LET'S TALK ABOUT
COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP

What does it take to show up and lead people? What does organizational leadership look like in the wobbly wake of a global pandemic, when we’re supposed to have bounced back but instead feel continue to feel vulnerable and exposed?

You’re being asked to step up and show up like never before—to lead through a shape-shifting change curve, keep your people motivated, and make major decisions at warp speed despite the uncertainty that surrounds us. And this will take great Courage—not as a lofty aspiration but as a practical, observable skill that delivers exceptional business and people outcomes.

I invite you to join me for Building Courage Inside Out: Transformative Leadership in Uncertain Times, a hands-on, learn-by-doing session that is equally suited to virtual and live delivery. You will choose, and work through, a real-life challenge where the stakes feel high and you’re feeling uncertain and vulnerable. You will then learn how to replace your instinctive, often disserving reactions with actionable self-awareness and practical skills that radically transform how you lead in such moments.

Drawing on 26 years of corporate leadership; over 10,000 hours of professional coaching experience; and the power of rich, playful storytelling, I will challenge you, inspire you, and equip you to step up and show up when your people, and the world need you to be that leader—the one who models courageous leadership by example.

ATTENDEE TESTIMONIALS

"Inspired.  Motivated.  Energized.  Those are just a few words to describe how I'm feeling after your outstanding session today.  THANK YOU for your incredible partnership, your flawless delivery and the masterful way you challenged each of us as leaders to embrace vulnerability."

"What a life-changing speech--thank you so much! Your message really hit home. We are truly grateful for your words."

"Great storytelling, inspiring style that is somehow both direct and intimate."

"PHENOMENAL speaker! Confident, personable, engaging, able to dip into life and work for memorable stories ... I love the idea of trying new things as a way to take your inner critic off of the pedestal."

"Lakshmi you are about 10,000 kilometers away from where I am, however, it feels like we are in the same room... Really interesting, inspiring and impactful session! Best session on Leadership I joined since years!"

"I have attended a lot of leadership programs, self-improvement, and self-assessment programs over my 30+ year career and we all loved the energy, honesty, and actionability of your recent keynote. I particularly want to thank you for the personal examples, which were candid, relevant, and delivered with great vulnerability and impact.”

"Well-delivered in virtual environment. Very engaging. Great content. love her personal examples. She was vulnerable and personable."

"Great session! Also really appreciate the idea of having this common language for our team."

"Exceptional speaker with expertise in this body of work but also in leading people and businesses in a tech company. Balanced relatable inspiration and powerful storytelling with concrete guidance. Did not feel the disconnect I've become used to with virtual. In fact, I couldn't believe how fast the time went."

"People are still raving about your keynote. I had high expectations. You exceeded them. Inspired is the word that comes to mind, but it almost doesn't feel strong enough."

"Her storytelling is authentic, powerful, and inclusive, and I hung on to her every word."

"Very inspiring speaker! I usually tune out hourlong anything, but somehow the time flew. Loved her style--though she is such a powerhouse, she is so approachable and friendly."

“You were wonderful! We absolutely loved your presentation, energy, and the powerful message you shared.”

"Lakshmi spoke to our culture ... I felt like she understood us and wasn't 'just another' speaker brought in to talk to the company ... "she made the session feel personalized because she came so well prepared and was able to speak to similar challenges given her experience as a corporate leader."

“Lakshmi brought enthusiasm, warmth and relevance to our session, spotlighting key concepts around empathy and inclusion; and the powerful link between expression of vulnerability and courage. Our time together planning the session was an important investment, and it resulted in a program that was customized for us, reflecting our values and where we are in our culture journey. Her personal stories and concepts really resonated with our people.”

"We can’t stop talking about your inspirational keynote earlier this year. We continue to spread the word and can't wait to have you back!"

"Best talk I have been to in a long time. Loved Lakshmi. Her stories still make me smile and help me remember the concepts they were illustrating."

"Your keynote was such a hit and the message really resonated, especially during these challenging times. The attendees had so many takeaways and were raving about your keynote all day! THANK YOU for your partnership!