Keynote Speaker | Leadership & Emotional Intelligence Expert

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Grace Simmons delivers transformative keynotes and workshops that equip leaders and teams with the emotional intelligence and strategic thinking needed to thrive in today's complex workplace.

Speaking Topics

  • For corporate events, leadership conferences, and women's empowerment gatherings

    Great leaders don't just think strategically - they lead with emotional intelligence. In this keynote, your audience will discover why EQ is the #1 predictor of leadership success and learn practical strategies to build self-awareness, manage emotions under pressure, and create psychologically safe environments where teams thrive.

    Key takeaways:

    • The five core components of emotional intelligence and how to develop them

    • How to recognize and manage emotions in high-stakes situations

    • Strategies to build stronger relationships and increase team engagement

    • Tools from the EQi 2.0 framework for immediate application

    Perfect for: Leadership conferences, management retreats, corporate training events, women's leadership summits, professional development days

    Duration: 45-60 min keynote | Half-day workshop available

  • For professionals ready to step into leadership and individuals claiming their story

    Too many talented people live in the background of their own lives - saying yes to everyone else's priorities while their own dreams wait. This empowering keynote challenges audiences to step into their main character era with confidence, set boundaries that honor their worth, and pursue goals that align with their deepest values.

    Key takeaways:

    • Identifying limiting beliefs that keep you playing small

    • Setting boundaries without guilt or apology

    • Aligning daily actions with long-term vision

    • Creating accountability systems for sustained growth

    Perfect for: Women's conferences, career development events, young professional groups, faith-based gatherings, corporate wellness programs, commencement speeches

    Format: 45-60 minute keynote | Half-day workshop with action planning available

  • Every audience is unique. I collaborate with event planners to create customized presentations that align with your conference theme, organizational goals, or audience needs.

    Popular custom topic areas:

    Corporate Focus: Mental health in the workplace • Resilient leadership • CliftonStrengths team building • Strategic collaboration • Change management • Emerging leader development

    Personal Development Focus: Burnout recovery • Life transitions • Travel wellness • Relationship communication • Faith-integrated growth

    Available formats: Half-day intensive | Full-day workshop | Multi-day retreat | Lunch-and-learn | Virtual presentations

    Let's create something perfect for your event.

    Let's create something perfect for your event. I'll work with you to understand your audience, align with your goals, and deliver a presentation that creates lasting impact.

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What’s Included

Every speaking engagement is customized to your audience and goals. Here's what you can expect when you book Grace:

    • Complimentary pre-event consultation to tailor content to your specific audience and objectives

    • Customized presentation aligned with your event theme and desired outcomes

    • Professional bio, headshot, and promotional materials for your marketing efforts

    • Coordination with your team to ensure seamless logistics

    • Dynamic, engaging presentation with research-backed insights and actionable takeaways

    • Professionally designed slides and visual materials

    • Printed handouts or digital resources for attendees to take home (topic-dependent)

    • Genuine connection with your audience through storytelling and practical application

    • Post-presentation Q&A session or meet-and-greet with attendees

    • Social media promotion of your event to Grace's professional network

    • Digital copy of presentation materials for attendee follow-up and continued learning

    • EQi 2.0 or CliftonStrengths assessments for workshop participants (additional investment)

    • Extended workshop formats including half-day or full-day intensives

    • Multi-session programs for deeper transformation

    • Virtual follow-up session for reinforcement and accountability

  • To ensure the best possible experience for your audience, please provide:

    Audio/Visual:

    • Wireless lavalier or headset microphone (preferred for stage mobility and audience engagement)

    • Projector and screen for presentation slides

    • Confidence monitor (helpful for larger audiences of 100+)

    • HDMI or USB-C connection capability

    Staging:

    • Riser or stage platform (preferred for audiences over 100 to ensure visibility)

    • Adequate stage lighting for speaker visibility

    • Clear sightlines between speaker and audience for optimal engagement

Have questions about your specific venue setup? Let's chat about what will work best for your event.

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