Anne Bonney
Anne Bonney is a fun, energetic international motivational keynote speaker and trainer. 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.
Most Requested Programs
Ignite Your Shift: Dancing in the Discomfort of Change
Change is hard. Factor it all in: new ideas, organizational change, industry evolution, technology modernization and even personal changes, and drop in a global pandemic, just for kicks. With all that, life can get pretty overwhelming. The problem is, change ain’t going away. The only constant IS change, especially in today's fast-paced environment. Having the tools to deal with change and adapt to the challenges that transitions bring will improve your effectiveness and resilience.In this engaging (and fun!) virtual or live presentation, Anne Bonney, Change Management authority and author, will spark your courage with the ground-breaking concepts from her red-hot book by the same name, GET OVER IT!. You’ll have to turn up the AC for this high energy, “bring the heat” keynote. Your participants will leave armed with strategies to extinguish the burning inferno that transition has caused on your teams.
Serving without Sagging - Realistic Resilience and Recharge Strategies that Work!
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, 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 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 the 4 aspects of Confident 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!
Conquering those Challenging Conversations
Having tough conversations isn't fun for anyone, and when they go wrong, relationships are damaged, and the problem that’s being addressed does not get solved. This makes many people avoid these conversations, reducing their effectiveness and their own success. Fortunately, you can quickly learn to rise in these challenging interactions so the problem will be solved, while increasing trust and respect. This workshop will help you get there!
During this rapid-fire skill building (and fun!) presentation, Change Management Authority and Communication aficionado Anne Bonney will ignite your courage for these conversations so you can have productive difficult dialogue when you need to. Empowered with the spark to start the conversation on the right foot, you’ll also learn a structure to keep the exchange moving in a constructive direction, and she will teach you an approach for rescuing the conversation before it turns into a towering inferno! Once you put these techniques into play, motivation will crackle, collaboration will sizzle, and a culture of positive accountability will blaze hot within your organization.
Ignite Your EQ and Elevate your Impact and Influence
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the top predictor of career and life success, and the best part is—it’s a skill you can improve at any stage of life. In this high-energy, interactive workshop, Change Management Authority and Leadership expert Anne Bonney breaks down EQ concepts into simple, actionable tactics. You’ll learn how to regulate your reactions, navigate change, and collaborate more effectively to drive productivity and engagement with whoever you need to influence. Get ready to ignite your EQ and see powerful results in both your work and your life!
Testimonials
Tracey Thompson @ All Points PR" Anne led a full-day virtual seminar for our team during the COVID-19 Pandemic. She did a tremendous job of tailoring the different trainings to the time at hand while also being evergreen. Our team loved her energy and relatability. She is definitely top of our list for future trainings (hopefully in person!)."
Becky Francoeur @ Michigan Realtors"Great speaker - kept our attention and good presentation! Would definitely attend her session again. She added humor along with learning!!"
Rebecca Bivona-Guttdauro @ X-Peri (3x client)"Anne was incredibly engaging. Sometimes it's hard to keep focus in webinars that late in the evening, but Anne made it easy! The 2 hours flew by."