KEYNOTE & EMCEE
“If the mega-talented communications badass, Andrea Holland, is speaking—you better believe I’ll be there.”
Known as “The Closer” of keynote speakers
Former speech & debate kid at 14, now a speaker on national stages
Chews on hard topics like tic tacs…and laughs hard with any room
GIVE YOUR AUDIENCE SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT
Audiences want more than just words. They crave an experience - one that sparks new ideas, laughter, and momentum they can act on immediately. That’s exactly what executive coach Andrea Holland delivers with every keynote.
Speaking on stages since the age of 14 (yes, she was that speech & debate kid) Andrea has energized rooms from 20 execs in a lakeside cabin retreat to 1,000 leaders in a theatre. She’s known as “The Closer” of keynote speakers for her ability to transform the thinking and energy of any audience—meticulously, efficiently, and with a dose of humor that lands.
With 14+ years coaching over 10,000 leaders and more than 5,000 hours of real-world, solution-driven coaching, Andrea knows what works. Her talks don’t just inspire, they drive people to think and act differently now.
Get Andrea on stage at your next event and give your audience something they’ll still be buzzing about long after the lights go down.
the themes
Andrea’s keynotes fall into three powerful themes that matter to today’s leaders:
COURAGEIOUS LEADERSHIP & ETHICAL BRAVERY
How to show up bravely when the stakes are high and values are on the line.RESILIENCE & ADAPTABILITY IN TIMES OF CHANGE
How to reframe uncertainty, find the wins, and move forward with momentum.VOICE, INFLUENCE & ALLYSHIP
How to speak up, be counted, and create cultures where influence is shared.
FEATURED KEYNOTES
-
Lean Your Ladder On Your Own Wall
Navigate Change - and Win - No Matter the Circumstances
Change can be hard and uneasy - but it doesn’t need to be. This talk inspires and challenges audiences to reframe their fear of change and ready themselves for wins through 5 attributes that can make them unequivocally successful when times feel unsure.
This humorous yet practical keynote is Andrea’s most highly-requested talk, and will empower your audience to carve out their wins no matter their circumstances.
Major Topics
change, authenticity, mindset, intentionality, appreciation & gratitude, challenge, communication, self-leadership -
Fireseed Moments that Change Your Life
Foster Diverse & Inclusive People & Teams
What happens when we can no longer stand in our comfort zone as diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives become increasingly important at work?
This powerful keynote asks audiences to consider how they will get “unstuck” in their thinking so they can embrace new opportunities for themselves and their organization. Holland shares her poignant - and sometimes humorous - personal journey of transforming her own thinking as a woman of color, and shares powerful concepts that everyone in the room can relate to and adapt.
Major Topics
diversity, change, authenticity, recognizing bias, cultural accommodation, communication, self-leadership -
Rethinking Outspoken
Elevating Women’s Voices at Work
The table has long been set for women's voices at work to be marginalized, dismissed, dimunitized or otherwise not taken seriously. The implications of this are staggering for both companies and women: profit loss and burnout being among the outcomes.
Speaking up, being respected and getting counted at work is a matter of professional “life and death”. This talk shares stories and data that illustrate why women need to amp up their voices and increase their influence, and how others can serve as true allies along the way. Smart, funny and real, this keynote will have audiences laughing, thinking and planning what they’ll say - and do - next.
Major Topics
diversity, recognizing bias, women in the workplace, allyship, intentionality, communication, self-leadership
“You are so phenomenal, Andrea! I’m sitting here in the back of the room and I could just scream because your talk filled my SOUL. It resonated with me in such a deep way. I can confidently say that what you shared about branding and purpose was the most powerful advice of the DAY. I am leaving here full because of what you shared.”
- Natasha P., Women Empowering Women Conference
"Any workshop or talk Andrea Holland holds is exceptional. I could watch her talk about anything & I'd be a better person for it. Exceptional content, inspiration, & action...everything a team’s strategy needs!"
- Tyson Tate, University of Rochester
“We cannot thank you enough for being our Simon Women’s Alliance keynote speaker, Andrea! You were incredibly insightful, knowledgeable and ENGAGING! I know our attendees left feeling empowered!”
- Erin Bory, Simon Business School