Speaking

The key tenants of The Courage of a Leader® 4 Pillars shared in Amy's most popular keynote speeches

KEYNOTE SPEAKING THAT SPARKS BOLD ACTION

You want more than a motivational moment. You want transformation that sticks.

I’m Amy Riley, and I help leaders discover the courage to lead differently—and more powerfully—starting today.
My keynotes are engineered to ignite real-time growth, immediate clarity, and sustainable action.

Whether your audience needs to spark collaboration, stretch their vision, or lead through change, I deliver high-impact,
high-empathy keynotes that move them from inspiration to implementation.

WHY AMY?

Internationally Renowned Speaker

#1 International Bestselling Author of The Courage of a Leader

Trusted by Cisco, Salesforce, Deloitte, and dozens more

2+ decades equipping leaders in high-stakes, complex environments

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

When you bring me in to speak, you are not just booking a speaker.
You're setting the stage for transformation.
My keynotes are:

  • Rooted in strategy – Built on the 4 Courage of a Leader® Pillars
  • Focused on outcomes – Designed to elevate productivity, trust, and leadership influence
  • Deeply human – Because leadership is personal, vulnerable, and powerful

Your audience won’t just be inspired—they’ll be equipped and activated. 

I’ve attended other programs. This was different. This was very good. We were engaged at a higher level.
ARAVIND S
BANGALORE, INDIA

SIGNATURE KEYNOTES


Each keynote is customized to meet your organization’s specific goals and challenges, and grounded in The Courage of a Leader® framework. Popular topics include:

 

  • The Courage to Inspire a Bold Vision – Unite people behind a shared future that matters.
  • The Courage to Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration – Break down silos. Build bridges. Deliver results—together.
  • The Courage to Accelerate Trust – Build trust quickly with teams, customers and communities with authentic leadership and proved techniques.
  • The Courage to Live Your Legacy – Empower leaders to define, embody, and leave a leadership legacy that lasts.

 

Great program, I received a lot of very usable tools in my day-to-day as a leader.
SUNITHA T,
ATLANTA, GA

IDEAL FOR LEADERS WHO ARE:

  • Stepping into their first leadership role
  • Leading significantly larger or more complex teams
  • Becoming leaders of leaders
  • Taking on full business ownership or enterprise-level responsibilities

 

Whether they’re new to leadership or preparing for their next bold move, my talks equip them to rise—today.

 

LET’S CREATE A LASTING IMPACT TOGETHER

If you’re looking for a speaker who captivates, challenges, and catalyzes your leaders into courageous action, let’s talk.

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