About Anne
Anne Bonney, CSP® grew up with “talks too much” on all of her report cards, so she made it a career and now collects passport stamps on her way to share her extensive knowledge and experience in thriving through change with audiences of often overwhelmed professional adults. She is an engaging conference Emcee, a two-time author, host and creator of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast and a certified virtual and in-person presenter. After 20 years in highly successful corporate and non-profit leadership positions, she now uses her experience, education and expertise to ignite YOUR courage to build resilience in change, conquer challenging conversations and lead with emotional intelligence.
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IGNITE YOUR SHIFT
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Immediately impact your ability to manage change in your life with more confidence, courage and resilience
• Alleviate the burden of stress that change has caused.
• Turn change into a unifying factor of pride and accomplishment where productivity and motivation will skyrocket.
LEADERSHIP PEOPLE WANT TO FOLLOW
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
Awards & Publications
Books published
More About Anne
Anne’s journey began early, moving 27 times across four continents, attending 13 schools, and thriving through various careers—from animal training to international marathons and morale-building tours in Iraq. Her adaptability and embrace of the uncomfortable have shaped her philosophy on life and leadership: change is inevitable, so we might as well get good at it.
Through her vibrant storytelling, Anne connects her audience to meaningful insights on resilience, emotional intelligence, and communication. She ignites their courage to confront the discomfort of change, transforming them into leaders others want to follow. Whether sharing stories of growing up overseas, volunteering at an elephant sanctuary, or even singing opera, Anne’s presentations deliver powerful, practical strategies to elevate teams, organizations, and individuals.
Anne’s infectious enthusiasm, sharp wit, and memorable stories light up any room, leaving a lasting impact long after the event concludes.
Reviews
tremendous
- Tracey Thompson
Anne led a full-day virtual seminar for our team. 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!).
authentic speaker
- Michelle Nelson
I cannot say enough about the authenticity of Anne and the delivery of her message. She delivered a Closing Keynote that resonated with the entire audience!
engaging & energizing
- Kari Korell
Anne was everything we asked for and more! She engaged and energized the crowd and, at the same time, connected with them on their level. She delivered a laughter-filled keynote address with a powerful message. Our chapter couldn’t be happier!
powerful presence
- Kandace Chapple
Anne had a group of 150 women at attention from the minute she went on stage! She has a powerful presence, relatable (and funny!) stories and an energy that draws people in. She was prepared, excited and engaged from the beginning to make the keynote a success.
engaging
- ImagineSoftware
It is sometimes hard to find presenters that can find a way to engage employees as well as leaders. Anne did exactly that; her fun, energetic nature spread throughout the audience while keeping their attention. She was able to present all the information in a useful manner all while engaging her audience and made the training enjoyable. Anne had the best overall comments of any training we have had. Our employees have requested Anne to return should we do more in-house training.
fantastic speaker
- Michael Perna
Anne was a fantastic speaker… very engaging with a real talent for keeping the focus and attention of our sales leadership team. The presentation on dealing with organizational change was very well-crafted and the team exercises really brought our group together in a meaningful and fun way! I can wholeheartedly endorse Anne for anyone looking for a speaker to help open your team’s mind to change.
absolute powerhouse
- Lindsay P.
Anne is an absolute powerhouse on stage! Her energy is contagious, her message is compelling, and she knows exactly how to connect with an audience. Anne delivers with humor, heart, and a refreshing authenticity that’s hard to find. We were thrilled to have her speak at our institution and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
Highly recommend
- ARA Women in Rental
Just got back from the ARA Women in Rental conference, and wow—what an experience! The keynote by Anne Bonney was absolutely fantastic. Her insights on the ‘power of the pause’ and reframing were such valuable reminders for both personal and professional growth. If you’re ever in need of a dynamic keynote speaker who brings both energy and practical tips, I highly recommend you check her out!
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