Anne Bonney

I work with organizations undergoing change to minimize team resistance so they can move through the discomfort of the transition while maintaining morale, productivity and profitability.

Expert on

  • Change
  • Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Leadership
  • Adventurers

Fee Range

$10,000–$15,000

Travels from

FL, US

Biography

Anne Bonney, CSP® is a fun, energetic international motivational keynote speaker and workshop facilitator. She is also an authority on Change Management, author of 2 books on embracing the discomforts of change, podcast host of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast, and an experienced in-person, virtual and hybrid workshop facilitator. After 20 years of highly successful corporate and non-profit leadership, Anne, now uses her experience, education, and expertise to ignite YOUR Courage, Confidence and Resilience in the face of the discomfort of change, courageous communication and emotional intelligence.

You’d better turn on the AC because this “ball of fire” will light you up with fun and relevant stories, time-tested knowledge and immediately applicable strategies to make a difference for you, your team, and your organization.

This spunky little redhead shares business lessons from her crazy life experiences, which arms her with relatable and hilariously memorable stories from growing up overseas, running international marathons, animal training, morale building tours to the military in Iraq, volunteering at an elephant sanctuary and singing opera at a performing arts school and yes-there’s more. You won’t want to miss Anne’s session as Anne is a mindset shifting motivator who fires people up to catalyze powerful change in their lives, their teams and their organizations.

 

Speaker Videos

CONQUERING THOSE CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS

Tough conversations are never easy, but avoiding them can damage trust, hinder collaboration, and leave problems unresolved. Many people shy away from these critical exchanges, but with the right tools, you can tackle them with confidence and build stronger relationships in the process. This workshop will show you how. In this fast-paced and engaging session, Change Management Authority and Communication Expert Anne Bonney will ignite your courage for tough conversations, equipping you with practical skills to start on the right foot, keep the dialogue constructive, and even rescue it if you feel it starting to burn out of control. You’ll walk away with actionable techniques to foster trust, accountability, and collaboration—lighting a fire for a positive and productive organizational culture.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

•Immediately impact your culture to one of accountability and engagement, increasing productivity and ultimately results

•Reduce problem behaviors and conflict while improving individual attitudes and team motivation

•Interactions that entice people to listen and follow through

PUNCH IT MARGARET! ®

Change can be intimidating. Whether it’s a bold new idea, organizational transformation, evolving industries, rapidly modernizing technology (A.I. anyone?), or personal transitions, the uncertainty of change can leave us freaking out and paralyzed. But here’s the truth: change ain’t going away. Shoot, it’s the only thing we can count on in today’s lightning-fast world. The question is, how do you find the courage to face it head-on and get through it with maybe an ounce of grace? In this dynamic and energizing keynote, Change Leadership Authority Anne Bonney will empower you to step boldly into the unknown. Drawing from her acclaimed book, GET OVERIT! and her personal experiences and accomplishments, Anne delivers practical tools, high-energy insights, and a whole lot of fire to help build the confidence and resilience to navigate change like a pro. This isn’t just a keynote; it’s a rallying cry to embrace the challenges of transition with courage and resilience.

Key Takeaways:

•Cultivate the confidence to tackle change with courage and resilience.

•Overcome fear of the unknown by shifting your mindset and taking purposeful action.

•Transform change into an opportunity for growth, unity, and renewed energy, boosting productivity and morale.

Ignite Your Leadership

Leading in today’s workplace isn’t easy—different generations, diverse perspectives, and constant change can make it feel like you’re managing a whirlwind. The key to success? Becoming the kind of leader people want to follow. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the foundation for effective leadership, and the good news is, these skills can be developed at any stage of your career. In this high-energy and interactive presentation, Change Management Authority and Leadership Expert Anne Bonney ignites your leadership fire with practical strategies to improve your EQ, enhance communication, and strengthen connection with your team. You’ll learn how to regulate your reactions in challenging situations, delegate effectively, and inspire motivation and collaboration. Packed with immediately applicable tactics, this session will help you reduce turnover, increase engagement, and create a culture where productivity, positivity, and bottom-line results thrive. Get ready to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

•Connection skills that immediately impact your culture with greater engagement, collaboration and motivation, resulting in increased productivity

•Reduce “water cooler” talk that negatively influences attitudes within the workplace

•Improve individual performance and reduce unwanted behaviors

The Power of Celebration

Get ready to feel the energy, excitement, and purpose behind one of the most powerful tools in life and work: celebration! In this dynamic, interactive, and joy-filled keynote, Anne Bonney will ignite your appreciation for what it means to truly celebrate—and why it’s so much more than just applause and awards.

This isn’t your typical dry-chicken-dinner speech! Through her signature energy and humor, Anne will engage and uplift the audience with laughter, hands-on interaction, and powerful insights that showcase how celebration isn’t just fun—it’s a game-changer. From fostering stronger teams to boosting motivation, momentum, and well-being, Anne reveals how celebrating wins—big or small—fuels personal and professional success. She’ll leave your audience inspired to embrace celebration as a tool for connection, growth, and lasting impact.

Join Anne for a keynote that’s as much a celebration itself as it is a call to embrace the transformative power of celebrating every day. This unforgettable experience is the perfect complement to Anne’s stellaremcee skills, ensuring your awards ceremonybecomes more than justanother night out—it’s a spark for unavoidable future success!

I Burn For You!

Let’s face it—being the rock for everyone else can feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world. Whether you’re in senior care, health care, HR, education, social work, non-profit, or any other field where helping people is the mission, it’s easy to end up emotionally drained and on the verge of complete deflation like an unplugged holiday lawn inflatable. But fear not! This fun, interactive, and laugh-out-loud session with international speaker and disruptor Anne Bonney is here to help you stay strong, resilient, and mentally healthy so you can keep doing the amazing work you do.

You’ll learn the characteristics of a resilient person, and leave with proven tactics to be able to become that person. You’ll also discover how to refill your cup before it’s empty, and leave armed with actionable strategies you can use right away. Walk out of this session feeling lighter, and equipped and energized to hold it all together—even on the toughest days. Come for the laughs, stay for the learning, and leave ready to keep doing the incredible work that changes lives. Let’s get stronger together!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

•Identify how Expectations play a huge role in our Resilience.

•Discuss boundaries and how to comfortable set some without losing connections and feeling like a jerk.

•Understand how humor, humans and hinges are the key to a completely different experience.

•Discover quick tricks to get you through the next few hours when things really get squirrely!