa Even

“Lisa is an energetic and actionable speaker!  Her thoughts regarding leadership resonate with executive audiences. She keeps the focus on being outcomes driven, while being lively and thought-provoking. Her examples and nuggets of information that are easy to take with you and incorporate into work or life”

Brad Holton, Board Chair, Iowa Society of Association of Executives

“I really appreciated how she spoke about micro-moment opportunities and how even the smallest moments can have a meaningful impact—either positively or negatively.
Also - the idea of asking specific but easy questions to find the thing we have in common to grow relationships.
I’ve been working on trying to be a part of my teams’ joy (asking about their hobbies, outside of work successes, activities, etc.)

Samantha, attendee Women in Construction event

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Connection Creator Michelle Tillis Lederman, is an expert on workplace communications and relationships. Michelle’s mission is to help people work better together and advance their individual impact. Named by Forbes as one of the Top 25 Networking Experts, and one of the Top 30 Communications Professionals in the World by Global Gurus. Michelle is a speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books including The Connectors Advantage and the internationally recognized, The 11 Laws of Likability. 

An executive coach, people expert, and CEO of Executive Essentials, Michelle inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. Having worked with fortune 500, non-profit, university and government clients she’s identified the common struggle… it’s people challenges.

Author, Speaker on Leadership, Likability, and Networking. Brings high energy & interaction.

Michelle Tillis Lederman

I am an interactive, highly energetic and engaging speaker. I get the audience involved, tell stories and take a conversational tone. My talks are prescriptive, meaning people walk out with ideas they can immediately implement to make a difference tomorrow. My goal is to make it easy for my client.

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Michelle’s presentation was filled with pearls of wisdom. The room was full of attentive professional women feverishly taking notes as she offered practical advice that can be applied to both our professional and personal lives. As the employment market leans toward hiring through networking, it is important for women to take note and adapt. I would recommend Michelle for any professional conference where attendees are seeking overall growth.

Renada M. Williams, Esq. - AXIS Capital

I saw Michelle speak at the Channel Company’s Midsize Enterprise Summit. I love how she engaged the audience while sharing such relevant information. In fact, she pulled me on stage during a keynote because she asked the question, “What do you want?” and my shout out from the audience response was, “Happiness”. I had the privilege of discussing how to obtain happiness on stage with her. A wonderful, wonderful message. Thrilled to have met, connected, and interacted with Michelle.

Leslie Cothren - Universal Mental Health Services

Michelle led a session at ALA’s Annual Conference in National Harbor, MD. I have been to several conferences and attended numerous sessions and have never experienced a presentation like this one. Michelle was incredibly engaging. She connected with every member of the audience and even remembered most of our names. I left the session feeling empowered and equipped with so many tools to effectively network.

Sarah Cramer - Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Michelle’s presentation was informative, inspiring and entertaining. Her ability to connect with the entire audience is amazing. She makes everyone feel like they are a part of her presentation. Michelle is Confident, Engaging and Authentic! If you get a chance to see her speak, RUN don’t walk!

Jill Neff - B&G Foods

I’ve listened to many keynote speakers on many topics but Michelle’s presentation certainly stands out. Her ability to connect with the crowd and her content (for our audience, on the topic of relationships) was very capturing. I hope to see her present again soon and, in fact, I plan on selling her to my CEO to do a gig at our company meeting!

Scott Macdonald - Info Tech research Group

What a terrific speaker! We brought Michelle in for an annual education breakfast event engagement and I am grateful. Michelle was so personable, on stage and off, that a client thought she was part of our Visit Alexandria team. That in itself speaks volumes. She brings fresh ideas and motivation to the table and to make a room laugh first thing in the morning is a testament to her ability of making true connections with an audience.

Robin D. Roane - Meetings/ Business Travel Industry Professional

I had the honor of hiring Michelle to present a keynote for The New School Staff Development Day. Michelle knocked it out of the park for an audience of 400+! The feedback has been phenomenal. Repeated themes straight from the evaluations include ” energetic, full of valuable and relevant information, polished professional and fun”. I couldn’t agree more. Michelle is a natural, she quickly engages the crowd, picks up on audience needs and gets powerful messages across in a humble, smart way. I HIGHLY recommend Michelle for any keynote, training or coaching. A true gem. She left us wanting more!

Ilana Tolpin Levitt - The New School

Michelle is a dynamic speaker who is not only a subject matter expert in her field, but also who presents to a roomful of strangers as though she’s talking to a group of friends, while maintaining her professionalism.

Amy Bell - Crum & Foster

I would use three characteristics to describe Michelle as a facilitator and communications expert: Commanding Presence, Highly Personable, and Thoroughly Prepared. She is highly engaging and can very quickly relate to a variety of situations and audiences. In tandem with these – I have found Michelle’s commitment to being prepared, and her drive to ensure and exceed all expectations outcome, most admirable.

Farhad Motiwalla - Stragetic Communication Lab

As a 25 year veteran Sales Professional, I found Michelle’s presentation and advice to be practical and immediately actionable. She set the audience at ease and held the attention of the room in a warm, yet direct, informative manner. I highly recommend Michelle’s program to help you and your employees better understand and execute the art and science of professional networking.

Steve Dudley - Sales and Business Development

Saying Michelle was phenomenal is an understatement. Her talk was packed with both great insights and practical, meaningful tips. She’s the kind of speaker I couldn’t take my eyes off… She had an energy that not only inspired the audience during the talk, but continues to inspire us long after.

Stefanie Wichansky - Professional Resource Partners, LLC

I’ve had the good fortune to hear Michelle deliver workshops several times, and I find her to be a compelling and engaging speaker. She relates to her audience and makes her points clearly and persuasively, leaving the audience with actionable takeaways. I look forward to future opportunities to hear her speak!

Karen Rubin - Talking Talent

If you do any public speaking then you will instantly see Michelle as a role model. Her style is warm and engaging, and while fast paced, never rushed. As an audience member, I was plugged-in from the beginning to the end, and certainly could have listened much longer. But it’s not just about style. The subject clearly matters to Michelle, and I immediately gained an appreciation of how important it is to me. I’m already applying some of the techniques she taught us.

David Roden - Goodell DeVries Leech & Dann, LLP

Michelle is a true force to be reckoned with; her energy, passion and intelligence shine through in her programs. She is a confident facilitator who consistently engages her audience and clearly practices what she preaches. I have found her insights to be spot on and would highly recommend this program to any manager or leader that is looking to expand their reach.

Abby Katoni - G&W Laboratories

I had the pleasure of working with Michelle when she ran a day-long public speaking workshop for Marist's women's mentoring group. She did an amazing job and kept us engaged the entire day. The workshop was highly interactive and provided a wealth of practical advice and takeaways. Michelle is organized, professional, engaging, and knowledgeable, and she can customize each workshop to a group's particular needs and interests.

Elisabeth Tavarez - College Marketing and Communication, Marist College

Michelle brings an authenticity and passion to every interaction, whether coaching, public speaking or being the guiding hand on a project. Michelle has helped me to see a path to the doors of opportunities and possibilities that seemed far from my reach. She helped me to realize just how reachable they are.

Allan Goldberg - Talent Gartner

I had the privilege to listen to Michelle speak at a Johnson and Johnson event. Her message was poignant, timely, engaging, and covered exactly what we needed to hear, based on some recent organizational events. The audience enjoyed participating, and I know they will continue to heed her inspiring words and thought-provoking advice.

Laura Westley - Johnson & Johnson Technology Services

Michelle’s energy, insight and delivery of a powerful message to a room of leaders was one of the best I have ever experienced. Relating to a diverse group, Michelle tailored key themes to real life experiences. Fantastic speaker, genuine person and someone I hope to see again soon.

Michael Ciano - Seniorlink

From the second Michelle landed in Seattle, she was completely and fully engaged with our team. She went above and beyond by helping us prepare for the event by signing books in advance and attending our pre-event reception. When Michelle took the stage, she immediately connected with the audience and garnered participation out of the gate. Her down to earth style and personality was a home run. Our clients loved the practical solutions and tips for everyday issues facing HR professionals nationally.

Jennifer Spence - Alliant Employee Benefits

Benson is a national keynote speaker and consultant helping organizations and teams transition to greater impact. 

Benson is an enthusiastic speaker; she engages and energizes audiences from 20 to 200. She has published two books around mindfulness, Cultivate Your Happiness: Mama-to-Be and Cultivating Calmness in Children for early education aged youth. Her 2020 TEDx video A Crash Course in Learning to Laugh has propelled her as a desired keynote speaker. 

Benson has worked her entire career with nonprofit organizations including the Center for Nonprofit Management, Alliance for Better Nonprofits, and the YWCA Knoxville / Tennessee Valley. Her experience includes organizational and leadership development and change, program development, marketing, human resources, board governance, and strategic planning.

Visit www.ellebenson.com for more!

Keynote Presenter. Leadership. Capacity Building. Team Development. Mindfulness. Mom Comedian.

Elle Benson

Discover the true essence of happiness in this empowering keynote, as we redefine its meaning and unveil the art of crafting expectations that align with our values. Explore the transformative potential of authentic communication in fostering connections and prioritizing relationships.

The Art of Fulfillment: Expectations, Communication, and Actions for Lasting Happiness

Benson is ideal for hosting and facilitating your conference; she's born hostess who loves the microphone.

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Elle helped us create from scratch our lower level leadership development program that we will continue to run to equip our new leaders. This process took months and months to adjust and perfect. Each time we worked together she brought incredible energy and engagement to her speaking events without fail. One of my favorite things about her is how well versed she is in many topics and not just a "one trick pony." She speaks from personal experience and will own her strengths as well as her weaknesses to her audience. She is transparent and open, which makes her relatable and easy to connect with. We will always advocate for Elle. She has been incredibly valuable to our team. Not only have we grown as a company through this process, but we have watched her grow right alongside of us.

Jessica Brewer - 21st Mortgage

"WOW! Elle is high energy AND high inspiration. I want her to be the keynote again next year. I laughed and cried!"

Van Doung, CRS Data

Elle's research was strategically tied into assisting nonprofit employees' current struggles.  Her approach is different from those who talk about burnout. She's funny!

Kevin Dean, Tennessee Nonprofit Network

From spearheading PR campaigns for music legends like Elton John and Alicia Keys to building five successful businesses, I've learned firsthand that sustainable success isn't about grinding harder—it's about working smarter and knowing when to ask for help.

After experiencing burnout while running multiple six-figure ventures, I transformed my approach to business and leadership.

Now, I bring these hard-won insights to stages across the country, challenging the lone wolf mentality and showing audiences how to achieve extraordinary success through intention rather than exhaustion.

If you're looking for a speaker who can transform your audience's perspective on teamwork, support, and sustainable growth, let's connect. I’d be honored to inspire your team to work differently and find a path to greater success!

Keynote Speaker + Peak Performance Consultant

Tiffany Napper

The most successful teams and the most impactful leaders know it’s not about how often you get knocked down – it’s about being so strong you don't bend or break, you sway.

In this keynote or corporate workshop, I share the S.W.A.Y. formula to ensure your audience or team knows how to thrive — even in less than ideal circumstances.

Keynote: Resilient Is My Middle Name

Start the new year, quarter, or season with clarity, intention, and momentum. In this engaging and reflective team workshop, Tiffany Napper guides your group through her signature BGA Method — a framework designed to help individuals and teams pause, process, and plan from a place of clarity, not pressure.

Using guided journal prompts and facilitated group discussion, participants will:

• Reflect on what’s working (and what’s not)
• Identify hidden energy leaks or mindset blocks
• Set clear, aligned goals that encourage thinking outside of the box and instill confidence 

This session is part mindset reset, part strategic planning — and all about turning fresh page energy into focused, measurable progress.

Includes BGA method journals.

Team Workshop: A Clearer Path Forward

Rather, HELP is a framework for success. 

Using the 4-step HELP framework, this presentation teaches members of teams how to unite and work together, and teaches leaders how to cultivate motivated team members. 

Both of which add up to healthier, happier walking brand ambassadors who exceed goals and enjoy their work!

Keynote: Help is Not a Four-Letter Word

What if the missing piece in your growth plan isn’t another system — it’s joy?

In this energizing keynote, Tiffany Napper flips the script on traditional high-performance thinking and shows audiences why joy isn’t a distraction from results — it’s a driver of them. With storytelling, data-backed insights, and real-world application, she helps leaders and teams reframe joy as a measurable advantage that fuels creativity, strengthens culture, and sustains momentum.

This talk is perfect for teams and organizations ready to ditch burnout, reclaim their spark, and build something remarkable — with joy at the center.

Keynote: Joy is a Business Strategy

This workshop is designed to help teams operate at a high level without draining their energy or dulling their creativity. Using the JOY framework, guided discussion, and hands-on exercises, Tiffany walks teams through how to:

- Communicate clearly without over-explaining
- Ask for (and offer) help in a way that builds trust
- Establish norms that prioritize energy and excellence
- Identify what’s creating friction — and fix it
- Create momentum that feels as good as it performs

By the end, your team will walk away with a shared vocabulary for collaboration, renewed clarity around how they work best, and an actual culture playbook they co-created — so the workshop lives on long after the whiteboard is wiped clean.

Team Workshop: High-Vibe, High-Performing

What we enjoyed about Tiffany's presentation was how practical and engaging she made the Ownership Effect. After her talk, I noticed people focusing more on what they could influence and own. The impact on our team was greater accountability and a stronger sense of agency. What I appreciated most was how actionable and relatable the session felt. I would recommend Tiffany as a speaker because she creates real connection and leaves teams with ideas they can put into practice immediately.

Banna Aparicio, Keller Group

She lit up the stage! Her wisdom, warmth, and unapologetic truth-telling left the room forever changed. She doesn’t just speak—she awakens.

Ashley DeLand - Business Mastery Academy

Your presentation was phenomenal, and I don't use that word lightly! You held everyone's attention and really created authentic interactions. Looking forward to the next!

Kathy Thomas - Collective 615

Thank you, Tiffany Napper, for inspiring this week's blog! Your keynote on "Resilient is Your Middle Name," was very relevant for challenges we all face every day and a great reminder that we have the power to set the tone.

Just like tuning an instrument, our energy can shift the entire conversation, for better or worse.

Doris Dunn - DunnWise Business Consulting

Queirra Fenderson is a Multi-Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, ICF Professional Certified Coach, Leadership Strategist, and CEO of The Ambition Studio, where she equips ambitious leaders to expand their capacity for the demands of what’s next. 

With more than 1,800 coaching hours and a decade of leadership development experience, she has worked with leaders from AWS, IBM, Intel, Exelon, the U.S. Army, and others. 

Sought after for conference experiences, leadership teams, and corporate employee resource groups, Queirra expands high-achieving leaders' capacity, decision-making, and ability to lead through constant change. 

Her signature talk, "When Ambition Outpaces Capacity," leaves audiences with language and tools to spot capacity gaps, strengthen boundaries, and lead decisively without burning out themselves or their teams. 

Her style blends candor, humor, and practical strategy, grounded in her own story as a young corporate director who learned firsthand that unchecked ambition can come at a cost. Queirra speaks to leaders navigating growth, visibility, and transformation, delivering keynotes that spark honest conversation and immediate action.

For organizations navigating greater expectations, accelerating AI change, and evolving leadership demands, invite Queirra to create the conversation your leaders may already be having, but haven’t yet had the language to name.

Keynote Speaker on High Performance Culture in the Workplace

Queirra Fenderson, PCC

I am beyond grateful to Queirra Fenderson and her incredible team at The Ambition Studio for bringing our vision for the Women’s Empowerment Conference to life.

While we had the idea, they masterfully crafted the entire experience, from a flawlessly executed program and thoughtfully designed conference schedule to detailed PowerPoints, beautifully printed materials, and seamless event execution. Their ability to pivot in real time and navigate transitions effortlessly was nothing short of exceptional.

Together, we created a space that truly empowered women, inspiring them to confidently own their space and their role. They also brought together executive leadership, both male and female, for a powerful fireside chat that became a defining moment of recognition, insight, and inspiration.

Queirra’s team also created space within the program for a special highlight: a surprise visit from our CEO, Bill Dean, who was genuinely inspired by the energy in the room. His support in recognizing the impact of the event, and encouraging both the women in attendance and the Ambition Studio team, made the moment even more meaningful. Queirra’s ability to seamlessly integrate his presence and remarks without disrupting the flow of the event made it look effortless.

Thank you, Ambition Studio, for helping us spark meaningful change. I can’t recommend this team highly enough.

Sara T. - M.C. Dean

We're grateful for the keynotes and seminars that Queirra has led for the Institute for Effective Professional Selling. We are delighted to recognize her as our Sales Speaker of the Year.

Fred D. - President of Institute for Effective Professional Selling

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