Keynote Speaker
Good succession planning is good business planning.
Keynotes grounded in 20+ years of lived leadership experience. Real stories about family business, succession, and the decisions leaders face when business and personal are impossible to separate.
Your audience is full of leaders who are carrying something heavy.
They are capable, experienced, and accomplished. And they are tired of leading in isolation. They need a speaker who understands that reality from the inside.
Isolated
They are leading through hard decisions and real transitions. And they are doing it alone. No one in their circle truly understands what they are carrying.
Doubting
They hold it all together on the outside. But on the inside, the doubt is loud. It lives in the quiet moments no one ever sees.
Stuck
They know something has to change. They just don't have the words yet. Or the courage to say them out loud.
Three outcomes from every keynote
Connect
They realize they are not alone. Molly names exactly what they have been carrying. The weight, the isolation, the cost of leading without a safe place to land. The room exhales.
Clarity
They say out loud what has been true all along. Molly gives them frameworks to name what is working, what is not, and what they have been too afraid to face.
Advance
They leave with the words and the will to move. A clear path forward, language for the hard conversations, and the confidence to actually have them.
Every talk is customized to your audience.
These are starting points. Molly works directly with event organizers to shape the content, language, and emphasis for your specific audience, industry, and goals. Every keynote is a partnership, not a template.
Have a topic in mind that is not listed here? Molly regularly creates custom talks for organizations with specific themes. Start a conversation and Molly will work with you to shape it.
Why planners choose Molly
20+ years of lived experience
Every story Molly tells, she lived. Your audience gets real insight from someone who has been in their shoes.
Content that sticks
Audiences leave with practical language and tools they can use immediately. Real frameworks for real challenges that translate to Monday morning.
Fully customized to your audience
Every talk is shaped to your audience, industry, and the conversations they need to have. There are no canned presentations.
A true partner to planners
Molly works directly with organizers from the first call through post-event follow-up. She is invested in making your event a success.
Years of Leadership
Years as President
"Me & Steve" (Coming Soon)
Booking is simple
Connect
A real conversation about your event, your audience, and what you want them to walk away with. You tell Molly about the room, the theme, and the conversations your audience needs to have.
Customize
Together, you and Molly shape the talk. Molly customizes every keynote to fit your audience, their challenges, and your event goals. You will review the direction and give input before the stage.
Deliver
Your audience leaves with clarity, courage, and real language they can use Monday morning. Molly is available for Q&A, meet-and-greets, and follow-up conversations.
Common questions from planners
Does Molly customize her keynotes?
Yes, always. Every talk is shaped to your audience, industry, and event goals. Molly works directly with organizers to ensure the content, examples, and language are relevant and specific. There are no canned presentations.
What formats does Molly offer?
Keynotes (45-60 minutes), half-day workshops, full-day facilitation, panel moderation, and fireside chats. Virtual and in-person options available.
Does Molly travel?
Yes. Molly is based in the Midwest and travels nationally for speaking engagements. Travel and accommodations are included in the speaker agreement.
Can we extend the engagement beyond the keynote?
Absolutely. Many organizations that book a keynote expand into a workshop series or connect audience members with Molly's coaching and advisory work. Speaking is often the beginning of a longer relationship.
How far in advance should we book?
Molly recommends reaching out at least 2-3 months in advance to allow time for customization and preparation. High-demand seasons book earlier.
What does Molly need from us?
A conversation about your audience, your goals for the event, and any specific themes or challenges your attendees are navigating. From there, Molly handles the rest. A full AV rider and stage requirements will be provided after booking.
Bring Molly to Your Event
Your audience deserves a speaker who has lived it. Start a conversation about your event and Molly's team will respond within one business day.
Book Molly for Your Event