Leadership Conversations & Keynotes

Leadership conversations and keynotes engage audiences in thoughtful dialogue around conflict, transition, and workplace dynamics, often creating space for meaningful dialogue.

We work with:

  • Leaders making decisions and influencing others to affect culture, continuity, and legacy.

  • Organizations ready to address what has been quietly shaping performance and morale.

Audiences leave with:

  • An unforgettable experience

  • Language to handle their new found context

  • Shared frameworks

  • Practical next steps

Together, we will engage in interactive discussions and activities that generate new insights that last.

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Multimodal designs

We set the tone for the day, moving groups through a process or activity, and facilitating dialogue and forward movement using multimodal approaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start with a confidential conversation

  • Speaking engagements and workshops focus on leadership, workplace dynamics, conflict, communication, paradox, and well-being.

    Common topics we asked about include:

    • Civility & Respect

    • Conflict & Understanding its Effects

    • Change & Leadership

    • Identity & Cultural Expression

    • Navigating Uncertainty & Polarity Management

    • Psychologically Safe Workplaces

    • Sustaining performance during transition

    • Well-being

    All topics are tailored to audiences and customized to meet the needs of the organization(s) in attendance.

  • Signature talks include:

    • Reimagining Mindsets for the Future

    • Leading Through Conflict Without Losing Trust

    • Leading in Times of Change: The Importance of Well-Being

    • Building Psychological Safety in Teams

    Signature talks continue to be tailored to the context and audience being addressed.

  • Sessions are designed for leaders, leadership teams, employee groups, boards, and professional audiences.

    Best suited for:

    • Leadership conferences

    • Executive offsites

    • Professional associations

    • Family enterprise forums

    • Governance groups

    Engagements are tailored for audiences to elicit practical insights and reflection.

  • Workshops are interactive and reflective rather than content-heavy or lecture-based. Participants are invited into conversation, inquiry, and practical application, helping insights translate into real-world awareness and action rather than passive learning.

  • Yes. Sessions are designed to hold nuance and complexity with care and professionalism given our training in mediation and team coaching. This makes them well-suited for topics such as conflict, change, uncertainty, and well-being, where psychological safety and thoughtful facilitation are essential.

  • Yes. Speaking engagements and workshops are available both virtually and in person across North America. Globally upon request. Delivery format is chosen based on audience needs, location, and event design.

  • An initial conversation helps clarify goals, audience needs, and expectations. This ensures the session aligns with the event’s purpose and provides meaningful value for participants.

  • Organizations often continue the conversation through:

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Keynote speaker

Duration: 20+ minutes

Group Size: 50+ attendees

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Workshop facilitation

Duration: 30+ minutes

Group Size: 15+ attendees

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Conference panelist

Duration: 30+ minutes

Group Size: 50+ attendees

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Event emcee

Duration: 1+ hour

Group Size: 30+ attendees

What Our Clients Say

Memorable, start to end

“Amanda was our keynote speaker for a full day symposium. She inspired us all and set up the day well. It was a memorable talk, that I continue to apply today.”

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Senior Leader,
University of Central Florida

Positive, authentic presenter on meaningful topics, sensitively delivered with real care

“Last speaker, 6 good hours since the start of the event - the room lit up, buzzing, with a heady mixture of enlightened teaching on substantive subjects, self and group activities and realizations, all crisply and comfortably presented with enthusiasm and skill. If you are looking for a very positive, authentic presenter or workshop leader, on meaningful topics, sensitively delivered with real care to support your team or audience, I recommend Amanda Calzolaio.”

Mark Kempf
Author, Unfurl You Sales
Former Benefits and Estate Consultant, 
Lawrie Insurance Group
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A true professional who saw our vision

“At the end of a very long day, she had attendees engaged and participating. A true professional, she saw our vision and created a presentation around it.”

Kelli Budgen 
Employee Benefits Consultant, 
Lawrie Insurance Group
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Value Added

Unite people on important topics desired to meet customized objectives

Expand your awareness towards your business, leadership and team needs

Have actionable next steps